The Shimano Genpu XT reel is specially developed for a variety of light vertical techniques at sea. A 60 mm powerful handle is equipped with an extra-large Ci4+ handle knob for secure and powerful handling. Despite being light, very compact, and easy to grip, it has a large line capacity of 200 m of 0.23 mm (30lb) line for deep-sea vertical fishing with a wide range of jigs and baits.Speed jigging/lightweight jigging at sea is becoming increasingly popular in European waters, where anglers use the method to target a variety of species, from agile sea bass to large and powerful cod. If you want to try this fishing, the Genpu XT reel paired with affordable lighter saltwater jigging rods like the Shimano Speedmaster R Jigging will open up a whole new world of exciting fishing.At first glance, the Genpu XT looks like a low-profile reel with a large handle, and you might be unsure of its suitability for saltwater jigging. But rest assured, it has the build quality and power to meet all challenges in lightweight jigging. Shimano quality in every detail such as gears, bearings, shielded stainless steel ball bearings, and the large powerful handle, combined with a powerful 5.5:1 gear ratio and 5.5 kg drag force, ensures you have full control over everything you hook. And because it is so compact and light, you can be sure you will have a lot of fun using it.
Shimano Genpu XT low profile reel
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The Shimano Genpu XT reel is specially developed for a variety of light vertical techniques at sea. A 60 mm powerful handle is equipped with an extra-large Ci4+ handle knob for secure and powerful handling. Despite being light, very compact, and easy to grip, it has a large line capacity of 200 m of 0.23 mm (30lb) line for deep-sea vertical fishing with a wide range of jigs and baits.Speed jigging/lightweight jigging at sea is becoming increasingly popular in European waters, where anglers use the method to target a variety of species, from agile sea bass to large and powerful cod. If you want to try this fishing, the Genpu XT reel paired with affordable lighter saltwater jigging rods like the Shimano Speedmaster R Jigging will open up a whole new world of exciting fishing.At first glance, the Genpu XT looks like a low-profile reel with a large handle, and you might be unsure of its suitability for saltwater jigging. But rest assured, it has the build quality and power to meet all challenges in lightweight jigging. Shimano quality in every detail such as gears, bearings, shielded stainless steel ball bearings, and the large powerful handle, combined with a powerful 5.5:1 gear ratio and 5.5 kg drag force, ensures you have full control over everything you hook. And because it is so compact and light, you can be sure you will have a lot of fun using it.
Refers to which product family the product belongs to. In many cases, there are matching reels and rods within the same product family. These items are designed to work together.
Here, we’ve categorized the products based on which fish you want to hook. We’ve relied on what manufacturers specify, but also on experience of what usually works. The list could almost be endless, and many things work for more species than we’ve listed, so don’t be afraid to experiment.
Mackerel, Cod, Coalfish, Seabass, Flounder
Suitable line
Refers to which line is primarily suited to the product. The most common types of lines are braided lines and monofilament lines.
Braided, Mono
Gear ratio
What is gear ratio? The term gear ratio, or 'gear ratio' in English, is a value that indicates how many laps around the reel’s spool the line goes per crank. A normal gear ratio is around 5.0:1 and up, meaning the spool rotates five times per crank. A fast gear ratio (high speed) is typically around 6.5:1, meaning 6.5 spool rotations per crank. Such a reel can be great when fishing for sea trout on the coast, as trout often like a bit of speed on the lure. In modern spin fishing, there are also reels with super-fast gear ratios, over 7.5 spool rotations per crank, used with certain lures that benefit from being fished very quickly.
Are you a beginner and want better control over the lure you’ve cast? Use a reel with a slightly lower gear ratio, around 5.0:1.
5.5:1
Line retrieved per crank
Refers to how many centimeters of line are wound onto the spool per crank. The higher the gear ratio on the reel, the faster you retrieve the line.
59 cm
Line capacity (diameter - length)
Refers to how many meters of line of a certain diameter (mm) the spool can hold.
0.200 mm x 225 m, 0.250 mm x 185 m, 0.300 mm x 150 m
Line included
Whether the reel comes with pre-spooled line or not. If the line is included, just unpack your gear and start fishing!
Not Pre-Spooled
Spool material
Refers to the material the spool itself is made of.
Casted alu
Max drag capacity
The maximum number of kilos the reel can brake. The more kilos the reel can handle, the more powerful the drag. When casting heavy lures, like in heavier pike fishing, you want the reel to handle at least 10 kilos of braking strength.
5.5 kg
Rod type
Refers to which type of rod this product pairs with. The most common rod types are spinning rods and casting rods. Casting rods pair with trolling reels, saltwater reels, low-profile reels, and baitcasting reels. Spinning rods pair with spinning reels.
Baitcasting rod
Type of fishing
Refers to which type of fishing the product is intended for.
Example: A spinning reel is intended for the spin fishing method.
Deep sea fishing
Type of ball bearing
Refers to the type of bearings the reel is equipped with. For example, stainless steel bearings.
Stainless steel
Number of ball bearings
Refers to how many ball bearings, needle bearings, and bushings are mounted in the reel.
