Advice on choosing the right Shimano fishing reel
Buying advice
Advice on Choosing Genuine Shimano Fishing Reels
Over many years of development, the Shimano range of fishing reels has gradually come to dominate the Asian market. To meet the fishing needs of each country, Shimano researches and launches dozens of different reel models every year. When it comes to durability and performance, few fishing reel manufacturers can rival Shimano. Most Shimano fishing reels are exquisitely crafted and precise down to the smallest detail.
All Shimano fishing reel products undergo rigorous quality control checks before being released onto the market.
When purchasing a Shimano fishing reel, people often buy a Shimano fishing rod to go with it. By using a complete Shimano set, you will fully appreciate the value of this fishing reel.
Before deciding to buy a Shimano fishing reel, you should seek advice from experts or consult fishing forums. Their advice will help you choose the most suitable Shimano fishing reel.
Shimano fishing reels are currently manufactured in many different countries. Whilst they all bear the Shimano brand, they may be produced in Japan, Malaysia or China. This is because the company has established manufacturing facilities in numerous countries to reduce production costs.
When buying a Shimano fishing reel, you should prioritise those ‘Made in Japan’. Shimano fishing reels produced at the company’s headquarters are always of a higher quality. Shimano fishing reels manufactured in Japan are all made from high-grade alloys, giving them exceptional durability. The internal structure of the reel comprises many small, intricate components. However, Shimano fishing reels manufactured in Japan are more expensive than those produced in other countries.
Currently, there are many retailers selling Shimano fishing reels on the Vietnamese market. The prices of these reels range from a few hundred to tens of millions of dong.
Best-selling Shimano fishing reels
Top 2 best-selling Shimano spinning reels of 2019
1. Shimano Twin Power SW 8000HG spinning reel
This is a Shimano spinning reel manufactured in Japan and imported fully assembled into Vietnam. The Shimano Twin Power SW 8000HG spinning reel has a line capacity of 3/410, 4/300, 5/250. It has a gear ratio of 5.6:1 and 10+1 ball bearings
A Shimano Twin Power SW 8000HG spinning reel weighs 635g but can handle fish weighing up to 28kg.
2. Shimano Twin Power SW 8000HG spinning reel
This Shimano reel model is manufactured in Malaysia. The Shimano Twin Power SW 8000HG spinning reel weighs 640g and has a line capacity of 0.35/550, 0.40/400, 0.45/300 (Nylon Mono, mm/m). This model has a gear ratio of 4.6:1 and 6+1 ball bearings.
The Shimano Twin Power SW 8000HG spinning reel has a maximum fish-handling capacity of 20kg.
What is the best Shimano fishing reel?
A look at two Shimano spinning reels rated 5 stars by experts
1. Shimano Metanium MGL HG Left spinning reel
The Shimano Metanium MGL HG Left spinning reel has a gear ratio of 7.4:1 and a line capacity of 12/100, 14/90, 16/80, 20/65 (Nylon Mono, mm/m).
This Shimano spinning reel is quite lightweight, weighing just 175g. It can handle fish weighing up to approximately 5kg and is fitted with 10+1 ball bearings.
The Shimano Metanium MGL HG Left spinning reel is manufactured in Japan.
2. Shimano Ocea Conquest 201HG Spinning Reel
This is yet another Shimano spinning reel manufactured in Japan. The Ocea Conquest 201HG has a fish-handling capacity of approximately 5kg. This Shimano spinning reel weighs 285g with a gear ratio of 6.2:1 and a line capacity of 1/440, 2/200 (PE No./m).
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