Spinning

Baitcasting

• Finesse Tune Brake system blends the best aspects of both magnetic and centrifugal brakes.
• Shimano's lightest spool at just 7.2g (excluding bearings).
• Micro-module gears offer extreme precision and high cranking power.
  
• Round aluminum body gives very solid feel. Small size for comfortable palming.
  
• 6.8:1 gear ratio
  
• Approved for salt water
  
• Drop dead sexy looks
•  Made in Japan
  

Model
cm/ handle rotation
Gear ratio
Weight
Maximum drag force
Spool Capacity
Spool Diameter
Ball Bearing / Roller
Price

Left
68
6.8
200g (7 oz)
4.0 kg (8.8 lb)
8 lb / 45 m (49.2 yds)
32 mm (1.26")
12/1
$515

Right
68
6.8
200g (7 oz)
4.0 kg (8.8 lb)
8 lb / 45 m (49.2 yds)
32 mm (1.26")
12/1
$515

• Shimano's lightest bait reel at just 130 g.
• Shimano's lightest spool at just 7.2g (excluding bearings).
• Finesse Tune Brake system blends the best aspects of both magnetic and centrifugal brakes.
• Designed to maximize pitching performance with lightweight lures. The low casting trajectory is equally important when fishing streams.
  
• 8:1 gear ratio
• Approved for salt water
• Made in Japan
  

Model
cm/ handle rotation
Gear ratio
Weight
Maximum drag force
Spool Capacity
Spool Diameter
Ball Bearing / Roller
Price

Left
80
8.0
130 (4.6 oz)
3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
8 lb / 45 m (49.2 yds)
32 mm (1.26")
9/1
$425

Right
80
8.0
130 (4.6 oz)
3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
8 lb / 45 m (49.2 yds)
32 mm (1.26")
9/1
$425

• Spool weight 8.9g (excluding bearings).
• Finesse Tune Brake system blends the best aspects of both magnetic and centrifugal brakes.
• Designed to maximize pitching performance with lightweight lures. The low casting trajectory is equally important when fishing streams.
• Approved for salt water.
  
• 8.2:1 gear ratio
• Made in Malaysia
  

Model
cm/ handle rotation
Gear ratio
Weight
Maximum drag force
Spool Capacity
Spool Diameter
Ball Bearing / Roller
Price

Left
82
8.2
165g (5.6 oz)
3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
8 lb / 45 m (49.2 yds)
32 mm (1.26")
7/1
$320

Right
82
8.2
165g (5.6 oz)
3.5 kg (7.7 lb)
8 lb / 45 m (49.2 yds)
32 mm (1.26")
7/1
$320

• Light 145 g. total weight.
  
• Spool weight just 6.9 grams.
  
• Air Brake System.
  
• Easy to adjust for both pitching and casting, including upstream casts for "trout finesse game."
  
• 8.1:1 gear ratio
• Fresh water only
• Made in Japan
  

Model
cm/ handle rotation
Gear ratio
Weight
Maximum drag force
Spool Capacity
Recommend line range
Spool Diameter
Ball Bearing / Roller
Price

8.1L
81 cm
8.1
145g (5.1 oz)
4 kg (8.8 lb)
8 lb / 50 m  (54.6 yds)
6 - 14 lb (no braid)
32 mm (1.26")
9/1
$415
Freshwater only

8.1R
81 cm
8.1
145g (5.1 oz)
4 kg (8.8 lb)
8 lb / 50 m  (54.6 yds)
6 - 14 lb (no braid)
32 mm (1.26")
9/1
$415
Freshwater only

• Light 165 g. total weight.
  
• Spool weight 9.7 grams.
  
• Air Brake System.
  
• Easy to adjust for both pitching and casting, including upstream casts for Mountain Stream Bait Finesse
  
• 7.2:1 gear ratio
• Fresh or salt water
  
• Made in Japan

Model
cm/ handle rotation
Gear ratio
Weight
Maximum drag force
Spool Capacity
Recommend line range
Spool Diameter
Ball Bearing / Roller
Price

7.2L
71 cm
7.2
165g (5.8 oz)
4 kg (8.8 lb)
8 lb / 50 m  (54.6 yds)
6 - 12 lb
32 mm (1.26")
6/1
$330

7.2R
71 cm
7.2
165g (5.8 oz)
4 kg (8.8 lb)
8 lb / 50 m  (54.6 yds)
6 - 12 lb
32 mm (1.26")
6/1
$330

Warning:

The hooks are sharp.
The coffee's hot.
The fish are slippery when wet.