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Shimano is recognised as a world leader in manufacturing sport fishing equipment. Their business philosophy is based on developing products that help people to interact with nature through the outdoor activities they love.

Shimano fishing equipment is designed to satisfy user demands on every level. The polished high-tech appearance appeals to the eye, the precision operation to the hand, and the overall performance to the sportsman's heart. It's advanced technology that's applied on a human scale to enhance human performance.

Shimano TYRNOS 2 Speed Reel:

08/12/08: So how do you make a great overhead reel even better? Give it two-speed gearing of course! And that’s exactly what the Shimano engineers did with the groundbreaking Tyrnos Two-Speed range...........[More]

 

Shimano Evair Shoes:

05/08/08: - Following on from the success of the Evair Sandal, Shimano thought it would be appropriate to offer a new style of footwear that had the stability and practicality of a shoe but could still provide excellent comfort, drainage and was friendly to water like a sandal!.......... [More]

Shimano Saragosa Reels:

10/07/08: -The all new Saragosa is Shimano’s answer to the increasing demand for a heavy duty saltwater reel that can handle the punishment of modern jigging and spinning techniques. ..... [More]

The new Shimano Pliers & Snippers:

02/06/08: - The Shimano Mono Snipper is a heavy duty tool with stainless steel construction, has spring loaded jaws and is perfect for cutting mono from one kilo up to heavier diameters used for chasing Marlin. It also has a handy clip for easy storage when not in use............ [More]

The new Shimano Coriolis GA:

13/05/08: - Shimano introduces the latest model to their already impressive low profile range of reels – the new Shimano Coriolis GA is ideally suited to those not wanting to spend a fortune, whilst still wanting a feature packed reel that won't let you down...................... [More]

Shimano RAIDER TRAVEL RODS:

15/04/08: -Shimano’s comprehensive Shimano Raider rod range is developing all the time and now there are two travel rods as well — one baitcaster and one spin. Of three piece design, they break down to just 58 and 66 centimetres respectively, making them perfect for stowing away in luggage when. ...........[More]

Shimano Utility Box Carry Bag:

14/03/08: - Over recent years there has been a noticeable trend away from lugging a big tackle box with all your tackle in it to wherever you fish, to more organised individual boxes like Shimano's colour-coded 360 and 370 Series...........[More]

Shimano Light Game Fighting Belt:

14/03/08: - Light tackle game fishing for marlin, tuna and sharks can often lead to fights of many hours' duration, so it's important to be wearing a comfortable rod bucket to limit fatigue — and to avoid wearing a hole in your stomach! ..........[More]

Shimano LIPSTIX RODS:

06/03/08: - These days more and more ladies are heading out on the water and dropping a line. This new series of rods were designed specifically for the growing army of female anglers...........[More]

Shimano's Lip Grippers:
12/01/08: - Holding spiky, toothy, active and slippery fish can be a problem for anglers, especially in small boats, and that's what makes Shimano's Lip Grippers such a handy addition to any tackle box.

Made from Japanese stainless steel, a spring mechanism on the end of the Lip Gripper locks around the fish's lower jaw, and when the pressure is released the two pincers hold it fast.

Then it's easy to pick the fish up for unhooking and/or photographs (always remembering to support the fish's belly with your other hand to avoid placing undue strain on the fish's internals)...................... [More

Shimano Fireblood:
06/10/07: - Priced between the Shimano Stella and the Aspire series, you get the best of both worlds with the fabulous new Fire Bloods. There are three reel sizes - the 1000FA, 2500FA and 4000FA - which covers everything from ultra light estuary Squidgy work right up to inshore snapper, and even getting some light tackle jollies spinning into surface churning tuna and spotty mackerel schools.

