Freshwater Casting Reels

The Shimano Tranx 400A fishing reel features some of the most powerful and smooth performance ever made!  It is available with a dual paddle handle in the 400A and a single power handle in the 400AHG.  This reel will handle most anything that swims in freshwater and saltwater with it's massive cranking power and smooth effortless retrieve.  The Tranx is made for catching big fish due to it's reinforced Hagane body, X-Ship, and HEG (High Efficiency Gearing.)  Shimano's Core Protect technology provides long-lasting durability even in the harshest environments.  

We like the sleek styling, large handle, and the power of X-Ship in the Tranx 400A.  The massive gear and HEG gearing gives this a strong and powerful stance ready to throw swimbaits or catch yellowtail.  The low profile also fits well in hand and long distance casting is a breeze.  The Tranx 400A is in a league of it's own and we are sure you will like it as much as we do.

Tournament-tough quality and superb dependability, the Shimano Curado 300 Casting Reel is for anglers who aren’t just chasing fish but those targeting quality over quantity. Incorporating a deep 300-size spool intended for heavy-pound line and the needed capacity for extra-long casts, the Curado 300 features a long handle with wide-grip knobs to provide anglers with the extra power that’s necessary when pulling on big fish.

At the backbone of the Shimano Curado 300 lies its rigid HAGANE Body that prevents flex when that giant finally decides to commit. Available in two gear-ratio options — a standard 4.7:1 and an HG 6.6:1 — the Curado 300 allows anglers to find the right reel to match their fishing style and needs. Engineered with power in mind, the standard 4.7:1 model pulls double-duty for anglers fishing slower, methodical presentations, or when fishing with Alabama rigs or magnum crank baits.

The HG’s 6.6:1 gear ratio provides a slightly faster retrieve and is ideal for anglers aggressively working baits or for quickly picking up topwater slack. Built to fish big baits for big fish, Shimano created the Curado 300 to perform and never back down.

Features:

PRODUCT CODE	LINE RETRIEVE PER CRANK	RETRIEVE	POWERPRO LINE CAPACITY	BEARINGS	GEAR RATIO	MAX DRAG	MONO LINE CAPACITY
CU300HGK	35	Right	40/195, 50/190, 65/125	5+1	6.6:1	18	12/230, 14/180, 17/150
CU300K	25	Right	40/195, 50/190, 65/125	5+1	4.7:1	22	12/230, 14/180, 17/150
CU301HGK	35	Left	40/195, 50/190, 65/125	5+1	6.6:1	18	12/230, 14/180, 17/150
CU301K	25	Left	40/195, 50/190, 65/125	5+1	4.7:1	22	12/230, 14/180, 17/150

The Shimano Curado DC 150 Baitcasting Reel is built on the legacy of durability, dependability and versatility that Curado is known for, now with Shimano's unique DC braking technology.

Shimano’s new Digital Control braking system utilizes a microcomputer to monitor spool speed 1,000 times every second and apply the perfect amount of brake to prevent backlash and maximize distance.

Anglers of all skill levels will appreciate less thumbing and trouble-free casting in all conditions. In the past, reels that utilized Shimano's DC technology sold for upwards of $500...the new Curado DC comes in at only $269.99!

Expertly crafted with high-quality materials such as an aluminum frame and side cover, the Daiwa Lexa 500 HD Baitcasting Reel offers smooth and powerful casting and retrieval. It features Magforce cast control and a stainless drive gear for optimal performance, along with the Ultimate Tournament Drag (UTD) and a 130mm swept handle to provide reliable control during your next fishing expedition. With a maximum drag of 30lbs, this reel can handle even the toughest opponents while maintaining a lightweight design for comfortable handling in any conditions.

The Magforce cast control system ensures smooth and precise casting, making it ideal for various fishing techniques. Its stainless drive gear guarantees long-lasting performance, even when battling hard-fighting fish. The Daiwa Lexa HD 500 is equipped with the Ultimate Tournament Drag (UTD) system, providing consistent and smooth drag pressure for maximum control.

Features:

• Aluminum Frame and Side Cover
• Magforce cast control
• Stainless Drive Gear
• Ultimate Tournament Drag (UTD)
• 130mm Swept Handle   

The Shimano Tranx 500 Baitcast Reel is in it's own class of fishing reel.  This bad to bone reel has 25 pounds of drag, a super strong levelwind, a comfortable power handle, X-Ship for more torque, and the ability to cast long distances.  This compact powerhouse has two models, the (HG) or high gear which boasts 43 inches per crank at a 6.6:1 ratio.  The (PG) Power Gear is built for increased power with 30 inches per crank at 4.6:1 ratio.  Depending on what you are fishing for will determine which reel is best for you.  

