The Exage specimen reel just ticks so many boxes! It's suited perfectly to the carp, predator and specimen angler alike and with its revolutionary Fightin' Drag mechanism - effectively giving it an instantly adjustable baitrunner system - this reel has proved one of Shimano's best sellers. Check below to see the Fightin' Drag system in action.
The Exage's outstanding beauty can't fail to impress. Supplied with a strong and light aluminium cold-forged spool, and an additional spare spool, the Exage RA has 3 Shimano AR-B ball bearings and a Shimano roller bearing that delivers an impressively smooth performance and superb cranking power. The AR-B bearings are resistant to corrosion and oxidisation, even in most extreme conditions and ensure the Exage RA will maintain its peak performance for a long time to come.
If there's one feature that puts this reel firmly at the top of the specimen tree, it has to be the Fighting Drag system. If you require an almost limitless range of drag settings at the flick of a switch to keep you in touch & control the most unexpected battles with hard fighting fish, look no further than Shimano reels fitted with fighting drag. Ergonomically positioned between the back of the body & the rear drag knob, a simple turn anti-clockwise decreases the pressure whilst a clockwise turn tensions the clutch. Start with the lever in the central position i.e. vertical and hold the hooklength (taking great care not to hook yourself! and pull the line through the rods rings making a curve in the rod. Set the rear clutch knob so that the clutch allows line to gently come away from the spool when the rod is at maximum test curve. Now you have the clutch set cast out and then switch the lever to the minimum clutch setting, this is a great buffer when a big fish takes the bait, hooks up and starts to pull the rod into the water. In effect you have a Baitrunner spool, simply pick up the rod and gently ease into the fish, try to avoid the temptation to strike the fish, as it will probably be hooked. Slowly apply the pressure with your thumb on the Fightin' drag lever clockwise - when you feel you have the desired setting to play the fish you can continue with the battle. If the fish starts to lunge and requires more line then flick the lever back to the central position and instantly you reduce the tension. It's simple, fast and effective, little wonder many top anglers now swear by Fighting Drag.
Want to see the Fighting Drag in action? See how it works HERE!
SUPER STOPPER II
With the reel set in anti-reverse mode you'll find zero free-play on the handle thanks to Super Stopper II. Unerringly positive every time, its practical benefits include micro increment settings of quiver tips or specialist bite indicators and faster hook setting.
FLOATING SHAFT II
The key friction area on most fixed spool reels is where the spool drive shaft meets the pinion. Shimano designers have overcome this by reducing a large percentage of surface area contact, and incorporating bearings on either side of the shaft. The resultant design leaves the shaft in a "floating" position, considerably improving efficiency and longevity.
FIGHTIN' DRAG
Models with Fightin' Drag have both a conventional drag and an additional drag, accessed by simply shifting the conveniently located lever to the left or right.
DYNA BALANCE
Reduces reel wobble and allows produces ultra smooth performance.
A-RB
The secret of long-term rotation performance is to prevent any form of rust, corrosion or oxidisation of the bearings, which can cause a reduction in the reel's performance over time Shimano A-RB bearings are the answer to this and are fitted as standard on most Shimano freshwater reels and on all Shimano saltwater models.
VARISPEED
Excellent quality line lay is the most important feature for precise, long and accurate casting. Shimano's entry-level "Varispeed" line lay system consists of two specially designed gears and oscillating slider. Gear one is oval and gear two is square! Only a special computer program and state-of-the-art tooling developed by Shimano has been able to make these two shapes fit together perfectly and the result is good line lay and improved fishing precision.
P3 stands for Power - Precision - Performance
It's a perfect description for the range of Shimano economy reel. Our world famous gears have an unbeatable reputation of strength and durability and are used throughout the P3 range to given them Shimano Power. All Shimano reels are designed using advance computerised technology. P3 models are also assembled to micrometer perfect tolerances that deliver the renowned Shimano Precision.
Although the P3 range is very affordable, the reels totally outperform other competitive models, last longer and deliver outstanding Shimano Performance.
ONLY £29.99!
BUY NOW!!
Sunday 28 September 2008
Friday 26 September 2008
Shimano Reel Deal
In classic black with an XT7 spool finished in silver, the ST models from Shimano are packed with far more advanced features than you'd reasonably expect to find on a Baitrunner at this price point.
Line lay is good thanks to Varispeed oscillation which involves an oval and a square gear, computer engineered to interact perfectly. Incorporating a gutsy 4.6:1 retrieve, double handle and the equivalent of 5 ball bearings, the ST is available in both 6000 and 10000 models.
If you're looking for a quality entry-level free spool reel, look no further than the new Baitrunner ST.
BTRST10000RA
Weight 540, Gear Ratio 4.6:1
Line Capacity 12lb/430yds
ONLY £59.99!
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Monday 1 September 2008
A short session at a windy Clattercote Reservoir
I visited Clattercote Reservoir for a really short fishing session today. I arrived at about 16.00 and left at 17.30.
The wind was blowing like mad towards the dam end and the sky was very overcast with the likelihood of rain at any minute, so I decided to fish peg 9, possibly because I didn't have a brolly and wouldn't have far to run! I decided just to set up one rod and fished on the method feeder, using some Bait-Tech Special G Groundbait mixed in with a tin of tuna and some sugar puffs.
I fished about 40 foot out straight infront of the peg. I received my run after about 20 minutes and ended up landing a common carp of about 8lbs. It didn't fight anywhere near as much as the carp I had previously caught at Clattercote down the other end of the reservoir, maybe this was just due to the water depth, I don't really know.
