The Catana is for many years Shimano’s most sold spinning reel in Europe! And that’s no coincidence: the Catana is strong, solid, smooth and reliable for years, while the price is very competitive. When compared to the previous series (FC), the reel has a new, modern and striking black stealth design. It rotates very smooth and all parts are made to last. Many parts inside are updated and that makes it possible to upgrade the drag power massively, compared to the FC model. This makes the reel also more powerful and ready for fighting big fish! The Catana can be used for many ways of fishing. Of course for predator / spinning / trout, but also very suitable for feeder/match/coarse/commercial fishing, because it is equipped with the anti-retour lever which is liked by many anglers. Because the range is extended with also HG versions, the reel is even more versatile than the previous generation!
The SIENNA is an all round spinning reel which is popular all over the world. It’s an ideal choice for the angler who is just beginning with fishing or has a small budget, but still wants to fish with a reliable reel. In this segment, there are many poor quality spinning reels on the market with ‘high specs’ (advertising with 10 ball bearings, etc). The Sienna does not have 10 ball bearings, but it has the quality which Shimano is known for; strong and smooth Shimano gearing, alu spool and a strong XT-7 body.
The new Sienna RE is a new version of the Sienna RD. This low-end rear drag spinning reel is perfect for every angler who likes to fish occasionally and who does not want to spend a large amount of money on a reel but still wants to experience the quality of Shimano. The Sienna RE will work best for coarse fishing with e.g. a light feeder or float rod, but can also work fine for medium/light spinning on perch/pike/zander.
If you are on a tight budget but don't want to sacrifice quality the FX is right up your street