Sharkfin® Spinning Reel - Goes the Extra Distance

Casting farther is a major component in catching more fish, just ask Thomas Maire, 7x World Casting Champion . . . "The more water you can cover, the increased chance to reel in more fish. The Sharkfin reel gives fishermen the edge by enabling them to make longer and more precise casts. When tournament fishing, casting distance is one of the most important factors to having a successful day. The farther a fisherman can stay away from schooling fish, the better the chances for success. Being able to cast farther into shallow water where the boat can't maneuver is always a plus. The Sharkfin also provides less drag, contributing to a more accurate, easier cast to obtain more distance," says Maire.

The Sharkfin spool has shark-like fins, uniquely designed to minimize up to 80 percent of the friction on the line during the cast, allowing anglers to cast farther. During the retrieve, the "fins" catch and retain excess line or "loops" that can create tangles, and freely releases them on the next cast. The Sharkfin is used like any standard spool, is braid-friendly, and works with all reel-recommended line diameters.

The reel was invented by Guenther Burk in Germany, where he has engineered, crafted and tested the technology since the mid-90's. The new Castalia Sharkfin Reel won Best of Show at the 2010 International Trade Show "ChinaFish" in Beijing. The trade show featured buyers and manufacturers from more than 85 countries. The Sharkfin has received patents throughout Europe, the United States, United Kingdom, Korea, China, Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
Two reel models are available, the FD 2000 for freshwater and inshore saltwater; model FD 4000 for inshore and light offshore. MSRP $119.99 and $149.99.

Castalia introduced a Sharkfin Rod/Reel Combo during ICAST 2010. The Sharkfin Combo uses the worldwide patented Sharkfin reel spool, with 4 + 1 ball bearings, a 5.2:1 gear ratio and 400-yard line capacity. The Combo is available in a sharp "gun metal" color with matching 2-part, 7 ft. rod. MSRP $97.00

For more information, visit www.castaliaoutdoors.com or call 1-800-558-5541.

International Patent #10/586,115
U.S. Patent #7,384,012

The Original Sharkfin Patent is the World's first of its kind, providing farther casts and preventing tangles on spinning reels, with a worldwide PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) pre-dating any similar products' initial patent documents by 20 months as documented by the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office). The Sharkfin is endorsed by 7x World Casting Champion Thomas Maire, is patented in the U.S. and more than 35 other countries and has more than 250,000 users worldwide. The latest Sharkfin reel model won the reel category and "Best of Show" at the 2010 China Fish in Beijing, as voted by more than 1,700 international industry buyers and media.

Castalia Outdoors, located in Florida, is a division of Paladin Companies with offices in Europe, China and the United States. Paladin has distributed a wide array of fishing-related items since 1985, currently sales worldwide of more than 5,000 unique products with 15 trademarked brands and numerous design and product patents.