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High-tech tackle for the forward-thinking angler.
Saltwater spinner
*Shimano Stella STL10000 SW (*above)
As you might expect from a brand synonymous with cycling, Shimano's reel uses a sophisticated gear system to help anglers tame frisky fish. The same line-management system also reduces the chances of snaring the line when casting and ending up with the dreaded "bird's nest". The spool is coated in ceramic to combat saltwater erosion.
£844.99
Big game hunter
Einarsson Invictus 10
Made in Iceland from anodised aluminium, this large single-pin fly reel is designed for landing heavy and muscular fish such as marlin and sailfish. The spool has a soft breaking system that absorbs the shock as the fish thrashes on the hook. And by reducing the potential for snapping the line, you have a wider choice of tackle at your disposal.
£635
Troll catcher
Abu Ambassadeur 7000 series
This popular bait-casting (or multiplier) reel is ideal for trolling (fishing from a moving boat), thanks to its calibrated line counter that allows you to measure out your line.
It also has a loud bite-clicker to alert you to a potential catch. The brass gears have a ratio of 5.3:1 meaning you can reel in more quickly than your average multiplier reel.
£107.99
Surf caster
Quantum Cabo PT C980 (above)
The frame and spool of this spinning reel are made from aircraft-grade aluminium and the bail is titanium to impede the corrosive effect of saltwater. But to be sure of its durability, six layers of protective coating have also been applied. The continuous anti-reverse mechanism helps avoid a slack line while you wait for the fish to bite.
£234.50
Tuna tamer
Hardy Fortuna X4
As the name suggests, this heavy-duty, salt-water-proof, anodised aluminium centre-pin reel is designed for landing big tuna. Its drag system, the in-built inertia design that prevents big fish from snapping the line, can handle 14.5kg of sudden force. Meanwhile, the multi-carbon disc-brake mechanism stops your line playing out as the fish fights.
£749
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