Affinity 3000 Spinning Reel Designed for the high-end angler fishing light-tackle, the Penn Affinity is quickly creating a stir amongst the technical-angling population. While the look and feel are inherently different from traditional Penn Spinning Reels, the Penn Affinity holds true to Penn tradition of durability and performance. A full metal body combined with powerful wormgearing, allows the Affinity to handle large fish on light lines and is ideal for fishing superbraid lines.
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A great reel gets even better... These venerable reels have a reputation so perfect, they haven't changed in years - until now. Shimano has added their Super Stopper II? stainless steel roller bearing to totally eliminate handle backplay and provide instant drag engagement. The addition of a Power Roller? line roller reduces line twist and enhances the already smooth drag performance. Of course, the Baitrunner lever provides a secondary drag system - a tension-controlled free-spool that kicks in on demand while the bail is closed. Now you can plug and fish live bait with the same reel!
These quality saltwater spinning combos combine the dependable performance of a Shimano Baitrunner Reel with the proven power and versatility of our Offshore Extreme Kingfish Rod. The end result is a premium-performing saltwater rod and reel combo that puts you at the top of the food chain. Beneath the Offshore Extreme Kingfish Spinning Rod's striking cobalt blue exterior you'll find the guts of a fighter with the sensitivity anglers look for in a serious stand-up rod. Every Kingfish Spinning Rod is built for casting long, working your lure, hauling back and grinding it out, with advanced Slit Carbon Powerwall construction, machined aluminum reel seats, double-wrapped guides, powerful butts and ultra-sensitive tips. The Kingfish Spinning Rods are fitted with Fuji Hardloy guides, Fuji SiC No-Tangle tiptops and slick hard Lexan butts. Shimano's Baitrunner Spinning Reels have earned the reputation of being so perfect, the only change Shimano made through the years was to add their Super Stopper II stainless steel roller bearing to totally eliminate handle back play and provide instant drag engagement. The addition of a Power Roller line roller reduces line twist and enhances the already smooth drag performance. Of course, the Baitrunner lever provides a secondary drag system - a tension-controlled free-spool that kicks in on demand while the bail is closed. The Baitrunner 4500 Reel has a graphite rotor, and the Baitrunner 6500 has an aluminum rotor.
The Pflueger Purist Low Profile baitcast reel is constructed with a lightweight, 1-piece graphite frame and a machined and anodized aluminum spool with increased line capacity. It features a 6-pin, adjustable centrifugal brake system, a smooth multi-disc main gear applied star drag system and a titanium line guide.
You're certain to appreciate how well this precisely-matched Pflueger Trion GX-7 Spinning Rod and Reel Combo performs. From the Trion Rod's lightweight, sensitive IM-8 graphite construction to the ultra-reliable GX-7 Reel's smooth but powerful front drag system, this Pflueger Trion Spinning Combo is one you'll definitely want in your hands. Trion Rod Features: IM-8 graphite for lightweight and increases sensitivity Stainless steel frames with aluminum oxide inserts Top grade cork handle for comfortable grip Stainless steel double foot hook keeper Trion GX-7 Spinning Reel Features: Six stainless steel ball bearings plus instant anti-reverse one way clutch bearing Anodized aluminum spool with titanium spool lip for added line protection Lightweight graphite body and rotor Sure-Click bail Large diameter titanium ball bearing line roller Smooth front drag system with stainless steel and oiled felt washers and audible drag adjustment Corrosion-resistant stainless steel main shaft and components Machined aluminum handle with rosewood knob
Reel: Simple design, user-friendly features, and proven quality?in a smooth running, strong, light reel. The 300Xe reel offers an 8-bearing system including instant anti-reverse, polymetric body and rotor (stronger than graphite) with Comfort Touch? body coating, high-performance gearing, Never-Fail? bailspring, line twist reduction system and multi-disk drag stack. Aluminum spool and oversized bail/roller. FREE spare spool. Rod: Every model is fitted with high-grade, multilayered, 41 million modulus IM-7 graphite blanks for outstanding strength with minimum weight, plus premium Fuji? aluminum oxide guides to provide enhanced line flow in either direction. For out-and-out handling and sensitivity, it?ll be hard to beat the Tourney Special even at twice the price! Durable Pro-Guard epoxy finish. Line recovery in inches per handle turn. Action: L = Light M = Medium MH = Medium Heavy
#1 I am a novice with a baitcaster and always have to keep the spool brakes on all the way with my other $300 reels to be able to use them. This is my first reel with its digital braking system that allows me to let off the brake and get much further casting with no birdnesting! This is one awesome reel that works and looks great. It also makes a really neat sound when casting.
