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Sea bass fishing is widely practised in France. Whether lured or baited, sea bass require suitable, hard-wearing equipment. The Shimano brand has understood this with a comprehensive range of reels. Renowned for the reliability and quality of its reels, Shimano is a benchmark brand for both freshwater and sea fishing.
Sea bass is a combative fish that can be fished with both sea bass lures and natural baits for surfcasting. You'll need to choose a reel that's suited to the fishing technique you want to use. Shimano has a wide range of reels to suit all budgets and fishing techniques.
For bass fishing, there is a wide choice of spinning reels. So which reel should you choose from the various models on offer at Shimano?
A salt-resistant reel Shimano
Sea fishing means salt. Salt is an enemy for all fishing equipment. A reel that is not adapted to a salty environment will deteriorate too quickly, despite repeated rinsing.
So the number 1 criterion when choosing a reel for bass fishing is high corrosion resistance. At Shimano, there's no shortage of choice! There are reels for lure fishing, bait fishing and surfcasting, all salt-resistant with their own distinctive features.
But salt-resistant doesn't have to mean top-of-the-range and expensive. In fact, the Japanese brand knows how to make reels with real assets without this having too much impact on the price. Your banker will appreciate that..
Made from aluminium and waterproof, Shimano sea fishing reels are robust enough to withstand the force of fish such as bass and pollack. The brand has developed several technologies such as X Protect technology and S A-RB bearings designed to protect the reel's mechanics from salt and sand.
X Protect technology is used on a large number of Shimano sea fishing reels. Often applied to the spool and frame, it ensures the protection of mechanisms that must not come into contact with dirt or corrosive elements.
As for the S A-RB bearings used on the Ocea Conquest casting reel or the Twin Power XD FA, they have a shield against sand, salt or dirt. These bearings are also very popular for freshwater fishing.
Reels Shimano for lure fishing and surfcasting
For lure fishing
Whether you're fishing for tuna, pike or any other predator, lure fishing can be done with spinning or casting reels. The same applies to bass fishing.
Although spinning reels are much more widely used for bass fishing, casting reels are still useful for fishing close to the bottom.
At Shimano, several reels stand out from the crowd, but in particular the is a spinning reel renowned for its fluidity. This legendary reel has all the features you need for sea fishing:
- powerful
- resistant
- durable
What's more, it features X protect technology on the frame and spool, making it virtually impossible for salt water to get into the mechanical parts. This reel is ideal for bass fishing and even more powerful species that you may come across while fishing.
For those with a smaller budget, there are other models to choose from:
These reels are designed for lure fishing, they are light and will show their teeth against the biggest bass. What's more, the Ultegra and Stradic are reels that are perfectly suited to freshwater fishing, so they can be used all year round to catch all types of predator. If you're wondering which bass lure to use, our article will answer all your questions.
For fishing with natural bait
Surfcasting is a popular way of tracking bass (also known as wolffish). Lures often tend to play on the aggressive side of saltwater or freshwater predators. Natural baits play on the feeding phases of this fish, which feeds on crabs and/or fish.
When surfcasting, it is often necessary to fish well away from the coast. That's why the brand's engineers have come up with reels capable of long, accurate casts. Rigid Cast technology reduces the deflection of the spool when casting. Parallel Body technology guides the line at an angle perfectly aligned with the first ring.
- The Ultegra also has a version for surfcasting. The was one of the most eagerly awaited reels of 2022. This great value for money reel has all the technologies listed above for a great fishing experience.
- The is a Shimano reel for surfcasting with fine line bodies. Nevertheless, it's a robust reel with a 10kg drag that will handle even the angriest bass. Also featuring X Protect technology, this model is made from Ci4+ materials for greater lightness and shock resistance.
In recent years, Shimano reels have not stopped evolving so the aim is always to offer anglers the best.
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