Shimano

Stunning cosmetics, extreme lightness and a truckload of new features, again this reel will captivate the minds of all fishermen. The new X-Ship system reduces friction to a minimum making this reel run much smoother and more stable. The newly designed cold forged aluminum drive gear reduces the cranking power making it easier to retrieve even the heaviest loads. With a magnesium body and rotor a staggering weight of only 440g is accomplished. The combination of our unrivaled Aerowrap II system with super slow oscillation speed creates the best line lay for making your longest cast ever. Imagine 100 rotor turns in one full oscillation and a line retrieve over one meter for a speedy line retrieve. The Instant Drag, setting the reel into free spool in just half a turn,
RRP £749.99

The Aerlex XT-A 8000 is a completely overhauled and redesigned model featuring our benchmark Baitrunner spool as standard.
This reel is a real compromise for anglers wanting the casting performance of a big-pit reel, combined with the balance of a more traditional sized reel. Finished in an understated charcoal
grey, with gunsmoke grey and silver components, this reel should work equally well whether teamed up with a 12ft 2.5lb general carp rod right up to the 13ft 3.5lb distance options.
Features:

•Baitrunner Spool System
•Aero Wrap II
•AR-C Spool
•Gear Ratio: 4.6:1
•Line capacity: 350yds/17lb

RRP £99.99

There are many Big Pit reels with a variety of front drag conversions but where the Big Baitrunner Long Cast out shines them all is in the actual Baitrunner department, which is integral, and comes as standard. No need for additional expense for conversions that are awkward to operate and leave you fumbling around in the dark when the line is ripping of the reel. The Baitrunner mechanism disengages automatically once the handle is wound forward and the Baitrunner clutch is then transferred to the pre-tensioned main drag instantly, thereby putting the angler in control of both terminal tackle and fish. It couldn't be simpler, and it can't be bettered. The Big Baitrunner Long Cast is supplied with a deep aluminium spool as standard but a shallow version is available as an optional extra. Shimano's unsurpassed Aero Wrap line lay system enables really big casts which result from the low resistance line release and many top distance carp anglers have already switched to the Big Baitrunner Long Cast as a result.
Line Capacity: 12lb - 600yds
Gear Ratio: 4.6 to 1
Weight: 790grm
RRP £204.99

Spare Deep Spool - Code RD5879 - £39.99

Powerful, understated and full of the best Shimano technical innovation, the new Big Baitrunner features AR-C spool with slow oscillation Aerowrap II line lay. This combination ensures maximum distance casting performance.
Internally all ball bearings are shielded A-RB for increased durability and the gears have been redesigned to minimize friction and increase power transfer from the long aluminium handle to the rotor.
The result is the ultimate long range carp and specimen reel.
Two types
Big Baitrunner................line capacity 16lb/440yds..RRP £194.99..o/p £159.99
Medium Baitrunner.........line capacity 12lb/315yds..RRP £184.99..o/p £149.99

Features include the following:

•Double hand for extra smoothness.
•1 Ball bearings & 1 Roller bearing.
•XT7 Spool.
•Titanium power roller.
•Hybrid aluminium body.
•Aero Wrap line lay system.
•Spare spool.

RRP £399.99

Set to cause a sensation in 2010, Shimano are proud and excited to introduce front drag Baitrunners in 2500 and 4000 sizes on a premium technology platform. By mastering the difficult task of producing a reliable, high performance Baitrunner in smaller sizes, these mighty mini marvels are set to succeed where other companies have previously failed. Respectively taking 160 and 260m on 0.25mm line, features include XT-7 body and rotor, diecast alu spool and spare plus Floating Shaft ll.

The revolutionary front drag/small size technology seen on the hot new Baitrunner DL duo is also available to a large extent - but at a lesser price - on the new 2500 and 4000 Baitrunner ST reels. XT-7 spools have respective capacities of 160 and 260m of 0.25mm line. Varispeed, Super Stopper ll plus XT-7 body and rotor are among the many advanced design features included in their precision construction specifications. Why accept imitations now that Shimano – the true and original Baitrunner makers – offer such quality at such an attractive price?

In classic black with an XT7 spool finished in silver, the ST models are packed with far more advanced features than you'd reasonably expect to find on what is now the entry level Baitrunner. Line lay is immaculate thanks to our Varispeed system which involves an oval and a square gear computer engineered to interact perfectly. No longer do you need big money to buy big performance free spool reels.
BTRST6000RA 10lb / 300yrds
BTRST10000RA 12lb / 430yrds

Gear ratio 4,6:1
BTRDL6000RA 10lb / 300yrds
BTRDL10000RA 12lb / 430yrds

New from Shimano Aero XTEA range
Techincal features:-
Aluminium gold forged spool.Hybrid aluminium body . Power roller.Hypergear.Aero wrap> Floating shaft ll.Super stopper ll.Dyna balance.Biogrip.Spare spool.Gold forged gear.