If you're fishing deep on structure where they can break you off, you want the PG.  The lower gear ratio will give you more torque and power which will allow you to get the fish in with less effort.  Throwing lures like irons, Waxwings, or Rapala X-Raps, you want the HG.  The higher gear ratio will allow you to gain line faster, but you will loose power.  We like the HG for fishing lures so the lure can be fished at the right speed without over exerting yourself by turning the handle faster.  Both of the gear ratios are powerful but having options allows you to choose the reel that works best for your conditions.  Whatever you're fishing for, this bulldozer of a reel will get the job done.  

For the line to use, we like PowerPro Maxcuatro for it's strength and very thin diameter.  It will allow you to get 25% more line on the reel allowing you to catch fish up to 100lbs!  That is an amazing statement for a star drag level wind reel and this one of a kind fishing reel will do it without fail.  

Inshore anglers need no longer worry about baitcaster durability. The Shimano Tranx 200 Baitcast Reel represents the culmination of more than 10 years' study on the effects and prevention of corrosion. With advanced CoreProtect construction, the Tranx 200's body is impervious to saltwater, while additional technologies – including S-ARB Shielded Anti-Rust bearings and the rubber-gasketed Waterproof Drag system – further protect key internals from environmental degradation.

The Tranx 200 also boasts a number of high-performance features that bode well for anglers targeting inshore beasts. The all-metal HGN Hagane Body design translates to ultimate strength and rigidity, for maximum cranking power under heavy load; the S3D Shimano Stable Spool Design incorporates a thin, solid aluminum wall for smooth running on both the cast and retrieve.

• Super-durable, low-profile baitcaster
• Ideally suited for inshore use
• Saltwater-safe CoreProtect body
• S-ARB Shielded Anti-Rust bearings 
• Gasketed Waterproof Drag system
• All-metal HGN Hagane Body design 
• S3D Shimano Stable Spool Design
• High-efficiency 3+1 bearing system
• External-adjust SVS Infinity Brake
• Wide-ranging Cross Carbon Drag 
• Up to 13 lbs. of max drag 

The Shimano SLX DC Casting Reel is built on the same compact, rigid and versatile platform as the popular SLX bait-casting reel, with the addition of Shimano’s unique I-DC4 Digital Control Braking technology.The Shimano SLX DC puts no compromise casting performance within every angler’s reach. Shimano’s new Digital Control braking system utilizes a microcomputer to monitor spool speed 1,000 times every second and apply the perfect amount of brake to prevent backlash and maximize distance. Anglers of all skill levels will appreciate less thumbing and trouble-free casting in all conditions. With three gear ratios and a long powerful handle, SLX DC is ready for maximum tournament performance.

The Shimano Curado BFS (Bait Finesse System) expands the Curado lineup of low-profile reels while redefining finesse fishing for tournament anglers. Inspired by the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), the Shimano Curado BFS baitcaster utilizes an ultra-lightweight shallow spool designed for thinner diameter lines to allow anglers to cast lightweight lures more effectively than traditional low-profile models.

The Curado BFS incorporates Shimano's Finesse Tune Brake (FTB) system to reduce the spool's weight by moving the braking unit from the spool to the palming side-plate. The result: the spool takes minimal force to turn and allows anglers to effectively cast lightweight tackle.

Unlike traditional magnetic brake systems that maintain the same drag on the spool throughout the cast, Shimano's FTB capitalizes on the cast's centrifugal force and the magnetic brakes automatically adjust to slow down the spool only when braking is needed. Fully adjustable, anglers can fine-tune the FTB with the external dial or by adding or removing individual magnets as needed. The perfect antidote for picky fish, the Shimano Curado BFS is the ideal tool for anglers to downsize baits to increase their success on the water.

Small in hand but large in durability, dependability and performance, the Shimano Curado MGL 70 K is a new addition to Shimano’s coveted line of Curado low-profile reels. The reel’s lightweight MGL Spool requires less start-up energy due to decreased inertia and results in longer casts with reduced effort. This advanced feature also allows the reel to excel for anglers fishing with finesses baits, such as handmade balsa baits, or lures that require light line for maximum fishability.

