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Shimano Extends its Orca Lure Series with the New Orca Slim

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Shimano has extended its Orca lure series by adding the SP-Orca Slim. The Pop-ORCA Slim is the newest popper addition to the ORCA offshore lure series. This popper has a unique bubble chamber that was designed to maximize commotion, coupled with diving and erratic swimming action, this lure is sure to get the attention of […]

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Shimano Extends Its Orca Lure Series with the SP-Baby Orca

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Shimano has extended its Orca lure series by adding the SP-Orca baby. This lure is a small subsurface lure that provides offshore anglers the ability to catch finicky pelagic species that are keyed in on smaller baits. With its small compact body and heavy center weight anglers won’t have to sacrifice casting distance. When fishing […]

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Shimano Stradic Wins Best New Saltwater Reel at ICAST 2019

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Shimano’s redesigned Stradic spinning reel was awarded the coveted Best Saltwater Reel in the New Product Showcase at this year’s Icast in Orlando, Florida. This Inventive Fishing New Product Introduction is for informational purposes only. Inventive Fishing has not field-tested the product addressed here and, thus, neither endorses nor criticizes the product. For critical reviews […]

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Popular Size Stella SW Spinning Reels Continue Shimano’s Techology Advancements

When it comes to saltwater fishing, the right reel with the right features plays a big part for a successful day on the water. Shimano’s thorough understanding of this ‘right reel’ is made clear with the new, re-designed Stella SW 8000PG, 8000HG, 10000PG, 14000XG, now being introduced at sports shows from coast-to-coast and soon to […]

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Gear Reviews

Gear Review: Shimano NASCI Spinning Reels

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The Inventive Fishing team has been in Hawaii fishing for the big bonefish of Oahu’s flats. They pitted Shimano’s NASCI spinning reel against some 10 pound bones and gave these reels a serious work out. This video is the Inventive Fishing review of the NASCI spinning reel filmed in Oahu, Hawaii. FISH ON!  

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Gear Review: Shimano Pop Orca

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Shimano has added a topwater lure to their Orca lure series. Made with a special “Bubble Chamber” and a flow-through design, the Pop-Orca provides some great visual disruption for that surface bite.  

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New Product Introduction: Shimano Coltsniper

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Shimano has expanded its line of Coltsniper Lures, and in this video Seth Funt introduces us to these new additions at Icast 2017. This Inventive Fishing New Product Introduction is for informational purposes only. Inventive Fishing has not field-tested the product addressed here and, thus, neither endorses nor criticizes the product. For critical reviews of […]

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New Product Introduction: Evair Deck Shoe by Shimano.

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Shimano introduced a new deck shoe at Icast 2017. Seth Funt kindly introduced us to the new Shimano Evair Deck Shoe. This Inventive Fishing New Product Introduction is for informational purposes only. Inventive Fishing has not field-tested the product addressed here and, thus, neither endorses nor criticizes the product. For critical reviews of specific products, […]

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New Product Introduction: Shimano Sustain Spinning Reel

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Shimano’s new Sustain Spinning reel is designed with saltwater and freshwater anglers in mind. Shimano’s own Seth was kind enough to introduce us to this new, durable reel at Icast 2017. This Inventive Fishing New Product Introduction is for informational purposes only. Inventive Fishing has not field-tested the product addressed here and, thus, neither endorses […]

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New Product Introduction: Shimano Ocea Rods (ICAST 2017)

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Shimano introduced a new series of rods designed specifically for saltwater anglers: the Ocea series. Shimano’s Seth took the time to introduce us to this new rod at ICAST 2017. This Inventive Fishing New Product Introduction is for informational purposes only. Inventive Fishing has not field-tested the product addressed here and, thus, neither endorses nor […]

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Gear Review: Shimano Flats Wading Boot

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This is an Inventive Fishing Gear review of Shimano’s award-winning Flats Wading Boot. This boot is ideal for anyone wading rugged shorelines or flats. The tough sole stands up against the sharpest coral, oyster shells, lava, urchin spines, or other potential foot hazards.  

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New Product Introduction: Shimano Flats Wading Boots

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Anyone who fishes or wades the flats knows the importance of a good flats wading boot. Shimano’s new Flats Wading Boot was awarded the Best of Show for Footwear at Icast 2016. Chris Hess, Senior Product Manager at Shimano was kind enough to take some time to introduce us to the award-winning Shimano boot. This […]

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New Product Introduction: Shimano Nasci Series Spinning Reel

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Shimano introduced the all new Nasci spinning reel series at Icast 2016. The new Nasci series is designed with durability in mind and changes the game in the mid-range spinning reel market. Chris Hess, Senior Product Manager at Shimano was kind enough to take some time to introduce us to the Shimano Nasci reel series. This Inventive […]

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New Product Introduction: Shimano’s Colt Sniper

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Shimano has introduced two new Colt Sniper saltwater lures: one in a stick bait design and one in a jerkbait design. Chris Hess, Senior Product Manager at Shimano, introduced the new lures to us at ICAST 2016. This Inventive Fishing New Product Introduction is for informational purposes only. Inventive Fishing has not field-tested the product addressed […]

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New Product Introduction: Shimano Pop Orca Lures

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Shimano has added 90-milometer-size lure to its Pop-Orca lure series. The Po-Orca lure is specifically designed for saltwater angling and features a unique “Bubble Chamber” open mouth design based on how a jet engine turns low pressure into high pressure. This easy-to-work popper is now available in the new 90-milometer version.  Chris Hess, Senior Product […]

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New Product Introduction: Shimano Stradic Ci4+

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Shimano has released another great addition to its Stradic line of spinning reels: the Ci4+. A lightweight, durable spinning reel, the Stradic Ci4+ features the magnumlite CI4 rotor, made from a material that is 245% stronger than the previous versions of the reel. Shimano’s new Propulsion line management system–which is made up of the Propulsion spool […]

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New Product Introduction: Stradic FK

Shimano’s new Stradic FK won Best in Show for freshwater reels at ICAST 2015, but anyone who knows the Stradic line knows this is a crossover reel that is at home on saltwater as it is on fresh. The Stradic FK has a Hagane cold forged drive gear gear that when combined with Shimano’s X-Ship […]

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New Product Introduction: Shimano Game Type J Jigging Rods

Shimano has introduced a new series of jigging rods designed for a range of saltwater jigging approaches. The New Game Type J rods are made with lightweight, yet strong blanks that use both Shimano’s Spiral X and Hi-Power Xconstruction. The Game Type J offers jigging rods that provide all-day fishing performance. Here’s a quick introduction […]

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Product Introduction: Shimano Surf System

  Shimano North America introduced several new products at this year’s ICAST in Orlando, Florida, including a first look at Shimano’s new Surf System. Ray Leyva, Surf Specialist for Shimano, introduced the surf system to the media in attendance and them met with Inventive Fishing to give us a closer look at the surf system. […]

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