Shimano Pros 2025
*Hootie reply :
Does anyone know what pros Shimano sponsors for sure?
Hootie
Teal reply :
Jonathan van dam just inked a deal with them. He will use shimano reels and loomis rods. Im not sure about others, im sure they have several
MCS reply :
LargeMouthGambler
*Hootie reply :
On 1/16/2013 at 2:24 AM, MCS said:LargeMouthGambler
Lol..... I bet you're right.
Hootie
MCS reply :
On 1/16/2013 at 2:27 AM, hootiebenji said:Lol..... I bet you're right.Hootie
He has gotta be getting something as much as he talks about them 
Seems to me they don't really advertise their angles, just visited their website.
Maybe because they feel they have a hold on it and need not to make a big deal?
It also seems that Loomis does the bass end while most of the shimano stuff is saltwater.
But I am just going with what it appears now, on the web and no hard facts, but you did peak my curiousity.
J Francho reply :
Loomis dumped all their pro staff a couple years ago. It doesn't surprise me that they'd sign a big name pro.
*Hootie reply :
I am just sitting here right now watching Major League Fishing, and I just started checking out the pro's jerseys, and I don't see any with Shimano on them.
Hootie
MCS reply :
On 1/16/2013 at 2:38 AM, hootiebenji said:I am just sitting here right now watching Major League Fishing, and I just started checking out the pro's jerseys, and I don't see any with Shimano on them.Hootie
That tells you something.......Pflueger Pflueger Pflueger LOL
LgMouthGambler reply :
Haha, I was gonna joke and say me, but you guys already got it. ROTFLMAO.
ww2farmer reply :
Kota Kiriyama and JVD are the only touring pros I can think of off the top of my head. Dave Mercer, and Mark Zona also have deals with Shimano.
Darren. reply :
Shin Fukae according to his FLW profile ... Believe he uses Shimano reels.
Edited by DarrenMMarkH024 reply :
I was going to say Zona, however not a touring pro. Just an awesome Bears fan. Good enough for me.
Fishin24/7 reply :
Brent long has a deal with them.
Phranchise1213 reply :
Aaron Martens fishes stellas and metaniums but not sure if there is a sponsorship deal in place?
NorcalBassin reply :
JVD with Shimano reels and Loomis rods at least has something over his uncle.
SirSnookalot reply :
Larry Dahlberg and Jose Wejebe (RIP)
via reply :
bill siemantel is also sponsor by shimano
Dylanl reply :
On 1/16/2013 at 1:11 PM, Phranchise1213 said:Aaron Martens fishes stellas and metaniums but not sure if there is a sponsorship deal in place?
I saw a video and read an article recently where he said he uses Shimano and Daiwa but has no reel sponsor because of his Megabass rod sponsor. Most reel manufacturers want you to use their rods then to so he doesn't have a deal.
Teal reply :
I dont know about that. KVD would be danger even if he fished with a deck full of snoopy rods.
11justin22 reply :
On 1/16/2013 at 2:24 AM, MCS said:LargeMouthGambler
He said "pro's"........
LgMouthGambler reply :
On 1/17/2013 at 12:05 PM, 11justin22 said:He said "pro's"........
Yeah pros. I'm not a pro, I'm a Master!
MCS reply :
On 1/16/2013 at 2:15 AM, hootiebenji said:Does anyone know what pros Shimano sponsors for sure?Hootie
Just ran across this today in case you did see it.
http://www.bassmaster.com/news/shimano-adds-elites
Teal reply :
Wow. I guess Lintner is done with Powell Rod co.
rockchalk06 reply :
Zona is all over their product videos
Bassn Blvd reply :
My buddy at work was sponsored by Shimano a couple years along with Contender. He fished the Kingfish circuit though. Not sure if he still sponsored by them, he transferred from my unit.
RyneB reply :
LgMouthGambler has to be connected to Shimano. Maybe hes an evil spy sent here by Shimano to corrupt and brainwash everyone.
jbsoonerfan reply :
I find it kind of funny that Shimano doesn't need the Pro's to use their product to sell it. I would venture to say that Quantum is at the bottom of many peoples list, yet quite possibly the best bass fisherman ever is sponsored by them.
I guess if you see something pimped out everywhere, the product doesn't speak for itself and they rely on someone else using it to do the "pro"moting.
Teal reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 10:07 AM, jbsoonerfan said:I find it kind of funny that Shimano doesn't need the Pro's to use their product to sell it. I would venture to say that Quantum is at the bottom of many peoples list, yet quite possibly the best bass fisherman ever is sponsored by them.I guess if you see something pimped out everywhere, the product doesn't speak for itself and they rely on someone else using it to do the "pro"moting.
You're right quantum is at the bottom of my list
kickerfish1 reply :
I agree about quantum. It is the one brand of reel/rod that I will never own again. I have tried their casting rods and reels and spinning rods and reels. You couldn't pay me to fish quantum gear.
*Hootie reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 12:55 PM, kickerfish1 said:You couldn't pay me to fish quantum gear.
I bet if they paid you as much as they are paying KVD, you would reconsider......lol
Hootie
flippin and pitchin reply :
Powell dumped everyone. Loomis is Shimano. Before the sale I had two friends sponsored by Gary. Everyone was dumped without a thank you after the sale. Lots of hard feelings. Tough business.
Teal reply :
Is powell having problems, or are they going after different pros?
flippin and pitchin reply :
The one thing that is substantiated is there are facebook posts by "some " former sponsored pros who are no longer affiliated with the company. Anything after that would be rumor. You know what rumors do. I'll leave it at that. "Dumped " may have been an inappropriate term
kickerfish1 reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 8:35 PM, hootiebenji said:I bet if they paid you as much as they are paying KVD, you would reconsider......lolHootie
Still wouldn't do it. I truely believe their products aren't built to last and they have too many issues for what it is worth. If, I was on the tour and sponsored (which would NEVER happen) , if I couldn't get Daiwa or shimano I wouldn't want the sponsorship. Simply put these two brands fit my style and needs best and I have the most confidence in their products.
TriCityBassin' reply :
On 1/16/2013 at 4:04 PM, SirSnookalot said:Larry Dahlberg and Jose Wejebe (RIP)
Off topic but I had to put this out. I do not think anyone will ever surpass these two for being TRUE and REAL to the sport. Larry Dahlberg is one bad dude and would probably jump a croc to get just one more Peacock! The fact that he has ALWAYS used shimano really says something. Like the GLOK of fishing reels....jungle, desert, ocean....Golden Durado, Wolf fish, Peacock and Arapiama (SP?).
RIP Wejebe
*Hootie reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 5:04 AM, MCS said:Just ran across this today in case you did see it.
http://www.bassmaster.com/news/shimano-adds-elites
Just checked it out, who woulda thunk it.
Hootie
JT Bagwell reply :
Not sure how it is now but a few years ago it was almost impossible to do any kind of business with Shimano. That is how it got with PowerPro after Shimano bought them too.
kadas reply :
On 1/25/2013 at 12:55 PM, kickerfish1 said:I agree about quantum. It is the one brand of reel/rod that I will never own again. I have tried their casting rods and reels and spinning rods and reels. You couldn't pay me to fish quantum gear.
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