After this common carp, I didn't get anymore bites, but it's nice to know that you can fish a short session at Clattercote and still catch a carp.
Tackle:
Kobra small flat carp feeder with 8/10 elastic
Rod:
Ron Thompson Zensorflex Carp Rod
Bait:
15mm Pineapple Plus Birdfood Boilies by Dynamite Baits
Bait-Tech Special G Groundbait
The wind was blowing like mad towards the dam end and the sky was very overcast with the likelihood of rain at any minute, so I decided to fish peg 9, possibly because I didn't have a brolly and wouldn't have far to run! I decided just to set up one rod and fished on the method feeder, using some Bait-Tech Special G Groundbait mixed in with a tin of tuna and some sugar puffs.
I fished about 40 foot out straight infront of the peg. I received my run after about 20 minutes and ended up landing a common carp of about 8lbs. It didn't fight anywhere near as much as the carp I had previously caught at Clattercote down the other end of the reservoir, maybe this was just due to the water depth, I don't really know.
After this common carp, I didn't get anymore bites, but it's nice to know that you can fish a short session at Clattercote and still catch a carp.
Tackle:
Kobra small flat carp feeder with 8/10 elastic
Rod:
Ron Thompson Zensorflex Carp Rod
Bait:
15mm Pineapple Plus Birdfood Boilies by Dynamite Baits
Bait-Tech Special G Groundbait
The Shimano Exage 4000 RA Reel for £34.99
For a limited period Trevs Tackle will be selling the fantastic Shimano Exage 4000 RA reel for just £34.99 each!
The Exage's outstanding beauty can't fail to impress. Supplied with a strong and light aluminium cold-forged spool, and an additional spare spool, the Exage RA has 3 Shimano AR-B ball bearings and a Shimano roller bearing that delivers an impressively smooth performance and superb cranking power. The AR-B bearings are resistant to corrosion and oxidisation, even in most extreme conditions and ensure the Exage RA will maintain its peak performance for a long time to come.
If there's one feature that puts this reel firmly at the top of the specimen tree, it has to be the Fighting Drag system. If you require an almost limitless range of drag settings at the flick of a switch to keep you in touch & control the most unexpected battles with hard fighting fish, look no further than Shimano reels fitted with fighting drag. Ergonomically positioned between the back of the body & the rear drag knob, a simple turn anti-clockwise decreases the pressure whilst a clockwise turn tensions the clutch. Start with the lever in the central position i.e. vertical and hold the hooklength (taking great care not to hook yourself! and pull the line through the rods rings making a curve in the rod. Set the rear clutch knob so that the clutch allows line to gently come away from the spool when the rod is at maximum test curve. Now you have the clutch set cast out and then switch the lever to the minimum clutch setting, this is a great buffer when a big fish takes the bait, hooks up and starts to pull the rod into the water. In effect you have a Baitrunner spool, simply pick up the rod and gently ease into the fish, try to avoid the temptation to strike the fish, as it will probably be hooked. Slowly apply the pressure with your thumb on the Fightin' drag lever clockwise - when you feel you have the desired setting to play the fish you can continue with the battle. If the fish starts to lunge and requires more line then flick the lever back to the central position and instantly you reduce the tension. It's simple, fast and effective, little wonder many top anglers now swear by Fighting Drag.
EXG4000RA Specification
Weight (g) - 370
Ball Bearings - 3 ARB
Roller Bearings - 1
Line Capacity (mm/m) - 0,25-260/ 0,30-180/ 0,35-130/ 0,40-100
Line Capacity (lb/yds) - 8-240/ 10-200/ 12-160
Gear Ratio - 5,1:1
The Exage's outstanding beauty can't fail to impress. Supplied with a strong and light aluminium cold-forged spool, and an additional spare spool, the Exage RA has 3 Shimano AR-B ball bearings and a Shimano roller bearing that delivers an impressively smooth performance and superb cranking power. The AR-B bearings are resistant to corrosion and oxidisation, even in most extreme conditions and ensure the Exage RA will maintain its peak performance for a long time to come.
If there's one feature that puts this reel firmly at the top of the specimen tree, it has to be the Fighting Drag system. If you require an almost limitless range of drag settings at the flick of a switch to keep you in touch & control the most unexpected battles with hard fighting fish, look no further than Shimano reels fitted with fighting drag. Ergonomically positioned between the back of the body & the rear drag knob, a simple turn anti-clockwise decreases the pressure whilst a clockwise turn tensions the clutch. Start with the lever in the central position i.e. vertical and hold the hooklength (taking great care not to hook yourself! and pull the line through the rods rings making a curve in the rod. Set the rear clutch knob so that the clutch allows line to gently come away from the spool when the rod is at maximum test curve. Now you have the clutch set cast out and then switch the lever to the minimum clutch setting, this is a great buffer when a big fish takes the bait, hooks up and starts to pull the rod into the water. In effect you have a Baitrunner spool, simply pick up the rod and gently ease into the fish, try to avoid the temptation to strike the fish, as it will probably be hooked. Slowly apply the pressure with your thumb on the Fightin' drag lever clockwise - when you feel you have the desired setting to play the fish you can continue with the battle. If the fish starts to lunge and requires more line then flick the lever back to the central position and instantly you reduce the tension. It's simple, fast and effective, little wonder many top anglers now swear by Fighting Drag.
EXG4000RA Specification
Weight (g) - 370
Ball Bearings - 3 ARB
Roller Bearings - 1
Line Capacity (mm/m) - 0,25-260/ 0,30-180/ 0,35-130/ 0,40-100
Line Capacity (lb/yds) - 8-240/ 10-200/ 12-160
Gear Ratio - 5,1:1
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