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SHIMANO U.K. E-NEWS - JANUARY 2007

ENEWS Contents:

Introduction
Shimano Digital Catalogue CD
Latest Additions To The Specialist Rod Range
New Product Catalogue 2007
Latest Product Reviews
Deadbait Fishing For Pike - Jan Porter

Latest Product Reviews
Shimano Index

INTRODUCTION
Happy New Year and welcome to the latest edition of ENEWS from Shimano U.K. This month we are excited to announce the launch of our digital catalogue CD for 2007, stuffed with over 2,000 products, interactive presentations, instructional video clips ... Have you ever considered a spot of winter preditor fishing? we take a look at the latest additions to our Specialist range - whilst Jan Porter shares his thoughts on starting out in Pike fishing - including an exclusive enews competition to win a preditor fishing outfit. Completing January's lineup is a look at all the latest reviews of your favourite Shimano gear. We hope you enjoy the issue.

SHIMANO DIGITAL CATALOGUE CD 2007

As a manufacturer at the forefront of technology, Shimano have introduced an Interactive Catalogue CD for 2007. With products becoming more specialised, and designed for specific situations, Shimano understand the need for anglers to choose their product correctly.

The digital catalogue includes all current 2007 products as found in existing catalogue, with the addition of many exciting features such as: instructional videos to help you get the best from your Shimano Tackle, Screensavers & Wallpapers, Interactive Presentations and a Shimano Technology Showcase.

Now available from all Shimano Dealerships throughout United Kingdom - Click Here for your nearest dealer.

LATEST ADDITIONS TO THE SPECIALIST ROD RANGE - NEW FOR 2007

Nexave Specialist Medium

Designed for versatility, the Nexave Specialist is equipped with both an Avon top and a quivertip carrying top with 4 different quivertips. This makes it a rod that can be used for a wide range of methods, on a wide range of waters, for a wide range of species. A combination of XT30 and XT60 gives the blank strength and a responsive action. With the Avon top fitted it also makes a great small carp rod for day ticket fisheries.

Product Code: NEXSPM | RRP: £99.99 - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO REVIEW (anglingtimes.co.uk) - Click Here

Full Product Details - Click Here | Available From All Shimano Dealerships - Click Here

Beastmaster BX All Round 11' 1.75lb

Built on a responsive XT60 carbon blank with Biofibre, the Beastmaster BX All Round has a classic through action perfectly suited to playing large fish. Fitted with a Shimano reel seat and Shimano Hardlite guides, the rod is light yet powerful and has a custom built look. Available in both 11’ and 12’ both with a 1.75lb test curve.

Product Code: BMBXAR11175 | RRP: £94.99

Full Product Details - Click Here | Available From All Shimano Dealerships - Click Here

Tribal Specialist Range

Designed for the advanced, specialist angler - The Tribal Specialist range covers all situations. Built on XT300LRC carbon blanks, with Biofibre, the 12’ blanks are slim and have a minimal ‘hand-built’ look. Fitted with a Fuji reel seat and Fuji MN Alconite guides, the Tribal Specialist range represents true quality. The Medium version has a mellow action and two top sections - Avon 1.5lb and a quivertip section, with 4 quivertips. The Heavy version is more powerful and has two top sections - Avon 1.75lb and a quivertip section, with 4 quivertips. The large Extra-Heavy version is suited to large rivers, and is supplied with two top sections - Avon 2.0lb and a quivertip section with 4 quivertips. An S.T.C. travel version is also available - with a medium 1.5lb test curve, and shorter individual sections for easy transportation.

Tribal Specialist Range: £219.99 to £239.99rrp. | Model Shown: TSXHF RRP: £239.99.

Full Product Details - Click Here | Available From All Shimano Dealerships - Click Here

Shimano Recommends

Super Baitrunner 6000XTE-A - the perfect accompaniment to your specialist fishing outfit.

Technical Features | Aluminium Cold Forged Spool | Hybrid Aluminium Body | Power Roller | Hypergear | Aero Wrap

Floating Shaft II | Super Stopper II | Dyna Balance | Biogrip / Spare Spool and Cold Forged Gear

For all the latest reviews and Super Baitrunner XTE-A Interactive Presentation, please Click Here

Product Code: SBTR6000XTEA | RRP: £134.99

DEADBAIT FISHING FOR PIKE - BY JAN PORTER (2007)

Have you ever considered predator fishing at this time of year, but have never understood where to begin...? Team Tribal member, Jan Porter provides an exclusive insight into his favourite method of Deadbait fishing for Pike. Exclusive to Shimano E-NEWS - here's a sneak preview.

"I didn’t start pike fishing in earnest until about 15 years ago and my personal best of 21lb 6oz from the tidal, River Trent is hardly one of the biggest swimming our waters - but for pure spectacle and one of the biggest rushes you’ll get from angling"

"My best results have come to mackerel halves cut slightly diagonally to give a bigger surface area of flavour release, sometimes I will cut a couple of partial fillets leaving the broad end still attached to the body to create a flapper which substantially increases the rubby dubby effect."

"I recommend a treble that is semi barbed, the single hook goes into the root of the tail and the semi barb treble is attached into the flank (approx. 4 inches apart) of the bait leaving two barbless hooks to catch the fish with. I recommend starting with a size 6 single semi barbed hook."

"... a couple of Biomaster XTA reels loaded with 15lb Catana monofilament is perfect and allows me to cast a good distance if so required."

"There is nothing finer than watching a float disappear i.e. a bite, when you are using a large pike float – I find it to be more dramatic."

EXCLUSIVE E-NEWS FEATURE COMPETITION - WIN JAN'S STARTER KIT TO PIKE FISHING.

Click Here to read entire feature and to enter competition.

SHIMANO PRODUCT CATALOGUE 2007 - ORDER NOW

A paper-based Shimano Product Catalogue 2007 is still available to order online, and is packed full of many new and exciting products such as the new Calais DC with digital control, Aero Technium XTA - the ultimate Big Pit, the new Super Baitrunner family, and many, many more.

Click Here for online registration form.

FORCEMASTER XT 1600P REVIEW CORRECTION- APF (Feb-2007)

A recent review in the February edition of Advanced Pole referred to the Forcemaster XT 16m pole being supplied with telescopic power kits. This was a printing error and all Forcemaster XT poles are supplied with a Take apart match top 3 kit in the pole, 2 Put-over power top 2 kits and a Cupping Kit. The put over power kits are designed for ease of elastication and with the larger bore top section so there is no cutting back for a 12 elastic, giving the true length pole after elastication. Click Here for full product specifications.

LATEST SHIMANO PRODUCT REVIEWS

Nexave Specialist Medium - Angling Times

AT's Steve Stone tests out the latest edition to Shimano's Specialist range - Nexave Specialist Medium. Featuring an exclusive online video review (thanks to anglingtimes.co.uk). Click Here

Forcemaster Uptide 9648 - SeaAngler (Jan 2007)

Introducing the latest edition to Shimano's Uptide range - the Forcemaster Uptide 9' 6'' 4-8. Check out the latest review from SeaAngler "For a mid-priced uptider this is a well built and responsive rod", Tested at Sea, Jan 2007. Click Here

Nexave BX 1150P - BEST ON TEST - Improve Your Coarse Fishing (Feb 2007)

"It's the best pole I've seen for less than £150" - Lewis Murawski tests out and awards the latest Nexave BX 1150 as Best In Test in Improve Your Coarse Fishing (Feb 2007) - read entire review online. Click Here

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