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Showing posts with label Shimano. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shimano. Show all posts
December 16, 2011
The Elf C2000S is here
Finally got my reel today. Details coming soon...
December 13, 2011
Another Elf...
So, you have already read my post on the Shimano ELF 2500. I have ordered a smaller version, precisely the C2000S shallow spool for my ultralight fishing. Wait for a out of the box review pretty soon.
In the meantime a photo of my current 2500. Still needs to be spooled. Waiting for my braid to arrive as well.
Enjoy.
In the meantime a photo of my current 2500. Still needs to be spooled. Waiting for my braid to arrive as well.
Enjoy.
November 13, 2011
Shimano TV
If you are so passionate about lure fishing like me you probably know this amazing website already, but I am going to share it on blog anyway.
Shimano Japan has an great video section named Shimano TV. Here you can watch hundreds of incredible fishing videos in high quality. They are divided by categories. If you use a browser with an online translation you can navigate easily.
The only downside is that there is no translation or closed caption in English, but still the quality of the images and the fishes make them worth watching every time.
Great Site A+
Shimano Japan has an great video section named Shimano TV. Here you can watch hundreds of incredible fishing videos in high quality. They are divided by categories. If you use a browser with an online translation you can navigate easily.
The only downside is that there is no translation or closed caption in English, but still the quality of the images and the fishes make them worth watching every time.
Great Site A+
November 1, 2011
My New Toy: Shimano Elf 2500
I got another package from Plat Japan (a very good online store that I'll review pretty soon on my blog) This time it is a nice reel from Shimano.
The Shimano Elf
The Elf is a low-medium end reel in the Shimano range. It used to be a complete blue reel but it received a major design change at the beginning of 2011. The reel looks even better now. The features are good, I would say just above the average Shimano reels and just below the mid-high end reels. It is a JDM reel, so it is not available in Europe nor US. If we had to compare the reels I would say that is similar to the European Technium model or the Saros in the US. It is a notch below to the Stradic (both Euro and US)
The color scheme is what really sold me. The dark titanium like finish together with the nice metallic orange accents does really give the reel a nice and more expensive look. I still have to try it (of course) but at first glance and after a couple of handle turns I can say that it is smooth as butter and it feels solid. The cost for the 2500 is 8000 YEN (approx 105 USD) so it is a good offer for the money. I will write a better review once I spool it and give it a try. I think it will match my 7 ft. kayak rod :)
Some details and features of the reel:
It comes in several sizes. From 1000 (aji fishing/trout) all the way to size 5000 (medium-heavy salt). It has variations like shallow spool models and double handle.
GOOD FOR SALTWATER
The Elf features rust resistant bearing making it resistant for saltwater use.
OK FOR SHOWER (WATER RESISTANT)
The reel can be washed in the shower. It is not waterproof but it is water resistant.
The AR-C spool has a special shape that allows better and longer casts and is easy on braid lines
AERO WRAP
The line lays on the spool evenly and better and . Especially useful for braid lines. It reduces friction and allows better casts.
EASY MAINTENANCE PORT
This nice feature allows a direct lubrication of the reel without having to take it apart.
The Shimano Elf
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| Official photo from Shimano Japan website. |
The color scheme is what really sold me. The dark titanium like finish together with the nice metallic orange accents does really give the reel a nice and more expensive look. I still have to try it (of course) but at first glance and after a couple of handle turns I can say that it is smooth as butter and it feels solid. The cost for the 2500 is 8000 YEN (approx 105 USD) so it is a good offer for the money. I will write a better review once I spool it and give it a try. I think it will match my 7 ft. kayak rod :)
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| Nice plain, cool packaging. The 2500 is on my desk :) |
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| Detail of the Spool. Notice the very nice metallic orange. A real eye catcher. |
Some details and features of the reel:
It comes in several sizes. From 1000 (aji fishing/trout) all the way to size 5000 (medium-heavy salt). It has variations like shallow spool models and double handle.
GOOD FOR SALTWATER
The Elf features rust resistant bearing making it resistant for saltwater use.
OK FOR SHOWER (WATER RESISTANT)
The reel can be washed in the shower. It is not waterproof but it is water resistant.
ARC-C SPOOL
The AR-C spool has a special shape that allows better and longer casts and is easy on braid lines
AERO WRAP
The line lays on the spool evenly and better and . Especially useful for braid lines. It reduces friction and allows better casts.
EASY MAINTENANCE PORT
This nice feature allows a direct lubrication of the reel without having to take it apart.
FOR MORE INFO CHECK THE SHIMANO JAPAN OFFICIAL PAGE: New Shimano Elf
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| If you like orange. This reel is for you. Details of the micro adjustable drag knob. |
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| Detail of the spool. AR-C SPOOL. |
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| Notice the "Maintenance Port". Common in mid level reels. |
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| Made in Malaysia. |
October 23, 2011
Special Seabass webpage from Shimano Japan
Shimano Japan has a special page dedicated to seabass fishing. It is in japanese but you can still enjoy cool photos, products and videos. As a marketer I consider this kind of websites a great work. Every page, every picture and every product is well explained into the smallest detail (don't know Japanese but the amount of written info is outstanding). It is incredible the dedication and the time they spend on these kind of technical details. I really enjoy the way Japanese brands market their products. Still haven't seen anything like this from any European or US fishing company. This site gets a nice A+!
Click the link below:
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| Screenshot of the website |
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