Saltwater Overhead Reels

There's no tougher test for fishing tackle than to have it used on a charter boat, so for this excellent overhead to be named Charter Special, you know it's going to be good.

Taking a beating is what it's all about and it's no wonder this tough lasting reel has become Shimano's top selling reel for chartered operation. From a massive, heavy-duty levelwind mechanism that just will not jam and that spreads line evenly across the aluminium spool, to the light but strong XT7 body, this reel is up to coping with the worst treatment that inexperienced fishos can dish out.

For more experienced anglers then, this reel will continue to provide faultless service for many years to come.

Reel features:
Graphite Frame
Graphite Side Plates
Aluminum Spool
Barrel handle Grip

Reel specs:
Bearings 4
Max drag 6.8 kg
Capacity Mono 6 kg / 439 m
Weight 500 g
Capacity Braid 40 lbs / 508 yds
Gear Ratio 4.2:1

The Shimano Talica is Shimanos lever drag series.

It also offers a high-speed retrieve that you can use for jigging kingfish and other species where speed can be the difference.

The Talica is available in both single speed and 2 speed options providing a wider range of applications from straight out lure fishing to battling deep water species. Each model has a one-piece machined Aluminium frame treated with a proprietary surface process for cutting-edge corrosion protection.

The Talica also features a lightweight cold forged aluminium spool, oversized HEG (High Efficiency Gearing) gears, waterproof carbon drag system and 6 S-ARB bearings for super smooth operation.

The Talica has been constructed to excert massive drag pressures for their respective sizes and a carbon drag system has been waterproofed (when engaged) to handle salt water spray.The Talica range features 4 sizes 8, 10, 12 and 16, while the High Efficiency Gearing means that they have the power to fight any NZ species well above their weight class.

Reel Specifications:

Retrieve per crank: 104cm
Bearings: 6
Max drag: 18kg
Mono capacity:  9 kg / 320 m
Drag type: LD
Weight: 655g
Braid capacity: 50 lbs / 700 yds
Gear ratio:  5.7:1 

The Shimano TR200G Harling Reel is one of the hardest working Shimano overhead reels and is a great beginner boat reel.

With its corrosion-proof XT-7 body, star drag reel has been a solid performer in the inshore fishing scene for many years and makes an excellent monofilament reel for Snapper, Kahawai, Blue Cod and John Dory.

This reel will make a great gear for you as you begin to enjoy your new fishing adventures.

SPECS -

Retrieve per crank: 63.5 cm

Bearings: 1

Max drag: 6 kg

Mono cap: 6 kg / 438 m

Drag type: STAR

Weight: 374 g

Gear ratio: 4.3:1

THE SPEEDMASTER LD IS A NEW ADDITION TO THE SHIMANO CONVENTIONAL LEVER DRAG LINE UP, THE DESIGN BRIEF WAS FOR A REEL TO SIT JUST BELOW THE TALICA IN STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE.

Designed as a durable, castable 2-speed lever drag reel, perfect for fishing either mono or braid, whilst slow trolling livebaits or deep dropping baits. In the hand the new Speed Master LD feels tough, yet has finesse in operation often found in smaller reels.

Features & Specs:

• SPEEDMASTER 25LD 2 SPEED
• MONO CAP (KG/M) - 50lb / 340yd
• CAPACITY POWER PRO (LB/YARD) - 80lb / 730yd
• GEAR RATIO - 5.2:1 - 2.3:1
• RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM) - 132cm / 58cm
• BEARINGS - 4
• DRAG POWER (KG) - 20kg
• DRAG TYPE - Carbon LEVER DRAG
• WEIGHT (G) - 1025g

Shimano's Torium A series reels have been designed to create a compact, rigid and powerful salt water overhead reel with excellent castability and durability expected by saltwater anglers.

Great for general jigging and bottom fishing. 

Features & Specs:

Retrieve Per Crank - 97cm

Bearing - 3+1

Max Drag - 7.5 kg

Mono Cap - 10 kg / 200m

Drag Type - Star

Weight - 425g

Powerpro Cap - 40 lbs / 375 yds

Gear Ratio - 6:3:1

Introducing the brand new Saltiga Lever Drag. Over half a decade in the making, Saltiga LD combines everything learnt from across the globe. From the USA, South Africa, New Zealand & Australia, every bit of feedback and learning has been absorbed and rolled into the best lever drag reel Daiwa has ever produced. It all starts with the precisely machined one-piece aluminium body and side plates. This rigid housing holds what sets Saltiga LD apart – a meticulously crafted drive gear & pinion gear made from highly durable Stainless Steel.

Stainless Steel gears are harder than brass and significantly more resistant to the harsh saltwater fields in which this reel will be used. Stainless Steel gearing is often criticised for lacking smoothness, but Daiwa engineers have overcome this producing a gear set that is refined and smooth, yet more powerful & durable than anything else on the market. Improvements have been made in all areas of the reel, addressing concerns which top anglers identified with lever drag reels of the past.

