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 fishing.

The Catana Spinning has been – for many years – Shimanos most sold spinning reel in Europe. And thats no coincidence: the Catana is strong, solid, smooth and reliable for years, while the price is very competitive. It rotates very smooth and all parts are made to last.

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 fishing. If you are looking for a 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 Spinning 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 youll immediately notice the improved balance produced by Shimanos 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 youll 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.

This is Shimano quality and top performance at an affordable price for the rookies. The Catana FE is equipped with the Propulsion Line Management System which offers better line management and long distance trouble free casting, for a stress free day on the water.

Perhaps the most difficult decision youll have to make is which Catana size to choose, 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 Shimano Catana is guaranteed to give you many hours of fishing fun and excitement.

Shimano Technologies

Varispeed and the latest version called Varispeed IIoscillation system moves with two variable speeds to lay the line flat and smooth onto the spool. This provides trouble free, longer distant casts.

AR-C Spoolis a patented spool design with an angled spool lip. This design enables the line to leave the spool with less friction and in smaller coils resulting in longer more accurate casts. ARC spools are backlash and wind knots when using braid.