Perfect for inshore lure fishing, this Shimano combo pairs the smooth and reliable Catana FE reel with the lightweight Catana 24T carbon rod and premium Kairiki 8 braid for responsive casting and dependable performance.
The Reel: Catana FE 7'0"
The Catana FE is the latest version of a Shimano classic. Offering exceptional value for money the Catana is a freshwater and in-shore saltwater spinning reel that can be used for all kinds of freshwater fishing.
If you are looking for a freshwater spinning reel at a very affordable price, the Catana FE is one option you should not ignore. Ideal for a wide range of fishing, from lightweight and medium sized lures, to match and feeder fishing, the understated appearance looks fantastic and the 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 to be found on the very best Shimano reels and makes fishing easier over a long period of time. The smoothness you’ll feel comes from a combination of 3 Shimano Stainless Steel Ball Bearings plus a Roller Bearing, which ensures trouble free performance, even when playing the largest fish. Like top of the range Shimano reels, the aluminium spool has an AR-C design, which combined with Varispeed II line lay improves casting distance and accuracy, with both mono and braided lines.
Perhaps the most difficult decision you’ll have to make is which Catana size to choose. There are 7 models, including fast speed ‘HG’ versions, ranging from the smallest 1000 size suitable for lightweight ‘finesse’ fishing up to the largest 4000 size which is perfect for larger lures and heavy feeder fishing. Whichever you choose, the Catana is guaranteed to give you many hours of fishing fun and excitement.
Specifications:
- GEAR RATIO: 5.8
- MAXIMUM DRAG FORCE(KG): 8.5
- WEIGHT (G): 320
- SPOOL RING DIA(MM) / SPOOL STROKE DIA(MM): 51/17
- NYLON MONO (NO.-M): 3.5-170, 4-150, 5-125
- FLUORO (NO.-M): 3-190, 4-145, 5-115
- PE BRAIDED (NO.-M): 1-490, 1.5-320, 2-240
- POWER PRO (LB-YD): 15-230, 30-180, 50-120
- LINE RETRIEVE / CRANK (CM): 93
- HANDLE LENGTH (MM): 55
- BEARINGS: 3/1
The Rod:Catana 7'0 Spin Road - Heavy
Inspired by their namesake the 2025 Catana is crisp, light weight and refined.
Redesigned for 2025, the new Catana series takes inspiration from its namesake delivering sharp, responsive performance in a lightweight, refined package.
Now dedicated exclusively to saltwater inshore lure fishing, Catana rods are built on sensitive 24-ton carbon blanks that offer impressive feel without sacrificing strength.
Outfitted with forward-facing Seaguide Aluminium Oxide guides for smooth, trouble-free casting, along with Shimano reel seats and custom-shaped EVA grips, these rods are designed for comfort and control on the water.
With models tailored for soft baiting, metal lures, slow jigs, and EGI fishing, the 2025 Catana range has every inshore lure technique covered.
Specifications:
- Model: 25CAT702SP510H
- Length: 7'0"
- Pieces: 2
- Lure Weight: 14-42g
- Line Weight (Nylon/KG): 5-10kg
- Grip Type: FULL LENGTH EVA
- Guide Type: SEAGUIDE
- Reel Seat: SHIMANO
- Blank Type: 24T Carbon
The Braid: Shimano Kairiki 8
The new Shimano Kairiki 8 is a renewed 8 carrier braid which is produced in Japan and now features a “VT construction Method” braiding technology. It is a very strong and smooth PE line which is perfect for casting great distances. Available in diameters from 0.06mm up to 0.42mm with a staggering breaking strength of 46.7kg.
It has the perfect properties for spinning in both fresh and saltwater since it is highly sensitive and very smooth, which also results in noise reduction. Also there will be two extra colors available next to the Mantis Green and Steel Grey, namely a highly visible Yellow and Multi Color.
The Multi Color is especially interesting for fishing at greater depths. Due to the smoothness and low diameter, Kairiki 8 is a great line for jigging since it has low water resistance and due to the maximum stretch of < 3.0 %, it is very sensitive as well.
Specifications:
- COLOUR: MULTI
- LENGTH (M): 300
- STRENGTH (LB): 20
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