With their dark grey bodies and red trim, the Fire Bloods are particularly eye-catching. They also match beautifully with the Fire Blood rods ( Click Here for details ) that have been specifically developed to suit them. ................. [More]

Shimano Personal Flotation Device:
13/07/07: - In light of some tragic (but sometimes avoidable) drownings in recent years, it has become law in a number of states for people operating or travelling as passengers in small boats or crossing river-mouth bars to be wearing some form of personal flotation device or life jacket when on the water..........[more]

Shimano’s Torium 50e:
13/07/07: - The Torium overhead casting reel range has been yet another Shimano success story of recent years, and these high capacity overheads have now been joined by a bigger brother for the 2006/2007 season — the Torium 50.

This is the biggest star drag reel Shimano makes, and it holds 440 metres of 24 kilo line..........[more]

Shimano Banar Boat Bags:
05/06/07: - Small boat fishos, especially those operating from open tinnies and centre consoles, are always short of dry storage space and often struggle to keep important items of tackle, mobile phones, car keys, spare clothes and the like protected from rain and wind-driven spray........[more]

Another Shimano Super Stella:
05/06/07: - Whether throwing micro Squidgies at oyster rack bream, jigging giant kingfish and samson fish, or hurling foot-long poppers at cruiser-weight giant trevally, there is a reel in Shimano’s superlative Stella range of threadlines that will do the job.........[more]

The Dendou Maru Electric Reel.:
26/05/07: - Once the exclusive preserve of commercial fishermen, recreational anglers are now investigating the deep reefs that lie either side of the Continental Shelf dropoff, which are home to deepwater ooglies like blueye trevalla, gemfish, hapuka, bass groper and cod. ......[more]

TCurve Bluewater Rods:
18/05/07: - A new addition to the TCurve Bluewater range for the 2006/2007 season is the King Mack series.

These rods have clearly been designed for casting, jigging, trolling and live baiting for big yellowtail kingfish and Spanish mackerel, but that doesn’t mean......[more]

Spectrum Rod Additions:
10/05/07: - Three new additions to Shimano’s Spectrum Plus range of threadline, baitcaster and overhead rods are going to be of great interest to southern snapper specialists.......[more]

Raider Impoundment Raider Baitcaster Rod:
04/04/07: - The Queensland impoundment barramundi scene is ever-evolving, and the tackle needed to subdue these magnificent fish in close-quarters fights is continually being re-assessed and upgraded. ......[more]

Environets On The Improve:
06/03/07: - Environets are the best thing to happen to catch-and-release fishing since flattened barbs and bag limits, yet that’s not to say that the basic design can’t be improved upon........[more]

Ocea Blue Rose Jig Rods
06/02/07: - Don't let that innocent sounding name fool you — to a fish these roses have some serious thorns! To breed a blue rose is said to be achieving the impossible, but it has now been done, and ......[more]

Shimano Stradic 5000FH Threadline
23/12/06: - ‘Finesse' may seem a strange term to be using in conjunction with the rough and tumble world of reddie fishing, but braid filled reels, fluorocarbon leaders, and responsive rods like the gutsy TCurve Impoundment Spin bring a whole new world of sportfishing opportunities to light. And an ideal reel for this sort of fishing is the new Shimano Stradic 5000FH...[more]

Spanyid Lures:
24/12/06: - Dunphy Sports are now the distributors for Spanyid Lures. These innovative Australian-designed metal casting and jigging lures appeal to a wide variety of predatory sportfish, from Australian salmon right up to nasty critters like dogtooth tuna.....[more]

Shimano Twin Power Threadlines
‘Finesse' may seem a strange term to be using in conjunction with the rough and tumble world of reddie fishing, but braid filled reels, fluorocarbon leaders, and responsive rods like the gutsy TCurve Impoundment Spin bring a whole new world of sportfishing opportunities to light. And an ideal reel for this sort of fishing is the new Shimano Stradic 5000FH...[more]

Shimano Twin Power Threadlines
The new Twin Power threadlines join the Stella and Sustain families at the top of the Shimano threadline tree, and are sure to become popular with anglers seeking a high performance reel, but without a high performance price...[more]

Shimano's Tiagras get an upgrade
You wouldn't think that the Shimano engineers could possibly improve on the superlative Tiagra lever drag game reel range, but somehow they've managed to do it...[more]

