Tough. Hard-working. Durable. Reach for the Shimano Caius Baitcast Combo when the situation calls for sturdy gear, but you don't want to give up the familiar comfort of a low-profile baitcaster. The Caius Reel is surprisingly lightweight and compact for the power it generates, and you'll appreciate its ease of handling, too. It's equipped with Shimano's vibration-limiting S3D Spool design; the VBS all-centrifugal braking works with the Super Free Spool system to deliver long, smooth, backlash-free casts. 3+1 ball-bearing system; sturdy star drag. The performance-matched Caius Rod is strong and versatile, built on a medium-heavy fast-action blank and fitted with a quality titanium-oxide guide train. You'll find it's easily adaptable to multiple applications. Custom aluminum lock nut; split-grip handle with EVA grips. Lightweight, compact low-profile reel Vibration-limiting S3D Spool design VBS centrifugal braking Super Free Spool 3+1 ball-bearing system Sturdy star drag Strong, versatile performance-matched rod Medium-heavy fast-action blank Quality titanium-oxide guide train Custom aluminum lock nut Split-grip handle with EVA grips