Another must-see Shimano launch for 2010 is the four-strong Rarenium front drag family of reels. Built around Ci 4 space age technology. Smallest of the quartet, the 1000FA, weighs just 175 grams & has a spool capacity of 140yds of 4lb line. Largest is the 4000FA which takes 160yds of 12lb, & tips the scales at 260 grams. All four are packed with high-end features including brass gear, six Shielded AR-B bearings, Cold Forged Aluminium spools, Aero Wrap II, Machined Aluminium single handle plus Maintenance Port. ...

A high end reel suited to serious match & feeder anglers. Lightweight yet tough, with a super smooth front drag, the Rarenium is now firmly established as one of the top match reels for UK anglers. CI4 material dramatically reduces weight Forged aluminium spool & gearing for increased strength High end reel suited to the most serious angler Machined aluminium handle Ultra smooth performance Model BBS Gear Ratio Capacity Code 2500 6 5.0:1 170m
- 5lb FC-RARE-2500 3000 6 5.0:1 240m
- 5lb FC-RARE-3000 4000 6 4.8:1 260m
- 10lb FC-RARE-4000


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The feature loaded Seido front drag reel has 5 shielded stainless bearings, Varispeed line lay, Die-cast drive gears & a micro click multi disc drag system. It's ready & waiting to do battle with even the largest salmon. Model BB Gear Ratio Capacity lb/yds Code 6000' 5 4.6:1 10lb/300yds F-SEIDO-6000 ...

Feeder fanatics will find something for almost any venue & feeder style they could face within the new Speedmaster AX set. Eight models of high calibre design, build & performance, starting with an 11ft Light model & ending with a Multi Extra Heavy version fishable at 13 or 14ft. Taftec tips drastically reduce accidental breakage, while Ti-lite hardlite guides & a Power Cork/EVA grip with Shimano reel grip add further durability & style. ...

With a Fish Playing action that is found throughout Shimano specimen rods, the Shimano Speedmaster AX family is available with a 12ft
- 2.5lb, 2.75lb or 3lb test curve in both standard & Long Action (LA) models. XT100 + Bio-fibre blanks carry Shimano reel seats & Ti-lite hardlite guides including a 50mm butt guide version on the long range models.
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Introducing the new Shimano Super Baitrunner Aero XTEA Reels. A range of reels for anglers who demand only the best, the Shimano Super Baitrunner Aero XTEA Reel incorporates many improvements. For example, the tension setting at the high end has been increased to cope with snaggy conditions or fast flowing rivers, whilst the new shape/large drag knob allows more finely tuned adjustment. Baiturnner release has been enhanced to ensure a faster connection to the fish. A look inside the new Shimano Super Baitrunner Aero XTEA Reel will reveal the latest generation of gearing, oscillation & drag systems making it the best Baitrunner ever. Aluminium cold forged spool Hybrid aluminium body Power roller Hyper gear Aero wrap Floating shaft II Super stopper II Dyna Balance Bio grip Spare spool Cold forged gear Model BBs Gear-Ratio Capacity Code Super 5000 7+1 4.6:1 195yds/12lb FC-SUPERBAIT-5000 Super 6000 7+1 4.6:1 265yds/12lb FC-SUPERBAIT-6000 Super 8000 7+1 4:6:1 270yds/14lb FC-SUPERBAIT-8000 Super 10000 7+1 4.6:1 350yds/14lb FC-SUPERBAIT-10000 ...

It’s the brand all the others wish they could put on their freespool reels. But there can only be one all-conquering family of Baitrunners, & of course that belongs to Shimano. A modern angling legend with models & sizes to suit every imaginable specimen angling task, combining classic & cutting edge design features. Accept nothing less! SHIMANO SUPER BAITRUNNER XTE-A Ranging in size from 5000 up to 10000, there’s a size to suit all anglers in this family. The free spool tension & rear drag system areas have both been enhanced since the original design for easier control & the reel is packed with technical innovations
- it’s no wonder this reel has become popular with so many since its launch. The gears, oscillation, drag system & spools make this the best Baitrunner....ever. Dynabalance 2 speed oscillation & Aero Wrap 7 AR-B bearings plus 1 Roller Bearing S-System double anodised cold forged spool Spare spool Model Gear Ratio Capacity BBS Code RRP 5000 4.6:1 10lb
- 240yds 8 FC-XX-AERO-XTE-5 £149.99 6000 4.6:1 12lb
- 265yds 8 FC-XX-AERO-XTE-6 £154.99 8000 4.6:1 12lb
- 320yds 8 FC-XX-AERO-XTE-8 £154.99 10000 4.6:1 12lb
- 420yds 8 FC-XX-AERO-XTE-10 £154.99




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The new Shimano Super Baitrunner XTR Reel is the perfect all rounder reel, available in three sizes, the reel covers any style of fishing. With an impressive line retreval rate of 4.9:1 the Baitrunner XTR Reel has all the power it needs to tame the largest of European carp or the most fierce of cold water pike. Featuring a lightweight hybrid body finished in a Dark charcoal grey & silver, the reel will blend perfectly with the top of the range carp fishing rods. Features New dimension in baitrunner casting performance Shielded Bearings provide the smoothest retrieve Huge cranking power Smooth reliable rear drag Supplied with 1 free spare spool Model Gear Ratio Capacity Code 6000 4.6:1 12lb
- 265yds FC-XX-SUPBAIT-6000 8000 4.6:1 12lb
- 320yds FC-XX-SUPBAIT-8000 10000 4.6:1 12lb
- 420yds FC-XX-SUPBAIT-10000


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Super GT reels have earned a strong following over the years. The new four strong GT-RC family can only enhance & advance this reputation through the many performance improvements within the 1500, 2500, 3000S & 4000 models. The 3000S contains Shimano’s new shallow spool & still comes with an XT-7 spare spool as standard. External restyling of XT-7 body & rotor provides the perfect finish to the precision engineering contained within. Diecast gear Slow Speed Oscillation Super Stopper II AR-C Spool Maintenance Port facility Double handles feature on all four models. Power roller reduces line twist Gear ratio 5.0:1 (Super GT-RC
- 4000 4.8:1) Model Capacity Spools Code Super GT-RC
- 1500 140yds
- 4lb 2 FC-XX-SUPER-1500 Super GT-RC
- 2500 140yds
- 8lb 2 FC-XX-SUPER-2500 Super GT-RC
- 3000 120yds
- 8lb 2 FC-XX-SUPER-3000 Super GT-RC
- 4000 240yds
- 8lb 2 FC-XX-SUPER-4000








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The Super Ultegra 16M is for anglers who want a true allround match pole that will beat others at twice the price. Super rigid & very strong, at 16M this pole is a joy to use, & instils confidene when a big match winning weight is in front of you. 6 x Match Allround kit 3 1 x Cupping kit 2 EV No 4 Holdall ...