Shimano CATANA RC Spinning Reels (CAT1000RC) Fishing
Features
- + Smooth rear drag
- + Aluminum Spool
- + Propulsion Line Management System
- + Balanced reel for general recreational fishing
The Shimano Catana RC 1000 is a compact, budget-friendly spinning reel well-suited for light-line presentations on Great Lakes tribs — think finesse trout work, small stream steelhead scouting, or wading skinny water with lighter jigs and small spinners. The Propulsion Line Management System helps reduce wind knots and improve casting distance, a genuine advantage when pitching small marabou jigs under overhanging brush. Its rear drag system offers on-the-fly adjustment when a feisty rainbow makes a surprise run in tight quarters.
29 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 9 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Shimano CATANA RC Spinning Reels (CAT1000RC) Fishing used for?
Shimano's spinning reel is set up for spinners & spoons, and float fishing targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Shimano CATANA RC Spinning Reels (CAT1000RC) Fishing work for?
This spinning reel is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon, smallmouth. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the Shimano CATANA RC Spinning Reels (CAT1000RC) Fishing?
This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $49.99. SteelHead Addiction does not handle inventory, payments, or shipping; Amazon does. We curate the gear and pair it with live conditions context. Click "Buy on Amazon" to complete the purchase.
Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
29 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 9 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Specifications
- Hand Orientation
- Ambidextrous
- Fishing Technique
- Spinning
- Gearbox Ratio
- 5.2
- Other Special Features of the Product
- Propulsion Line Management System, Rear Brake
- Fishing Line Type
- Braided
- Fishing Reel Line Retrieve
- 30 Inches
- Material Type
- Blend
- Handle Material
- Aluminum, Stainless Steel
- Bearing Material Type
- Stainless Steel
- Item Weight
- 0.95 Pounds
- Item Dimensions L x W x H
- 6"L x 6"W x 4"H
- Color
- Black
- Brand Name
- SHIMANO
- Model Name
- Reels Spinning
- Manufacturer
- SHIMANO
- UPC
- 022255216487
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00022255216487
- Item Type Name
- Shimano, Caenan Spinning Reel, 2500 Reel Size, 5.1:1 Gear Ratio, 30" Retrieve Rate, 3 Bearings, Ambi...
- Included Components
- Reel
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Warranty Description
- Contact Manufacturer
- Best Sellers Rank
- #445,396 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #1,359 in Fishing Reels
- ASIN
- B075VCFDKJ
- Customer Reviews
- 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,101)...
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