New From Shimano

[netic]

Hey guys, just got my hands on the new Shimano 2008 catologue and man are they some big improvements to some reels and also some new reels coming out....

The new "Fireblood" series looks awesome....a reel in between the Stella and the Aspire series it doefinate looks the goods......

http://www.shimanofireblood.com

There is also the release of new stradics......with the Stella type handle

Most of the other reels have also been either upgraded or given a new look

and then the new rods to match the firebloods also look awesome aswell as some new rock/beach rods also...

Edited September 3, 2007 by netic

[KingsRule]

Wow , to me it looks like there taking a leaf out of daiwa's book on the aesthtics on some of there stuff, that fireblood looks awsome!

[Sammy0884]

Fireblood reels look awesome, might have to get a look at one!

[TheDiko]

Those Fireblood rods and reels are look SWEET!

What rating are the rods in the photo?

IFS

Edited September 3, 2007 by IFishSick

[netic]

1-2 kg - 7"2ft

2-4 kg - 6"9ft

3-6 kg - 7"0 ft

Have a look at the web link...you can see the rods in reel detail..they look awesome

Edited September 3, 2007 by netic

[netic]

good looking firebloods... would love one of those little combos

CFD

Mate i knew you and sam would love em....another $1,000 outfit for you guys

[big_steve]

i dont like it

[Wigg]

What are these outfits worth and who has got them for sale?

Cheers

Wigg

[Basserman]

even better when shimano australia releases the stadic MG later this year

from all reports from overseas and those that have got their hands on one it will be a killer reel and one to make sure the stradic name lives on

[davester28]

The Firebloods look very similar to the Shimano Sephia which has been released in Japan for over a year now (although only in the 2500 size). They cost about $350 in Japan, but given they are to be priced between the Stella and Aspire, Shimano Australia will probably try and gouge you $600-700 a pop for them.

Thanks, Mr Dunphy

[mrsswordfisherman]

Hmmmmm its nice stuff eh - guess who has a reel on order

Will go nice on my new custom 2 - 3kg 6ft 8 bream tournament rod from Mr Davis

Guess I only turn the big 50 once!!

Cheers mrsswordfisherman

[The Iceman]

Oooh nice rod Donna

Sounds a bit like one I have

[Guest]

Hmmmmm its nice stuff eh - guess who has a reel on order

Will go nice on my new custom 2 - 3kg 6ft 8 bream tournament rod from Mr Davis

Guess I only turn the big 50 once!!

Cheers mrsswordfisherman

Geez I hate it when the boss has better fishing gear than me

Cant wait to see Donna in action with this type of gear

Cheers Stewy

[bobfish]

I cant stop salivating....mmmmmmm

[Nolongeramember]

I have a soft spot for Shimano reels and those Firebloods look pretty nice. Cool name aswell- FIREBLOOD hehehe.

[gretsch]

Lets hope they have fixed the oscillation and line laying problems!!!!

[LKW]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!! i want a combo! they look soooo cool!

[johnno]

I seen the firebloods reels yesterday

they look very very bling alright.

they where between the $570-600 range in the 1000,2500,4000 sizes

which i am pretty sure won,t be on my christmas list this year

don,t know how they will look once a bit of boat rash is applied to them.

Edited September 18, 2007 by johnno

[KingsRule]

Sorry to dig up this post again but does anyone know when the tiralejo range of rods will be on sale?

Rob

[johnno]

not sure Rob

i just got a catalogue

and yes as netic said there has been big changes

a new size in the torsa range TS40 cap40/320

a new range trinidads DC with Digitally controlled braking system as used on the calcuttas

2 new ranges of reels Saros and seido also makeover of stradic and sustain

3 new ranges of rods

also additions to every range of rods in the range.