Shimano & Daiwa reels
Every Shimano and Daiwa reel we stock, grouped by how you fish. Pick a category to see the lineup from flagship to entry, open a model for size-by-size specs, or jump to for the questions we get asked across the counter.
What you’re paying for in a Stradic
Tap a numbered point to see what that part does and why it matters on the water. Specs shown are the C3000HG, the size most of our Sydney estuary and squid customers take home.
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Side by side
Choose a brand, then the reel and the size — compare up to three, Shimano or Daiwa. Lightest weight, biggest drag, fastest retrieve and most bearings are marked in each row.
Why this one and not that one
The comparisons we get asked about most, answered the way we’d answer them in the shop. Search by model, species or spot.
Compare any reels
Type two or more reels, or a whole range like Stella or Twin Power, and we’ll lay out what each one is for and how to choose.
