Hooked Up Designs Magazine December 2017

SHIMANO NASCI Offered in the five most popular reel sizes for just about any freshwater action and inshore/coastal saltwater situations, Shimano introduces its new NASCI spinning reels. Proven Shimano technology is on the forefront of the new NASCI reels, with gear durability and water resistance being key design focus points. With the new NASCI reels, “anglers will quickly notice a giant jump in performance from most reels in the $100 price range,” said Shimano product manager Chris Hess. “Along with our Hagane Gear and CoreProtect, NASCI also offers G-Free Body design so the center of gravity is closer to the rod to reduce fatigue, a thicker, more durable bail wire, and Shimano’s X-Ship technology where bearings support the pinion gear to efficiently transmit reeling power.” Additional NASCI features include a rigid aluminum cold forged handle for added durability, and an easy to adjust large front drag knob. “On the 1000 through 4000 size NASCI reels, we use felt drag washers that perform best for fishing situation when you use under 10 pounds of drag pressure,” explains Hess. “On the NASCI C5000 reel, we go with our CrossCarbon drag washer to better handle the higher drag pressure needed in coastal/inshore fishing situations.“ PRICE: $109.99 fish.shimano.com PENN CLASH SPINNING REEL The new PENN Clash spinning reel is a lightweight, technical spinning reel designed for shallow saltwater fun with artificials or live bait. With its computer-controlled CNC gear technology, the precision aluminum/brass main gear and brass pinion are machined to exact tolerances, providing the smoothest possible operation. As expected from PENN, the Clash is built to withstand years of saltwater conditions, with its full-metal aluminum body sideplate and 8+1 sealed ball bearings. A heavy-duty aluminum bail adds to its long life, and its new Leveline slow oscillation system produces tight, near- perfect line lay on its braid- ready skirted spool for improved casting and reduced wind knots. Seven Clash models are available ranging from the 8.2-oz 2000 to the 27.2-oz 8000. PRICE: $179.95 pennfishing.com 26 HOOKED UP DECEMBER 2017 hookedupdesigns.com

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