Available in 6000, 8000 and 10000 sizes, to cover almost all carp fishing methods, the new Super Baitrunner XTR is faster than the model it replaces with a retrieve ratio of 4.9:1, yet still has the cranking power and strong rear drag to control the largest European carp.
The tough, lightweight hybrid body is finished in contrasting dark charcoal grey and silver. This blends perfectly with top of the range carp rods featuring "custom finished" dark anti-glare satin blanks and minimal graphics, making it the first choice for top carp anglers world wide.
Whilst there has been a trend in recent years towards "big pit" reels for increased casting distance, don't underestimate the performance of the new Super Baitrunner XTR. Featuring an advanced Cold Forged Aluminium AR-C Line Management spool and Aero Wrap II with 2-Speed Oscillation line lay, this new model offers strong casting performance, especially with 40mm butt ring carp rods. Featuring Shimano reliance (SR) technology, 7 AR-B shielded ball bearings, roller bearing and a maintenance port for easy lubrication, plus a new one piece bait arm, the new Super Baitrunner XTR is guaranteed to match your performance and expectations, no matter how high you set them.

Featuring all the upgraded specifications that the Shimano Nexus and Stress Free System have to offer, the main differences between the GTE and RE is fewer ball bearings, this means that the RE has the equivalent of five. It also has a single crank handle, which some anglers prefer for range fishing, and standard graphite spool. The Nexus Baitrunner RE features Shimano's patented Aero Wrap system for top drawer casting performance, whilst Rotor Cast Control and Positive Bail combine to completely eliminate any potential problems of the bail arm flicking over when putting your all into range casting. Thanks to its power packed hybrid aluminium body, and Triangular Rotor and Floating Shaft this reel will feels as solid as a rock.
Line Capacity:5000 10lb-240yds, 6000 12lb-265yds, 8000 12lb-320 yds
Gear Ratio: 4.5 to 1
Weight: 5000 438grm, 6000 500grm & 8000 500grm

With the introduction of the Titanos XS-A we make compact sized reels available at an affordable price. These handy mid-sized reelswill be loved by many specialist or feeder anglers who are after extra spool capacity. Attractively priced, but still loaded with unique
technicalities such as; AR-C spool, Shielded-ARB's, Aero Wrap II and 2 speed oscillation, prove this reel has all the usual Shimano credentials

Although this reel is called the XT-A spod reel, it is also absolutely perfect for using on your marker float rod and has three line clips making it a very unique product.

For the first time you will be bale to confidently and accurately clip-up to three different positions enabling you to spod with great accuracy to 3 different fishing areas.
This was a complicated process before the development of this reel when your only reel option was to put markers on the line using either a marker braid, thin pole elastic or by marking it with a marker pen thus making the whole process more time consuming.
the reel is uquiped with a fast retrieve ratio of 5.3:1 that's perfect for continued spodding and marker float work.the reel also features a baitrunner spool system, making it ideal for a super fast drag adjustment or for releasing the line or braid when being used for marker float work.
The weight of the reel is 580 grams with a line capacity of approximately 270 yards of 17lb but will hold a lot more if using braid.
contains 1 x sss + 1 roller bearing.
No spare spool as they are not normally required with a spod and marker reel which has also helped to keep the price down
RRP £89.99

The New Biomaster incorporates a huge array of Shimano`s technological advancements in reel design which are not easily noticeable at a first glance, but all of these improvements become apparent after just one turn of the handle. 3 Shielded bearings with a Roller Bearing and the maintenance port give a prolonged smoother feel, while two extra spare spools give different options for lines .
Feactures:-

3 ball bearings.
1 roller bearing.
Aero wrap.
Ratio: 4.6:1.
Line capacity 350 yds of 17lb.
Code :-7900AC

The Shimano Navi is robust and is suited to spod and marker work as well as fishing. 2 spools supplied. An Entry level Big Pit / Surf Casting reel that features the Instant drag system for super quick adjustment. Supplied with an additional XT-7 graphite spool this is set to be the best affordable distance casting reel of its era. Still utilising the same gearing as the older model which was renowned for its strength .
Feactures:-
1 ball bearing.
1 roller bearing.
Aero wrap.
Ratio: 4.6:1.
Weight: 721g.
Line capacity 270 yds of 17lb.
Code :- 7999AC
Picture shown of the Navi7000

