The new Shimano Citica perfectly combines top quality with reasonable price for Baitcasting reels.

The Shimano Citica has been created to withstand continual use and extreme abuse.

Hagane is an innovation of built-in toughness and durability, working alongside Shimano’s precision engineering. The durability, smoothness and strength of the gearing (Hagane Gear), efficient power transmission (X-SHIP) and the incredibly rigid reel body (Hagane Body) are at the heart of the new Citica reel.

The combination of Shimanos S3D spool and easy-to-manage SVS Infinity braking system also delivers smooth, long casting capabilities, so you can adjust to constantly changing conditions and always put your bait right where the fish live.

The Shimano Citica I Series is the perfect choice for anglers looking for a tough and durable reel at a reasonable price.

Technical Characteristics

Shimano Technologies

X-Shipprovides improved gear durability. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. This means the gears will stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. The added benefit is that friction between the spool shaft and gear are eliminated. This will enhance the casting performance of the reel with lighter lures, and allow for longer casts.

The HAGANE Body is a metal reel body with high rigidity. The body stiffness and impact resistance virtually eliminates body flexing. The result transforms the anglers actions directly into cranking power. Its efficiency through strength.

Shimanos S3D technology leads to significantly reduced spool vibration. By designing a balanced and uniform thin wall aluminum constructed spool, S3D creates an incredibly smooth feeling when casting and retrieving lures.

Shimano’s newest innovation in brake system technology, SVS Infinity provides easy-to-manange, consistent spool control and brake force. With brake weights that use ‘inner friction’ against the raceway during the cast, SVS Infinity controls spool speed for precision casting especially when using lighter lures. The external adjustment knob provides quick, precise adjustments for either the conditions or when you switch baits.

The Super Free bearing-supported pinion gear system (SF) was designed to eliminate friction on the spool shaft during the cast. In standard baitcasting reels, when the clutch bar is pressed down, the pinion gear is freed and can actually drag on the spool shaft, creating friction and limiting the length of the cast. With SF, the pinion gear is supported by a ball bearing, and when the clutch is disengaged the pinion gear and spool shaft are kept in precise alignment. The result is zero friction on the spool shaft for increased freespool.

HEG consists of not only the gears, but also the frame, setplate, and handle-side sideplate. First, Shimano increased the size of the drive gear and the pinion gear to offer increased leverage and power. By using a one-piece frame that incorporates the setplate and adding a one-piece stamped sideplate, Shimano has eliminated flex in the drivetrain that causes normal gears to bind under pressure. By eliminating the flex and increasing the leverage, Shimano is able to provide high-speed retrieves and deliver an incredible amount of torque, while maintaining the smooth, silent retrieve Shimano reels are famous for.