Shimano Caius

Built for everyday anglers, the revised CAIUS packs advanced features into a compact, lightweight body. It incorporates the Variable Brake System (VBS), which uses centrifugal force and adjustable weights rather than magnets to tame spool acceleration at the start of the cast. That configuration also lets the spool continue spinning toward the end of the cast, helping prevent backlash. Paired with CAIUS' Super Free Spool design, it cuts distance-robbing friction and boosts casting efficiency. A thin-walled, high-tolerance aluminum S3D spool reduces vibration and increases smoothness, delivering the reliable baitcasting performance anglers expect from Shimano.