Shimano® Caenan™ Baitcast Reel
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- Aluminum Lo-Mass Spool System
- Super Stopper® and Assist Stopper®
- High-speed 6.5:1 retrieve
- High-density EVA power grips
- 6 shielded SS ball bearings
- VBS braking
- Quickfire II® clutch bar
- Disengaging Levelwind System
- Drilled handle shank
- Ceramic line guide
- Recessed reel foot
- Rated for use with mono, fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
- Approved for use in saltwater
Shimano's Caenan Baitcast Reel offers the features serious anglers demand, in a quick, affordably priced reel that's rated for use with mono, fluorocarbon or braid, in both fresh and saltwater. For casting even the lightest baits, there's an aluminum lo-mass spool with disengaging levelwind plus 6 shielded stainless steel ball bearings for long-term smoothness; Super Stopper instant anti-reverse with Assist Stopper backup; VBS braking; Quickfire II clutch bar; and drilled handle shank.
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Rated 5 out of 5Â by tyson06 Good reel
I have this reel paried with a Skeet Reese Crank Bait rod and it's great. I've caught a lot of good bass on it and it handles great
April 28, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by Nickolasfishery Amazing
Honestly no problems, ability to adjust reel to your fishing style, i never used bait casting reels before, and this reel is what started my new bait casting legacy, you will not be disappointed i GUARANTEE IT!!
Recommend using Braided line, works like a charm for me, and i use every bait/tackle imaginable on it with no problems at all, just small adjustments to the new bait, and walla your fishing freely again
March 1, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by TK95 Bang for the Buck
Great reel for the money. After fishing this reel in freezing temperatures I found out how much the EVA grips really add tremendous comfort. I may begin to swap all my reels out for these just to be consistent and have a nice comfortable reel that performs.
February 5, 2013
Rated 5 out of 5Â by XguideDino Excellent Value!
I purchased this reel because I liked the specifications, namely the combination of light weight, good retrieve speed, and the kind of line capacity which enables it to be a very versatile and efficient crankbait reel. I've put enough bass miles on it for it to prove its reliability and solid performance typical of Shimano products. I have encountered nothing negative at all using this reel.
December 31, 2012
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I put about 140 yards of 30 lb suffix braid straight to the reel. No issues.
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Yes you can. I've done it for years with zero problems.
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When a braided line is first put onto your reel, ideally you should use a few wraps of monofilament as backing. This will keep the line from slipping and guarantee that the line is being packed tightly.Answers
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I can set the hook better and feel bites better with the rod in my right hand so a always use left handed reels.
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If you reel with your right hand than choose a right hand reel. If you reel with your left hand than choose a left hand reel.Answers
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Please use a lube that is made specifically for reels to prevent any damage to your reel such as 38-377-066-00.
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No you should not use vaseline to lube the reel.Details:Â
Which reel has more "bang for the buck?"Answers
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The Shimano Caenan for sure !Images for this Answer
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Nope, the handles are to smallDetails:Â
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Take your line and run it around spool twice and tie square knot tight to spool. Start reeling line up and your done.Details:Â
i just bought this reel and i need a littie help with itAnswers
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Hope this helps, but you want to bring your lure to the tip of the rod, then turn the cast control dial all the way tight. Don't over tighten.Then, slowly turn the cast control the opposite way, so as to free the spool. When the lure/spool moves, tighten the cast control just barely so as to put the brake on a tad past the lures weight.Practice with this method, should help.A:Â
Pop open the VBS side panel...there should be 6 pins...now carefully push outwards on one of them they should make a clicking sound,make sure you do the same to the opposite side of the pin you already engaged so its even. The more you engage (2,4,6) the more resistance your going to have on the spool aiding you in anti-backlashing. Be careful sometimes they'll pop off I generally set 2 of them when I'm fishing into the wind. The system works great just remember to engage by 2, one being opposite to the other just like tightening lug nuts. Hope this helped.
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Set your spool tension, and centrifugal braking system to your liking and lightly hold your thumb to the spool while your casting.To access your brakes lift the flap on the opposite side of the reel from the handle and turn. The side will pop and turn down. To turn off the brakes push them down. To turn them on get the colored brake in between the two stops.
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I recently bought this reel as a "combo" package. My first baitcaster. What simple maintenance tips are there?Will a squirt of WD40 now and again do any harm?
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Do not use WD-40 on your reel, as it will remove grease from gears, and will gum up bearings.Standard quick maintenance on a baitcaster should include cleaning the levelwind mechanism from any accumulated residue and debris. In a perfect environment, the light grease that the factory uses would be the perfect lubricant for the worm gear: However, this grease will hold dirt which will accelerate wear on the gear and pawl. To avoid this remove the grease with a solvent such as lighter fluid, or rubbing alcohol, and then use a small amount of good reel oil on the worm and pawl. Wipe away any excess, as you don't want anything to accumulate in the tolerance between your spool edges and the frame. To that end, remove the spool and wipe those areas with a damp cloth.
Maintain cleanliness and lubrication in the thumb bar mechanism similarly, and add a drop of oil to spool bearings and reel handles occasionally as needed.
The last thing you ever want to do is to squirt an aerosol Water-Displacement product into the drain holes in the bottom-front gear case, as this will also displace the grease on the gears, and will make a mess of the inside of your reel!
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Just keep it clean. If you use it in saltwater rinse the guide and spool with fresh water and dry. just check the brakes for dirt and grime.A:Â
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Your better to use a specific reel lube or line conditioner. Than WD40A:Â
i would not use wd 40 because it will get on the line and cost you bites because the bass will smell it. the reel does not need it as all the parts are inside. i use just a touch of hot sauce lube on the worm gear and the hanle bearings. it also helps if you replace the spool bearings with abec 7's but that is not necessary. bob r
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