Shimano is one of the top names in the game when it comes to fishing gear. Shimano reels are engineered with a precision that can come only from years of research. In fact, Shimano was started by Shozaburo Shimano back in the early 1920s as an engineering firm working on precision projects for practical applications. Decades later, they've applied their brilliant technology to the worlds of fishing and cycling, in particular, and have risen to be among the very best brands in both arenas.

Shimano's High Efficiency Gearing in their fishing tackle is just one of its leaps past the competition. Shimano outfits not only the pros, but also works with novices and youth groups, in particular, to promote the fun of fishing. There's something for every type and level of fishing with Shimano reels. It's just a matter of deciding what you want to go after.

Shimano dealers can help you make your best choice among their conventional reels, low-profile baitcasting reels, and round baitcasting reels, which are all terrific for saltwater fishing. Shimano's spinning reels are a stream fisherman's dream. Whether it's trout, bass, or walleye, Shimano reels are specialty-made for catching the big one.

And if you prefer to take a spinning reel to the saltwater, Shimano is one of the few brands that can give you what you need. Made with better, non-corrosive materials and smooth drags with lots of line capacity, Shimano's saltwater spinning reels are the right reel for the task. Don't accept anything less for the big gamefish.