Shimano Catana FE 1000 Fishing reel

Shimano Catana FE - Freshwater and saltwater reel - Suitable for lightweight and medium-sized lures - Suitable for match and feeder fishing - Remarkable performance - Latest G-Free body design - Aluminum spool with AR-C design - Varispeed II line layout - This reel should not be missed while fishing! The Shimano Catana FE is the latest version of a Shimano classic. Offering exceptional value for money, the Catana is a freshwater and in-shore saltwater reel that can be used for all types of freshwater fishing. If you are looking for a freshwater reel at a very affordable price, the Catana FE is an option you should not ignore. Ideal for a wide range of fisheries, from lightweight and medium-sized lures to match and feeder fishing, its understated looks are fantastic and its performance is remarkable for a reel of this price. Pair the Catana with any low- and mid-priced Shimano rod and you have a great combination that you will be proud to own and use. In use, you’ll immediately notice the improved balance produced by Shimano’s latest G-Free body design. This body design is found on the very best Shimano reels and makes fishing easier over a longer period of time. The smoothness you feel comes from a combination of 3 Shimano stainless steel ball bearings plus a roller bearing, which ensure trouble-free performance even when retrieving the biggest fish. Like high-end Shimano reels, the aluminum spool features an AR-C design, which when combined with Varispeed II line alignment, improves casting distance and accuracy with both mono and braided lines. Perhaps the most difficult decision you will have to make is which Catana size to choose. There are 7 models, including high speed ‘HG’ versions, ranging from the smallest size 1000 which is suitable for lightweight ‘finesse’ fishing to the largest size 4000 which is perfect for larger lures and heavy feeder fishing. Just choose your favourite! You can choose between the following options: FE 1000 - 3+1 bearings - Spool capacity: 0.18mm/170m, 0.20mm/140m, 0.25mm/90m - Gear ratio: 5.0:1 - Retrieve speed: 66cm per rotation - Weight: 230gr - Max drag: 3kg FE 2500 - 3+1 bearings - Spool capacity: 0,25mm/160m - Gear ratio: 5.0:1 - Retrieve speed: 73cm per rotation - Weight: 260gr - Max drag: 4kg FE 2500 HG - 3 + 1 bearing - Spool capacity: 0,25mm/160m - Gear ratio: 6.2:1 - Retrieve speed: 91cm per rotation - Weight: 260gr - Max drag: 4kg FE C3000 - 3+1 bearings - Spool capacity: 0,25mm/210m - Gear ratio: 5.0:1 - Retrieve speed: 73cm per rotation - Weight: 260gr - Max drag: 8,5kg FE 3000C HG - 3+1 bearings - Spool capacity: 0,25mm/210m - Gear ratio: 6.2:1 - Retrieve speed: 91cm per rotation - Weight: 260gr - Max drag: 8,5kg FE 4000 - 3 + 1 bearing - Spool capacity: 0,30mm/180m - Gear ratio: 5.2:1 - Retrieve speed: 83cm per rotation - Weight: 320gr - Max drag: 8,5kg FE 4000 HG - 3+1 bearings - Spool capacity: 0,30mm/180m - Gear ratio: 5.8:1 - Retrieve speed: 93cm per rotation - Weight: 320gr - Max drag: 8,5kg