ICAST 2010- New Shimano stuff?

[Speckled]

Originally Posted by Bantam1

I've been fishing a lot of the new stuff this year. Some of it started a few years ago, so it will be nice to see what the public has to say when it finally comes to market. All I know is that I really, really like some of the new products. I'm trying to figure out exactly how I will get my share when they are available

Reading between the lines Dan, and I come up with the "new" Calais for 2010.

We all know about the new 100 size Curado? (What ever Shimano USA is going to call it). Shimano Japan called it a Scorpion 1000XT (in atm maroon color ).

"I really, really like SOME of the new products".

So are we looking at a down year for new products from Shimano USA this year?

[Bantam1]

I can say there will not be a new Calais model this year.

New Curado? We'll see.

I say some of the products because there are always things that I will not have a use for here on the west coast, or I simply choose to use a little higher end products. This will be a big year with some surprises

[Speckled]

Originally Posted by Bantam1

I can say there will not be a new Calais model this year.

New Curado? We'll see.

I say some of the products because there are always things that I will not have a use for here on the west coast, or I simply choose to use a little higher end products. This will be a big year with some surprises

Bummer on the "no new Calais this year" reply . When?

New Curado? Check. You didn't say "NO" like you did to the Calais .

Good news on the Big Year with some surprises .

Gonna be a long two weeks.

[Bantam1]

I can't say when we will get a new Calais. Everything is scheduled through 2014 right now, but it can change at any time. Sometimes products are delayed for various reasons. The next few years are going to be exciting!

I just hope everyone will be happy with what we bring to market this year. I know I am very happy.

[Chris9681]

Spoiler ALERT!!!!! Shimano Scorpion!!!!! 6.7 OZ, 6+1 bearings, 6:4:1 ratio
................ MSRP $250......

[younggun55]

Originally Posted by Chris9681

Spoiler ALERT!!!!! Shimano Scorpion!!!!! 6.7 OZ, 6+1 bearings, 6:4:1 ratio
................ MSRP $250......

Been out since 04 bud

[Chris9681]

OOPS!!!! I uploaded the wrong pic.... This is the new Scorpian XT.. Here is the right pic

[Bantam1]

Thats been out for a while in Japan. No surprise that everyone thinks this is coming here. You'll just have to wait and see what we release this year.

[Gilbert]

Isn't that scorpian xt the Jap version of the Core?

[Bantam1]

It's essentially a Core 50/Aldebran but with an aluminum frame. There are a few other minor changes as well like a plastic drag star instead of aluminum.