Shimano Catana FF Reels

The new Catana FF range of reels combine affordability with advanced engineering, making it the perfect choice for newcomers and experienced anglers. Incorporating impressive technology like Silent Drive, Anti-Twist Fin, and a high-rigidity body with metal handle, the Catana FF delivers smoothness, strength, and long-lasting reliability that far exceeds expectations for its price point.

Affordable, reliable, and built to perform, the Catana is a freshwater spinning reel that performs well above its price point. Whether you’re casting lightweight lures, working medium setups, or enjoying match and feeder fishing, it adapts effortlessly while maintaining a sleek, understated look. In use, features like Silent Drive deliver impressively smooth operation, while the Anti-Twist reduces tangles so you can focus on fishing. In use, you’ll immediately appreciate the balance of Shimano’s G-Free body design. Lightweight yet highly rigid, and paired with a durable metal handle, it’s easy to use, even during long sessions. Silent Drive technology, combined with 3 stainless steel ball bearings and a roller bearing, delivers consistently smooth, dependable performance with excellent power transfer from the handle to the rotor. The aluminium AR-C spool, working with Varispeed II line lay, boosts casting distance and accuracy with both mono and braid and Anti-Twist Fin keeps line neatly aligned to reduce tangles and improve control. With a wide range of sizes from finesse-friendly 1000 up to powerful 4000 - there’s a Catana for every style. An anti-reverse lever adds extra control, so whichever you choose, you’re set for smooth, exciting fishing every time.

Features

• SilentDrive provides smooth and quiet reel rotation
• Anti-Twist Fin reduces line dropping off the spool and wrapping around the spool
• G Free technology shifts the reels centre of gravity closer to the rod
• AR-C Spool ring shape aides long casting performance
• ZN Diecast gearing
• Anti-reverse lever
• High strength resin body

Specifications

• Catana 1000F – Weight 225g – Gear ratio 5 – max drag 3kg – Line capacity (mm/m) 0.12/155 – 0.14/115 – 0.16-90
• Catana 2500F – Weight 250g – Gear ratio 5 – max drag 4kg - Line capacity (mm/m) 0.25/160
• Catana C3000F – Weight 250g -Gear ratio 5 – max drag 9kg - Line capacity (mm/m) 0.25/210 – 0.30/130 – 0.35/100
• Catana 4000F – Weight 305g – Gear ratio 4.7 – max drag 11kg - Line capacity (mm/m) 0.30/180 – 0.35/130