SHIMANO Fishing Reels
Quality Shimano reels deliver the goods.
The gear you have can make or break a fishing trip. You took time off from work and spent hard-earned money on gas, lodging, food, licenses, tackle, bait, and more. That’s why West Marine confidently offers Shimano reels—because we want your preparations to result in a successful day on the water, catching fish you’ll talk about for years to come.
Whether you are looking for a Shimano spinning reel, conventional reel or a baitcasting reel, West Marine most likely has a model that is right for you.
Cold forging sets Shimano spinning reels apart.
At the heart of Shimano spinning reels is a cold-forged, precision “Hagane Gear” with ultra-refined teeth that provides seamless gear engagement and highly efficient power transmission. The internal workings of Shimano spinning reels are protected by the extremely rigid “Hagane Body” which along with Shimano’s X-Ship system keeps the pinion and main gear in alignment for smooth performance when tangling with large, powerful fish. Of course, apart from models capable of big game fishing, choices also include spinning reels for freshwater and inshore saltwater use.
Shimano baitcasting reels include models for freshwater and inshore saltwater fishing action.
For those partial to baitcasting reels, Shimano offers a variety of models for freshwater and inshore saltwater use. Whether you are on a Louisiana bayou casting for bass, fishing the flats for reds or on a northern lake after muskie, West Marine offers a Shimano baitcasting reel that is right for you. Shimano baitcasting reels incorporate a variety of technologies. Available technologies include a rigid Hagane frame that keeps the drivetrain aligned, Shimano’s Super Free Spool that eliminates friction on the spool shaft during a cast and Shimano’s microcomputer controlled DC Braking System which greatly reduces the need for thumbing during a cast.
Shimano Conventional Reels
Whether you are gearing up for a day of pier fishing or hoping to check a black marlin off your bucket list, West Marine offers a wide variety of Shimano conventional fishing reels for whatever action you seek. Choices include reels for heavy freshwater, inshore saltwater and offshore big game fishing. Available Shimano technologies include rigid Hagane frames, Shimano’s Cross Carbon Drag for smooth drag performance and shielded bearing systems that keep saltwater and dirt out.