The little big pit reel with massive big pit attitude. Answering the prayers of not just carpers alone, the 5500 XT-B is also ideal for Surf, Pike, Barbel, Zander and Salmon fishing. Even long range feeder anglers will have their heads turned and rods soon fitted with this reel. Featuring an incredibly lightweight biomechanical handle, Baitrunner Spool System II, and 2-Speed Oscillation plus Aero Wrap for perfect line lay and smooth clutch operation. A long range casters dream, and with the addition of a new cold forged AR-C spool and 4 Shielded A-RB + 1 Roller Bearing performance, it just gets better. AR-C spool technology provides an angled front spool lip, which produces reduced diameter coils on the cast, vastly reducing energy lost through larger coils of line entering the guides. Less friction means more energy is retained from the initial casting force which makes longer casts for less effort. With over a metre of line retrieve per crank of the handle, it does not take long to retrieve your line with the extra distance this reel is capable of. 1 spare aluminium AR-C spool is supplied as standard.
RRP £154.99

The stunning new Ultegra Ci4 5500XTA from Shimano is made from Ci4 which is a reinforced carbon fibre, over 1.5 times stronger than normal XT-7 graphite, and over 20% lighter. It is also impervious to rust, as it does not contain any metal. This means Shimano have been able to design an extremely strong and lightweight reel with very precise tolerances.

Other features include:-
- 5 x Shielded stainless steel ball bearings
- 1 x roller bearing
- AR-C line management system
- Ci4 body and rotor construction
- Dyna balance system
- Oversized power roller
- Maintenance port
- Super stopper II
- Floating shaft II
- Baitrunner spool II
- Cold forged aluminium spool (inc. one spare)

Gear ratio - 5.3:1
Line cap. - 315yds/12lb (290m/0.35mm)
Weight - 495g (17.5ozs)
RRP £261.98

The compact big pit reel with massive big pit attitude. The 5500 XT-B is at home on any venue, from stalking, canal carp, to vast reservoirs, Even Barbel, Tench, Bream, Pike and Zander anglers have had their heads turned with this… the specialist anglers missing link.
Featuring the incredible lightweight Biomechanical handle, Baitrunner II spool, 2 speed oscillation plus Aero Wrap II for line lay and smooth drag release. The new larger 14000 size even weighs in at less than its predecessor and features a vast array of features. Both models retrieve over 1m of line per crank of the handle, meaning retrieving from the horizon is less of an effort.

RRP £179.99

TSomething special was needed to replace the record-breaking Aero Technium XT and XTA reels, and Shimano's engineers have produced exactly that with the all-new 12000 XT-B. A visual delight in gunmetal grey with gold inset detail studding its Cold Forged Aluminium spools. A single spin of the handle with its black hardwood grip will give any angler a sense of the strength and smoothness provided by the hidden technology, including 7 Shielded A-RB bearings. Baitrunner Spool ll allows instant resistance free line yield on a take, while Slow Speed Oscillation plus Aero Wrap deliver it all back to perfection.

RRP £519.99

The original Aerlex reels found many devotes on the specimen scene and the new Aerlex XS looks set to find many more due to features such as Aero Wrap, Long nosed tapered spool and gutsy 3.8 to 1 retrieve ratio. Carp, pike and catfish anglers will view the new Aerlex XS range as an eco Big Pit reel, ideally suited to long range fishing or spodding, particularly given their keen price point. Spodding places more wear and tear on the reel than most freshwater angling
styles making the Aerlex XS the ideal tool for the job, with a promise of long term, reliable performance. Other features include stainless steel ball bearing, ergonomic Bio Grip stem and powerful, precise front drag.
Line Capacity: XS6000 17lb-270yds, XS7000 17lb-350yds, XS8000 17lb-350yds
Gear Ratio: 3.8 to 1
Weight: XS6000 595grm, XS7000 580grm, XS8000 610grm

Like the Twinpower XT-RB series, the Stradic GTM-RB takes advantage of a newly designed rear drag system, which out performs and requires less maintenance than many other drag systems available. The GMT-RB's double-handle and improved Hyper Gears provide super-smooth operation, with a quick retrieve ratio of 6:1.

A new rear drag model for 2008; this robust and reliable range of reels have a versatile 5.2:1 gear ratio and a 9 Ball Bearing equivalent performance, making it a reel that will suit most aspects, whether it be feeder, float, silver fish or commercial carp. Smooth and powerful but great looking too, the range features a multi-disc rear fighting drag system, a biomechanical handle for power and a cold forged push button spool (2 spare cold forged, single anodised spools included) for instant spool swaps.