Nick J.
from Plano, Texas.
#2 I recently purchased a Calais 200DC reel to use on my Loomis PR844C 7 ft fast action rod. I do 95% crankbait fishing. This reel is a true marvel. It by itself makes fishing fun. Couldn't think of a beter way to spend [$]
Michael
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Shimano's new Calais DC Casting Reel won Best of Show at ICAST 2006 in the freshwater reel category. This reel takes digital casting control to the next level. The 4x8 Digital ControlĀ® Braking System was thoroughly analyzed for mechanical and environmental conditions and the resulting design incorporated four new profiles: Extreme Distance X to allow for more than 50,000 RPM; Long Distance Mode L for most fishing applications; Accuracy Mode A for skipping and pitching; and Wind Mode W for casts into headwinds. These four profiles each have eight settings for a total of 32 different settings, which can handle just about any kind of fishing situation. Additional features include the Magnumlite aluminum spool, the Super Free bearing supported pinion gear system, the High Efficiency Gearing to allow for fast 7:1 gear ratio, at tapered titanium levelwind insert that makes it easier to thread the line and reduces friction during casting and the super smooth Dartanium Drag that is capable of generating 12 lbs. of drag. Both DC reels have 10 shielded A-RB anti-rust ball bearing plus one A-RB roller bearing. Backed by a Platinum Premier Service Plan that anglers can sign up for online and provides an extended two-year warranty, coupons and guaranteed 48-hour service turnaround.
Great deals on Shimano Calais available on the Internet right now:
Spinfisher 750SSM Reel--SL1530S70F Boat Spinning Rod Combo - Great Deal!! Penn's best selling family of spinning reels, the Spinfisher Metal series, has been upgraded into a more complete reel for today's fisherman. Now featuring Infinite Anti-Reverese, and 5 stainless steel ball bearings, these additions will improve this reel's performance and reliability. Matched up with a Penn 15 to 30 lb test Slammer rod, this combo is great for fishing the pier, the rocks, and even on the boat.
Shimano? Stradic? FI Spinning Reels: The classic tournament competitor's favorite reel has been reinvented to make a whole new standard of performance accessible to the weekend angler! The venerable Stradic is now fitted with Shimano's Paladin? Gear Durability Enhancement and Propulsion? Line Management systems, including Aero Wrap? II worm gear oscillation and advanced S-Concept balancing, for totally smooth, crisp handling over the long term. Aluminum frame and spool, Fluidrive? II; Dyna-Balance?; Floating Shaft?; Super Stopper? II; waterproof drag; maintenance port. Bass Pro Shops? Pro Qualifier? XPS? Spinning Rods: There's a new breed of competitive angler out there. Gunslingers like Edwin Evers are using their rods in ways unforeseen just a decade ago. Drop shot rigs, shaky heads--these and other techniques are leading the way to bass fishing's future, and Pro Qualifier stands at the foremost of the technology revolution! Innovations abound in this series, although we still build them on our ultra-sensitive, 70 million modulus Type II Powerwall blanks and fit them with high-end Fuji Alconite guidesets and Full Contact exposed-blank reel seats. The handles have been re-sculpted to give you a stronger, more efficient "fighting butt" design, and we eliminated the foregrips for lighter weight and quicker handling. Rear-locking reel seats. Multi-purpose hook keeper. Pro Qualifier--the rod for the great days ahead! Action: M = Medium MH = Medium Heavy Guide number includes tip. Line recovery in inches per handle turn.