Will be at the Osaka Show this weekend in Japan..............http://fishing.shimano.co.jp/product/reel/3172

Wild

Pretty wild looking - kind of looks like an old Calais that got left in a wind tunnel overnight then dumped into a tumbler to smooth it out

Very Futuristic Appearance ~

 

At the bottom of the page of the attached link - there seems to be two spool options for the reel.

 

Both a shallow and a deep spool; really like having the choice.

 

The flexibility to use the same reel for a couple of different applications is nice.

 

Clearly I do realize that I one of the few here who are unable to read Japanese, so I'm simply going by the pictures.

 

A-Jay

Very Futuristic Appearance ~

 

At the bottom of the page of the attached link - there seems to be two spool options for the reel.

 

Both a shallow and a deep spool; really like having the choice.

 

The flexibility to use the same reel for a couple of different applications is nice.

 

Clearly I do realize that I one of the few here who are unable to read Japanese, so I'm simply going by the pictures.

 

A-Jay

You are correct as well as the three different gear ratios that will be available and some of the carry over from the Antares HG. i.e. Micro gearing and the new SVS braking system. (Vertical) 

looks like a gundam fighter...oooh

Clearly I do realize that I one of the few here who are unable to read Japanese, so I'm simply going by the pictures.

 

A-Jay

If you use Chrome, it will translate the site for you to English. Helps a boat load in understanding what the heck we're looking at. lol.  I actually really like the look of this reel. 

If you use Chrome, it will translate the site for you to English. Helps a boat load in understanding what the heck we're looking at. lol.  I actually really like the look of this reel. 

I dub thee the Official BR Translator for future Japanese posts ...Thank you  

I wouldn't pay that much for a reel! :laugh5:

The 8.5:1 ratio model offers a whopping 35.8 ipt.  6 ounce weight. $456 at current conversion rates. Optional spool about $100 - the going rate.

 

Now, will all this translate into a new Calais replacement for the U.S. ?

I wouldn't pay that much for a reel! :laugh5:

You are such a "Crass Angler".....

The 8.5:1 ratio model offers a whopping 35.8 ipt.  6 ounce weight. $456 at current conversion rates. Optional spool about $100 - the going rate.

 

Now, will all this translate into a new Calais replacement for the U.S. ?

After the new Antares, I would hope so......

Yeah - lots of nifty introductions on the JDM scene, but pickins' are getting a bit sparse here.  One would think that all this new technology would translate over into updated Calais and Core models for the U.S.

It Looks like Shimano took a page out of Daiwa's styling book with that flat top up there.

The styling actually reminds me of their old Bantam 100 reels.  Or even the old Chromica:

 

I like the design.

 

That's an amazing looking reel. Dang.

A little more........

The reel question is are you bringing one back? Or maybe two, with one for me! 

Leave it to a country that sells memberships to golf clubs on their stock exchange to bring you such a wonderful product, and at such an affordable price. I bet you will find them on Ebay for $409.00 all day long. I want one.

I started buying Shimano Reels in the middle 70's with the purchase of 6 Bantam Magnumlite Plus 2001. I now have 76 shimano reels & will add a couple of these at the 8.5:1 gear ratio. When does it stop?

I started buying Shimano Reels in the middle 70's with the purchase of 6 Bantam Magnumlite Plus 2001. I now have 76 shimano reels & will add a couple of these at the 8.5:1 gear ratio. When does it stop?

Geebus!

I started buying Shimano Reels in the middle 70's with the purchase of 6 Bantam Magnumlite Plus 2001. I now have 76 shimano reels & will add a couple of these at the 8.5:1 gear ratio. When does it stop?

The reel question is are you bringing one back? Or maybe two, with one for me! 

Not till March/April.....Are you in???

Some internal shots......

 

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