Wild_Guide_Spring2016

Cast Away
CASTING GEAR HAS BUILT A REPUTATION
AS BEING “JUST FOR THE PROS”. THE SKILL
REQUIRED TO USE THIS EQUIPMENT IS
FEARED BY MANY ANGLERS WHO STEER
AWAY FROM IT AND SIMPLY AVOID USING IT
ALTOGETHER. THERE ARE MANY COMPANIES
OUT THERE SHATTERING THESE MYTHS
WITH USER FRIENDLY TECHNOLOGIES AND
EXCELLENT ENTRY LEVEL GEAR THAT YOU
DON’T HAVE TO BE AFRAID OF ANYMORE.
SHIMANO CAENAN This bait casting reel
is tough to beat on all fronts. The 6:5:1 gear ratio will
handle many different lure types including worms,
jigs, spinnerbaits and even those fast and furious
cranks baits. 6 shielded stainless steel ball bearings
will retrieve those baits with a smooth reeling action.
The VBS braking system and lo-mass spool create
easy start up inertia making this reel ideal for casting
even the lightest baits easily. All this ringing in under
$100 means this reel is worth a second thought.
www.fish.shimano.com
Ignore the perception that in order
to avoid the dreaded “rats nest” of a
spooled out reel you have to break
your bank and buy the top dollar
gear. The number of options on
the market can make the decision
making process overwhelming,
but we’ve compiled a few of our
favourite consumer friendly rigs
that should be on the top of your
shopping list.
These rigs are intended as all
arounders that will suit a number
of situations. Once you become
comfortable with the mechanics
of casting gear you can start
tailoring these rigs to more
specific applications like flipping
and pitching, cranking, jerking,
jigging etc.
While learning something new
is always rewarding, the level of
control and finesse casting gear
will add to your fishing will not
only add a new level of enjoyment
but just may give you the edge you
need to land that trophy you’ve
been chasing.
SHIMANO CONVERGENCE
From the graphite construction to
the Custom Shimano Reel Seats, the
convergence series rods have all the high
end features without the high end price
tag, coming in well under $100 again.
The convergence is available in a variety
of technique specific actions for bass,
trout and salmon. The 6’8” medium-heavy
power, fast action “Worm & Jig” version
is a great all arounder to pair with the
Caenan reel. www.fish.shimano.com
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Wild Guide . Spring 2016