New Products

These are a few new products out for 2002 and can be found in tackle catalogs like Bass Pro Shops and Cabela's.

Shimano Calcutta TE

A new redisigned reel for shimano calcutta.They make many new sizes in this reel:CTE-50, CTE 51, CTE-100GT, CTE-101GT, CTE-200, CTE-201, CTE-300, CTE-400 and CTE-401.Constructed for Total Efficiency This reel combines High Efficiency Gears™ with a Super Free™ pinion gear system for superior reel operation. Aluminum frame and side plates are constructed to tight tolerances for long-lasting performance. Other features include an easy access side plate and Variable Brake System® casting control. The CTE-200 has six stainless steel ball bearings and one roller bearing ensure silky retrieves and greater fish-fighting control. GT® series reels utilize a weight-reducing wiffle spool, amazingly strong cold forged handle and 10 stainless steel ball bearings with one roller bearing for unmatched smoothness.

Shimano 2003 Stradic FH & MGF

Designed with all of the qualities demanded by tournament anglers, these reels offer incredible smoothness and performance for any kind of fishing you prefer or conditions you might encounter. The MGF has an aluminum frame, graphite sideplate and tough magnesium rotor. The Super Stopper® II one-way roller bearing won't allow any backplay in the handle, giving you solid hooksets. Fluidrive® II makes winding smooth and effortless, thanks to a large master gear that's polished through a wrapping process, and the Dynabalance® eliminates any reel wobble by counter-balancing the rotor for greater sensitivity. The Power Roller® line roller reduces line twist from repeated casts and retrieves, and the Aero Wrap® function offers improved line lay and castability. It also has a hybrid spool with Titanium lip, and it comes with a FREE spare spool. The ST-FH offers a range of features to make every fishing trip a pleasure. The Super Stopper® II one-way roller bearing won't allow any backplay in the handle, giving you solid hooksets. Fluidrive® II makes winding smooth and effortless, thanks to a large master gear that's polished through a wrapping process, and the Dynabalance® eliminates any reel wobble by counter-balancing the rotor for greater sensitivity. The Floating Shaft® increases durability and smoothness, while the S-rotor reduces the weight and profile of the reel. Designed with a forged aluminum spool and lightweight aluminum frame, it has ARB™ corrosion-resistant ball bearings and a maintenance port for direct drivetrain lubrication. An S-arm cam reduces the risk of line cuts or tangles, and the S-guard prevents impact damage to the frame. The Power Roller® III line roller reduces line twist from repeated casts and retrieves. These reels also have slow oscillation for good line lay and castability.

Shimano 2003 Sustain FD

Built using Shimano's new S-concept philosophy, Sustain's aluminum frame and graphite sideplate keep weight at a minimum. Six ARB® corrosion-resistant ball bearings and a roller bearing combine with Fluidrive® II for smooth operation. Super Stopper® II roller bearing ensures lip-ripping hooksets. Super-slow oscillation for improved line lay and castability. Forged aluminum spool with titanium lip. Comes with FREE spare aluminum spool.