In 1921, Shozaburo Shimano founded the company SHIMANO IRON WORKS. In 1970, they started manufacturing fishing gear. Since then, SHIMANO has become one of the world's leading manufacturers of fishing equipment. The company's products are used in all types of fishing and spinning. Nowadays, the SHIMANO brand offers everything needed, from clothing to spinning rods, lines, and lures. It's worth noting the popularity of SHIMANO spinning and casting reels worldwide