A revised drag cam design is smooth and capable of handling both braid & monofilament lines. The drag lever has been redesigned, to allow precise drag control even at very low settings, a feature particularly appreciated by live bait anglers. Saltiga LD was designed to be beautifully simple, and incredibly strong. Available in single and two-speed designs from size 10-60.

 Featuring:

Machined Aluminium Frame & Side Plate . Stainless Steel Digigear Drive System . Automatic Tournament Drag

Specifications:

Over the past decade, Saltiga reels have built an enviable reputation as the strongest reels ever developed, reels that set a standard that can only be surpassed by developing new technology and introducing new models. In 2010 Daiwa introduced the finest lever drags they ever developed, the Saltiga LD series.

With the durability and performance expected from a Saltiga, the new LD series is built upon s precise machined aluminium frame and side plate for unmatched strength. This super strong frame supports a massive stainless steel helical cut gear system that produces optimum power and ultra smooth winding power. Match this with Daiwa's finest ever lever drag system - UTD (ultimate tournament drag) and you have incredible fish stopping power and when the going gets tough the one touch gear shift allows you to change gears fluently for low down power or ultra-fast hyper speed cranking.

Built to handle the toughest fish that swim the new Saltiga LD series is the ultimate in compact lever drags

Features

• Machined aluminium frame and side plates
• Machined aluminium spool
• Massive stainless steel gears, helical-cut for optimal power and smoother cranking
• Offset power handle with soft touch grip
• UTD - Ultimate Tournament Drag
• Six Corrosion Resistant Ball Bearings
• Centrifugal casting brake
• Simple one touch gear shift
• Precision anti-reverse ratchet
• Machined aluminium rod clamp

Specifications:

Check out this video for an example on the unmatched quality of this jigging reel:

The Classic XT series stands the test of time. Well known for its versatility, the classic series can be found catering for many styles of fishing.

The Classic XT Series features:

• Balanced power handle
• Machine cut brass gears
• Oversized multi disc drag
• One piece corrosion resistant frame
• Oversized star for quick adjustments
• Spooled with line

Big on features without breaking the bank, the Okuma Classic XT Levelwind Reel series stands the test of time.

Well known for its versatility, the classic series can be found catering to many styles of fishing. It's got a balanced power handle, machine-cut brass gears and an oversized multi-disc drag. Not only that, it features a one-piece corrosion resistant frame and an oversized star for quick adjustments. It's perfect for the fisho with a budget!

Features:

Balanced power handle

Machine cut brass gears

Oversized multi disc drag

One piece corrosion resistant frame

Oversized star for quick adjustments Spooled with line

Specifications: Line capacity: 300m / 10kg Bearings: Bushing Line retrieve: 24" Gear ratio: 4.0:1 Weight: 15.9 oz

THE TYRNOS SERIES ARE VERY POPULAR FOR LIGHT TO MEDIUM TACKLE WORK.

The Tyrnos range has been very popular with light and medium tackle enthusiasts wanting Tiagra performance without a Tiagra price tag.

The Tyrnos reels are incredibly versatile giving the angler the ability to troll, drop dead baits, or livebait.

Shimano Tyrnos reels are available in both single and twin speed gearing configurations that adds an extra dimension to an already versatile range of reels.

So if its versatility and bang for your buck you require the Shimano Trynos is a bit of you!

Of course, if not fishing IGFA rules and massive line capacity is an advantage, fill them with Power Pro braid and really stick it to the fish.

Features:

MODEL - TRTYN30

DESCRIPTION - TYRNOS 30

MONO CAP (KG/M) - 14/548

CAPACITY DIA (MM-M) - 0.66/411

CAPACITY POWER PRO (LB/YARD) - 50/900

GEAR RATIO - 5.0:1

RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM) - 114cm

BEARINGS - 4

DRAG POWER (KG) - 15kg

DRAG TYPE - LD

WEIGHT (G) - 1080g

THE SHIMANO TRANX IS THE NEXT LEVEL IN SALTWATER RESISTANT BAITCAST REELS.

The Tranx incorporates Shimano's class leading CoreProtect concept that maintains a smooth and free feel while winding. It is ideally suited to both freshwater and saltwater applications, ranging from light jigging, soft plastic use or casting hardbody lures.

The Shimano Tranx baitcaster reels are not only ergonomic in the hand, packed with more than enough drag, durable and strongly built, are also highly water resistant..

Features:

MODEL -TRTX300

DESCRIPTION - TRANX 300A

MONO CAP (KG/M) - 9/160

CAPACITY DIA (MM-M) - 0.30/235

GEAR RATIO - 5.8:1

RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM) - 75cm

BEARINGS - 5+1

DRAG POWER (KG) - 10kg

DRAG TYPE - STAR

WEIGHT (G) - 330g

The Shimano Tranx 200A-HG Baitcast Reel comes from the Shimano Tranx range, which is the next level in saltwater proofed baitcaster reels.

A great option or fisho' looking for a small reel packing a lot of grunt!