The Curado MGL 70 K is a great reel choice for anglers pitching and flipping in tight cover when increased line capacity is not required. But anglers shouldn’t be concerned about its compact size when fighting fish in close quarters or heavy cover, it is equipped with a Cross Carbon Drag to provide the needed stopping power against large fish. And just like the rest of the Curado family of reels, the versatile Curado MGL 70 K features MicroModule Gear for enhanced smoothness as well as a HAGANE Body for increased rigidity and durability for years of fishing performance.

Features:

• HAGANE Body
• MGL Spool II
• MicroModule Gear
• SVS Infinity
• CI4+ (Side Plate)
• Cross Carbon Drag
• X-Ship
• S3D Spool
• Super Free Spool
• S A-RB

The battle tested Lexa line has been upgraded and reintroduced- the all new Daiwa Lexa Type HD Casting Reels. The features that have made the Lexa a staple in markets across the country have been supplemented and upgraded to offer the ultimate in heavy duty performance. An all new upgraded Clutch System has been beefed up specifically to handle the rigors of big bait fishing.

A new All Grease Bearing System keeps the reel running smooth and silent without sacrificing freespool or distance. Complete with Stainless Steel Drive Gear & Pinion Gear, Aluminum Frame and Side Plate, and an Extended Counterbalanced Handle for maximum power and torque. 

The PENN Fathom Low Profile Casting Reels offer all the features you need to tackle the toughest saltwater fish. The Full Metal Body and Right Side plate, matched with a brass main gear and bearing supported pinion offer a drivetrain with unparalleled power, while the TiN Coated Level Wind System and Synchronized Drag and Level Wind system (*400 size only) give extra durability under high drags. Available in 200, 300 and 400 sizes with both standard and high speed gear ratios. Left hand models available in standard gear ratio only.

FEATURES

• Full Metal Body and Crank Side Plate
• 6+1 stainless steel bearing system
• HT-100™ drag system
• TiN Coated Level Wind System
• Dual Action Casting Brake
• Brass main gear and bearing supported bronze pinion
• Synchronized Drag and Level Wind System on 400 size only

The Daiwa FUEGO CT line of baitcasters feature an all new lower profile design that is as good looking as it is comfortable to fish. What makes this reel special is the aluminum CT frame that delivers durability and performance, the air rotation which give it a silky-smooth effortless retrieve. The Magforce breaking system delivers an incredible free-spool with an extremely long and manageable cast. Available in both left and right retrieve and three gear ratios to meet your needs without breaking the bank.

The battle tested Lexa line has been upgraded and reintroduced- the Daiwa Lexa TW Bait Casting Reel has arrived. 

Complete with the features that have made the Lexa a staple in markets across the country,  now paired with our industry leading T-Wing System (TWS) for a lightweight, heavy duty bait casting reel in a class of it's own. 

The reels feature a stainless steel Pinion Gear with a high grade brass gear, aluminum frame and side plate, and a swept Power handle with a custom EVA handle knob for maximum power and torque. 

The Lexa has become a staple in the industry across many different fisheries, but the addition of our T-Wing System (TWS) will take your saltwater fishing to the next level. 

Introducing the Bates Hundo Casting Reel is roughly twenty percent smaller, one hundred percent Bates with the same quality and craftsmanship you’ve come to expect.

The Bates Hundo features a gunmetal grey anodized aluminum frame, fully CNC’d from 6061-T6 bar stock on our 9 axis machine. And just to be sure there’s no gimmicks or simple metallic coatings, we’ve left a few of the machine paths roughed into the frame making the Hundo an industrial marvel.

Beyond just a smaller, 100 sized frame, this reel boasts our new dual braking system along with a shallower spool so the finesse fisherman can easily dial in lighter lines and lures. We’ve upgraded some internal components as well, including lighter aluminum gears and improved bearings, which are a combination of 10 HAC Stainless Steel bearings plus 2 high precision NMB ball bearings, and 1 one-way Stainless Steel ball bearing. If your target species or preferred rigging demands a slighter, but more fine-tuned machine, you won’t be disappointed in the Hundo. 

Details:
 • 100 sized frame
 • 7.1:1 & 8.1:1 Gear Ratios
 • CNC precision cut 6061-T6 bar stock aluminum one-piece-body
 • 10+2+1 bearings
 • 28” per crank line pickup (7.1:1) & 32” per crank line pickup (8.1:1)
 • Adjustable dual brakes
 • 88 mm aluminum crank arm
 • Gunmetal grey anodized anti-corrosion finish
 • Custom neoprene reel case
 • Built to last (no plastic toys here)
 • 14 lb Drag
 • Weight 5 oz
 • Mono Line Capacity: 14 lbs / 100 yds, Braided Line Capacity: 30 lbs / 100 yds