Pair the Catana with any mid-range Shimano rod and you have a great combination that you will be proud to own and use. During use you will immediately notice the improved balance produced by the latest G-Free body design from Shimano. This body design is found on the best reels Shimano and makes fishing easier for a long time. The smoothness you'll feel comes from a combination of 3 stainless steel ball bearings Shimano plus a roller bearing, ensuring flawless performance, even when facing larger fish. Like the top-of-the-line Shimano reels, the aluminum spool has an AR-C design, which combined with the Varispeed II wire arrangement improves casting distance and accuracy, with both mono and braided wires. Perhaps the most difficult decision you will have to make is which Catana size to choose. There are 7 models, including high-speed "HG" versions, ranging from the smallest 1000 size suitable for light fishing to the largest 4000 size that is perfect for larger lures and heavy feeder fishing. Whichever you choose, the Catana will give you many hours of fishing fun and excitement.