Catana is a spinning reel with a rear drag, developed for general freshwater fishing. It's particularly well-suited for young, new, or less experienced anglers, offering great performance for the money, combined with Shimano's renowned reliability.

If you're looking for an affordable spinning reel for freshwater fishing, the Catana is an excellent choice to start with. It's suitable for many different types of fishing – from lighter and medium-heavy lures to float and feeder fishing. Its sleek design gives it a stylish impression, and its performance is impressive for a reel in this price range. The easily adjustable rear drag also makes the Catana particularly user-friendly for young and less experienced anglers.

The reel is equipped with 2 shielded stainless steel ball bearings and one roller bearing, providing a smooth and stable retrieve. It also features a cold-forged aluminum spool with AR-C line management, which works equally well with both monofilament and braided lines. Varispeed line lay contributes to even line winding and reduces the risk of thin line or braided line digging in under load, making the reel easy and smooth to use.

The body is made from Shimano's XT-7 composite material, making it both lightweight and robust enough to withstand unexpected impacts and slightly tougher handling. The Catana is available in four different sizes, making it easy to choose the right model for many different fishing methods.

Specifications

• Size: 3000

• Model: 3000 S

• Weight: 300 g

• Line retrieve per crank: 76 cm

• Gear ratio: 5.2:1

• Line capacity (nylon/monofilament):

  • 0.20 mm / 220 m

  • 0.25 mm / 140 m

  • 0.30 mm / 100 m

• Number of bearings: 2 + 1

• Item number for spare spool: 10T08 (standard), 10T0H (reserve)