Shimano ActiveCast

The Shimano ActiveCast is a surfcasting and long-distance casting reel for big-game anglers. The ActiveCast is an affordable surfcasting reel with a reliable 3.8:1 gear ratio. The popular and proven drag system delivers superior drag control, with up to 15 kg of drag power! The high-quality features, such as the double anodized spool made of cold-forged aluminum, the line laying system combining Aero Wrap and two-speed spool oscillation system, and the powerful aluminum crank, are also impressive in this reel concept. Whether you’re a surf angler or a big game hunter, this reel is definitely a long-distance casting machine.

Specifications

• Line capacity: PE #5 – 225m, #6 – 185m, #8 – 140m
• Braking force: 15 kg
• Translation: 3.8:1 – 82cm
• Weight: 650g

We recommend the Seaguar R18 LTD , the test winner among FC lines from Japan, as a suitable line.