Shimano’s new "Elite" Rods
Since its release three years ago, the Shimano Backbone rod series has been very well received by anglers looking for honest performing sticks at a lesser price than some of the premium rod ranges...[more]

Shimano’s new Tyrnos 20 & 30
Shimano's new Tyrnos 20 and 30 lever drag overheads are the ‘older brothers' of the company's hugely successful TLD series...[more]

Shimano’s new Stradic 8000FH.
With its opal white body and silver spool with gold trim, Shimano’s new Stradic 8000FH is all class.With four A-RB bearings and one roller bearing coupled with an ambidextrous ergonomic power handle, it’s a reel that’s...[more]

Shimano’s new Stella's.
You wouldn't think it possible to improve on Shimano's premium range of Stella threadline reels, but the Shimano design team have done precisely that...[more]

Shimano's Trinidad Narrow Specials.
For offshore anglers who are after a versatile reel that can handle live-baiting, trolling, jigging, or casting hard-bodied minnows, poppers and big Squidgies, Shimano’s Trinidad Narrow Specials are well worth checking out...[more]

Shimano's Chronarch CH50MG baitcaster.
The Chronarch CH50MG baitcaster might not look radically different from other baitcasters in Shimano’s extensive lineup of small overheads, but this is a baitcaster with a difference...[more]

Shimano's New Corvalus Baitcasters.
Shimano's new Corvalus baitcasters are packed with lots of great features, and their great price structure won't blow the budget either...[more]

Stella FB Threadline Reels
You wouldn't think it possible to improve on Shimano's premium range of Stella threadline reels, but the Shimano design team have done precisely that...[more]

SaharaThreadline Reels
The three reels in the new Shimano Sahara range make ideal estuary, river and impoundment threadlines, are reasonably priced, and come loaded with top-of-the-line features...[more]

Shimano Baitcasters:.
Shimano have revisited two of their most popular baitcasters for the 2003/2004 season, and added another to this entry-level lineup...[more]

Sedona FB Threadline Reels
The Shimano engineers have given the comprehensive Sedona FB family of threadlines a complete redesign and a classy new look...[more]

Aernos Threadline Reels
If you're in the market for a budget-priced reel but one which is packed with features, it's hard to go past the Shimano Aernos threadline range...[more]

Symetre FI Threadline ReelsClick here for more...
Shimano's recently released Symetre FI series of small to medium threadlines are arguably the slickest on the market.

A-RB Anti Rust BearingsClick here for more...
Shimano’s goal was to maintain the hardness, durability and smoothness of our bearings while drastically increasing the corrosion resistance.

Sun Safe Clothing!Click here for more...
Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer and sun-related melanomas in the world, so wearing the correct clothing when out fishing is essential to the enjoyment of a day on the water as well as future good health.

Shimano Ten Year Warranty!Click here for more...
This landmark development applies to all Shimano reels purchased after July 1st 2003, and is double the warranty time offered by any other fishing reel company in Australia.

Tekota OverheadsClick here for more...
Shimano's exciting new range of Tekota overhead levelwind reels are set to revolutionise the medium to heavy overhead market this coming season, and are packed with features traditionally found only on the company's top-of-the line reels.

Torium Overheads.Click here for more...
For high speed jigging and casting scenarios, Shimano's new Torium overheads fit the bill perfectly.

Shimano Rods.Click here for more...
Shimano Raider rods are our flagship rod range for the 2003/2004 season. They represent the cutting edge in rod technology and design.

Tiagra Rods.Click here for more...
Designed by the Australian Rod Builder, Ian Miller, Tiagra game rods are built on Shimano's revolutionary TCurve Hi Power Graphite blanks and are stronger, lighter and more responsive than any other game fishing rods on the market.

Trade Enquiries:
Dunphy Sports/Fishing Imports P/L
PO Box 2082 Taren Point, NSW, 2229. Ph: (02) 9526 2144. Fax: (02) 9526 2510.