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The Shimano Catana GX Spinning Telescopic series is designed for anglers looking for an effective balance of performance, versatility and outstanding portability. Developed for mobile fishing, it combines a lightweight Full Carbon blank reinforced with Diaflash technology with a highly compact telescopic construction when collapsed. This makes it an excellent choice for rivers, lakes, canals, harbours and urban fishing environments, including spontaneous sessions.

The moderate-fast action provides a responsive yet progressive feel, making the rods suitable for a wide range of lure fishing techniques. They offer a balanced combination of casting accuracy, lure control and fish-fighting performance, making them particularly effective for mobile anglers and fishing in restricted spaces.

The Full Carbon blank delivers a lightweight and responsive construction, while Diaflash technology in the handle section helps reduce blank twisting under load. This improves power transfer during casting and provides greater stability when playing fish. Fuji Stainless Steel K-Type guides ensure smooth line management and are suitable for use with both monofilament and braided line.

The Shimano VSS-style reel seat provides secure reel positioning while its ergonomic design contributes to improved comfort and sensitivity during fishing. A traditional cork handle completes the setup, providing a comfortable and reliable grip for longer sessions.

With a compact transport length, the Catana Spinning Telescopic can easily be carried in a backpack, stored in a car or taken on public transport. Compact, versatile and ready to fish, it is designed for anglers who move frequently and want a dependable spinning rod available whenever an opportunity arises.

TECHNICAL FEATURES 

• Rod type: telescopic spinning rod
• Series: Shimano Catana GX Spinning Telescopic
• Construction: telescopic, designed for reduced transport and storage dimensions
• Blank: Full Carbon
• Blank technology: Diaflash
• Action: Moderate-Fast
• Application: lure spinning
• Recommended environments: rivers, lakes, canals, harbours and urban fishing spots
• Guides: Fuji Stainless Steel K-Type
• Reel seat: Shimano VSS-style
• Handle: cork
• Key features: lightweight construction, responsiveness, sensitivity and fish control
• Line compatibility: suitable for monofilament and braided line
• Transport: compact collapsed length

WHO IS IT FOR

• Spinning anglers looking for a compact and easy-to-carry rod.
• Mobile anglers who frequently move between different fishing spots.
• Anglers fishing in rivers, lakes, canals, harbours and urban environments.
• Lure anglers who use different techniques and require a versatile action.
• Anglers looking for a responsive, sensitive and reliable rod without giving up the convenience of telescopic construction.
• Anglers travelling with a backpack, car or public transport who want to minimise tackle bulk.
• Fishermen looking for a rod ready for short or spontaneous fishing sessions.
• Beginners seeking a versatile rod offering an excellent balance of performance and practicality.
• Experienced anglers looking for a compact backup or travel spinning rod.

The Shimano Catana GX Spinning EVA combines a modern design, lightweight construction and technical features developed to deliver reliable performance when lure fishing. It is an excellent choice for anglers starting their spinning journey who want a versatile and dependable rod, while also offering experienced fishermen an efficient solution with an excellent performance-to-price ratio.

The Full Carbon blank provides a lightweight and responsive platform, while Diaflash technology in the lower section increases torsional rigidity and helps keep the blank stable during casting, hook setting and fighting fish. The result is a precise and responsive rod that efficiently transfers angler input to the lure.

The rod is equipped with Fuji Stainless Steel K-Type guides, designed to provide smooth line flow and efficient line management with both monofilament and braided lines. The Shimano VSS-style reel seat offers an ergonomic grip and a direct connection to the blank, enhancing comfort and sensitivity during extended fishing sessions.

Different actions are available to suit a wide range of modern spinning techniques. Fast-action models provide quick response, precise lure control and efficient hook setting, while Moderate-Fast models deliver a more progressive loading curve and increased versatility, making them particularly effective when greater shock absorption is required during the fight.

With its Full Carbon construction, Diaflash technology and quality components, the Catana GX Spinning EVA delivers an impressive balance of sensitivity, control and reliability. It is an ideal platform for anglers looking to improve their technique while benefiting from a well-engineered and accessible spinning rod.

Technical Features 

• Blank: lightweight and responsive Full Carbon construction
• Technology: Diaflash for increased torsional rigidity and stability under load
• Available actions: Fast and Moderate-Fast
• Application: spinning and lure fishing
• Guides: Fuji Stainless Steel K-Type
• Reel seat: ergonomic Shimano VSS-style
• Grip: modern split EVA handle
• Alternative version: Moderate-Fast action with classic cork handle
• Line compatibility: suitable for both monofilament and braided line
• Key characteristics: lightweight, sensitive, responsive and versatile
• Performance benefits: improved lure control, casting accuracy and fast hook-setting response
• Target: ideal for anglers starting out in spinning and for those seeking an excellent performance-to-price ratio

Who Is It For

• Anglers who are starting their spinning fishing journey
• Fishermen looking for a modern, lightweight and responsive rod
• Lure anglers seeking a versatile rod for a wide range of artificial lure techniques
• Anglers looking to quickly improve their casting technique, sensitivity and lure control
• Fishermen seeking a reliable rod for different spinning applications
• Anglers who prefer a Fast action for increased responsiveness and precision
• Fishermen who prefer a more progressive and versatile Moderate-Fast action
• Anglers looking for quality components and excellent value for money
• Budget-conscious fishermen who do not want to compromise on performance and reliability

The new Shimano Catana Tele Boat Light Drifting rod has been designed for light drifting and offers excellent value for money. The telescoping design is easy to carry and the extra length and fast action make line control precise and easier than shorter traditional rods. If you like to fish with a light drifting style, the Shimano Catana Tele Boat Light Drifting is a great rod to have on hand. Perfect for targeting prey such as mackerel, sea bream, horse mackerel, you will be amazed at how light and well balanced these fantastic looking rods are, especially when you have to constantly adjust the line during leeway. With a casting power of 50g, covering a wide range of weights, two solid tips are provided which allow you to adjust the action by selecting your preferred power. During use, you will appreciate the extra length and fast action of these rods, which will allow you to maintain excellent control of the bait, even at long distances. The Catana Tele Boat Light Drifting's Full Carbon telescopic blank not only gives the rod a lightweight, balanced feel, but also provides greater strength, while the short length for transportation increases storage convenience. Supplied with two solid tips of different strengths, the fast action and extra length of these models improve line control at a distance and increase the speed of the tip at the moment of strike to guarantee an ultra-fast strike. Equipped with Shimano Hardlite stainless steel, anti-corrosion guides, the Catana has a Shimano reel seat and a rubber cap for fighting comfort.

The new Shimano Catana CX TE Boat Quiver rod is designed for medium-light bottom fishing. Built on Full Carbon telescoping blanks, rated up to 150g in weight, they feature fast action and are all supplied with two interchangeable tips. The Catana CX TE Boat Quiver is a very popular big game and cross country rod offering excellent value for money. The fast action of this comfortable telescopic model, combined with the different lengths available, allows you to fish effectively in all water depths, using weights up to 150 g (5 oz). By choosing between the 2 supplied colored interchangeable fiberglass tips, you have almost two rods. The Catana CX TE Boat Quiver's Full Carbon blank has a fast action that offers complete control when bottom fishing and bottom fishing. With various lengths and a draw weight up to 150g (5 oz), it is well suited to slower currents where not as much lead is needed to reach and hold position on the bottom. All rods feature Shimano Hardlite stainless steel guides that are braid safe and corrosion resistant, and a versatile DPS reel seat and comfortable rubber gimbal.