Shimano Catana RC

The Catana RC is a rear-drag spinning reel. This reel will perfectly fit the needs of anglers who are looking for a low-budget, but smooth running reel.

The reel is designed for saltwater fishing, mainly aiming at Bolognese, Tele Trout and all kinds of spin fishing for Perch, Pike, or Zander. Also the smooth running drag will have enough power to fish on commercials and fight big carp. The combination of the low RRP, Shimano quality and modern design makes this reel a perfect buddy for both new and also experienced anglers.

The superb striking design of the Catana features two shielded ball bearings and a roller bearing, providing smoothness usually found on much more expensive reels. Additionally, a finely tuned brake will be powerful enough to fight a large carp. 

A strong lightweight aluminium spool comes as standard making the Catana ideal for both mono and braided lines. The Catana RC is beautifully balanced and suitable for light lines as well as more demanding situations.

Dyna-Balance for exceptional smoothness and performance, and Super Stopper II for instant hook setting and assured fish-playing, make the Catana RC the outstanding rear drag reel in its price class.

The combination of low price and modern design makes the Shimano Catana RC an ideal assistant for both beginners and experienced anglers.

Shimano Technologies

Super Stopper 2: anti-reverse uses a one-way bearing that eliminates backplay. This provides the angler with instant hooksetting power. In some reels, the Super Stopper II can be turned off to allow backreeling for special techniques and situations.

Power Roller: The special design of the Shimano Power Roller significantly reduces line twist during the retrieve and is a big advantage when using thin mono and braid.

Dyna Balance: This feature eliminates wobble during the retrieve by counter balancing the rotor to enhance sensitivity and smoothness. By using computer balancing, an approach similar to car tire balancing, Shimano is able to redistribute the rotor weight to create smooth rotation and eliminate vibrations caused by the reel.

Varispeed II: Normal oscillation systems use a constant rotation of the oscillation gear that, when translated to the cam, provides an inconsistent spool speed. This results in line lay that stacks at either end of the spool. By using an oval oscillation gear, Shimano is able to alter the speed of the oscillation cam to provide a consistent spool speed. This results in an even line lay that provides excellent castability and manageability.

AR-C Spool: A patented spool design with a V-shape spool lip means line peels off the reel in smaller loops, resulting in longer and more accurate casts. The AR-C spool also minimises the risk of backlash.