Features:

• Hagane Body
• High Efficiency Gearing (HEG)
• X-Ship
• S3D Spool
• CoreProtect saltwater protection
• Super Free Spool
• Double paddle handle
• S-ARB VBS
• Cross Carbon Drag

Specifications:

• Retrieve per crank: 77cm
• Bearings: 3+1
• Max Drag: 5.5kg
• Drag Type: Star
• Weight: 220g
• PowerPro Cap: 30 lbs/ 190 yds
• Gear Ratio: 7:2:1
• Line Capacity: 0.28mm/190m
• Shimano 10-year warranty

Shimano's TLD15 is arguably one of the most versatile lever drags around. This reel has been a staple item in Shimano's range since the late 80's. 

Great for light to medium tackle game fishing, Snapper bottom fishing deeper water and they also make pretty good casting reels. Place a thumb on the spool, flip the lever back to the “free' position and fire away. Perfect for use out of a boat, off the rocks, or anywhere that big, fast fish live, they are simply brilliant on small game incl yellowtail kingfish, yellowfin tuna and albacore etc.

Reel features:
Graphite Frame
Graphite Side Plates
Aluminum Spool
Barrel Handle Grip

Reel specifications:
Bearings 4
Max Drag 10 kg
Capacity Mono 9 kg / 411 m
Weight 527 g
Capacity Braid 50 lbs / 639 yds
Gear Ratio 4.0:1

Tekota's legacy of lifespan and quality continues with the fully reengineered Shimano Tekota 500 A-HG Baitcast Reel.

Vast improvements have been made, including Coreprotect water resist to increase corrosion resistance, loud clicker and new ergonomic S-Compact body design.

Shimano Tekota 500 A-HG Baitcast Reel Features:

Hagane Body

S-ARB

CoreProtect

Cross Carbon Drag

Shimano Tekota 500 A-HG Baitcast Reel Specifications:

PowerPro Line Capacity (test (lb)/yd): 40/390, 50/330, 65/240

Mono Line Capacity (test (lb)/ yd): 12/440,14/340,16/285

Weight: 15.3oz

Bearings: 3+1

Gear Ratio: 6:3:1

THE SPEEDMASTER LD IS A NEW ADDITION TO THE SHIMANO CONVENTIONAL LEVER DRAG LINE UP, THE DESIGN BRIEF WAS FOR A REEL TO SIT JUST BELOW THE TALICA IN STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE.

Designed as a durable, castable 2-speed lever drag reel, perfect for fishing either mono or braid, whilst slow trolling livebaits or deep dropping baits. In the hand the new Speed Master LD feels tough, yet has finesse in operation often found in smaller reels.

Features & Specs:

SPEEDMASTER 20LD 2 SPEED

MONO CAP (KG/M) - 50lb / 260yd

CAPACITY BRAID (LB/YARD) - 80lb / 575yd

GEAR RATIO - 5.2:1 - 2.3:1

RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM) - 132cm / 58cm

BEARINGS - 4

DRAG POWER (KG) - 20kg

DRAG TYPE - Carbon LEVER DRAG 

WEIGHT (G) - 980g

THE SPEEDMASTER LD IS A NEW ADDITION TO THE SHIMANO CONVENTIONAL LEVER DRAG LINE UP, THE DESIGN BRIEF WAS FOR A REEL TO SIT JUST BELOW THE TALICA IN STRENGTH AND PERFORMANCE.

Designed as a durable, castable 2-speed lever drag reel, perfect for fishing either mono or braid, whilst slow trolling livebaits or deep dropping baits. In the hand the new Speed Master LD feels tough, yet has finesse in operation often found in smaller reels.

Features & Specs:

• SPEEDMASTER 16LD MODEL - SPM16II

• DESCRIPTION - SPEEDMASTER 16LD

• MONO CAP (KG/M) - 15/300

• CAPACITY DIA (MM-M) - 0.51/320

• CAPACITY POWER PRO (LB/YARD) - 50/845

• GEAR RATIO - 5.7:1/3.1:1 (depending on gear selection).

• RETRIEVE PER CRANK (CM) - 104/56cm*

• BEARINGS - 4+1

• DRAG POWER (KG) - 18kg

• DRAG TYPE - Lever Drag 

• WEIGHT (G) - 760g

The Shimano Corvalus 400 reel is well suited to a number of different applications from slow jigging and soft baiting for snapper, to bottom bouncing for blue cod and gurnard. The Corvalus has a die-cast aluminium frame, aluminium side plates and spool, three A-RB bearings and one stainless steel roller bearing, and a non-disengaging level wind system on the 400, Super Stopper and Assist Stopper, and a quick take-down system for easy maintenance.

The Variable Brake System controls precise casts and lessens the possibilities of over runs.

Reel specs:

Bearings 3+1
Mono Capacity 4 kg / 302 m
Weight 335 g
Braid Capacity 50 lbs / 278 yds
Gear Ratio 5.2:1