The Shimano Miravel Spinning Reel combines lightweight performance, smooth operation, and Shimano's renowned engineering, making it an excellent choice for Australian anglers. Built with a CI4+ carbon-infused body, the Miravel offers impressive strength while remaining exceptionally light, reducing fatigue during long casting sessions.
Designed for both freshwater and inshore saltwater fishing, the Miravel delivers a smooth drag system, rigid construction, and reliable winding power. Whether you're fishing rivers, lakes, dams, estuaries, or sheltered coastal waters, it provides the performance needed to target a wide range of Australian sportfish.
Ideal for anglers chasing Barramundi, Australian Bass, Flathead, Bream, Mulloway, Mangrove Jack, Trevally, Tailor, and Australian Salmon, the Miravel is equally suited to lure fishing with soft plastics, hardbody lures, surface lures, metal slugs, and vibration baits.
Features
- Lightweight CI4+ carbon body reduces overall weight
- Smooth front drag system for consistent fish-fighting performance
- Cold Forged Aluminium spool for strength and durability
- Excellent balance of rigidity and sensitivity
- Smooth Shimano gearing for effortless retrieves
- Suitable for freshwater and inshore saltwater fishing
- Built for Australian fishing conditions
Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Model |
C5000XG |
| Max Drag |
11kg (24lb) |
| Gear Ratio |
6.2:1 |
| Ball Bearings |
5+1 |
| Retrieve per Crank |
105cm |
| Weight |
270g |
| Mono Capacity (mm-m) |
0.35mm / 175m |
| Mono Capacity (lb-m) |
12lb / 195m |
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Best For
Freshwater Fishing
- Barramundi
- Australian Bass
- Murray Cod (light to medium applications)
- Golden Perch (Yellowbelly)
- Saratoga
Estuary & Inshore Fishing
- Flathead
- Bream
- Mulloway (Jewfish)
- Mangrove Jack
- Trevally
- Tailor
- Australian Salmon
- Whiting (larger lure applications)
Recommended Fishing Styles
- Soft plastics
- Hardbody minnows
- Surface lures
- Paddle tail plastics
- Metal slugs
- Vibration lures (Vibes)
- Light jigging
- Estuary lure fishing
FAQs
Is the Shimano Miravel suitable for saltwater fishing?
Yes. The Miravel is designed for inshore and estuary saltwater fishing. Rinsing the reel with fresh water after each saltwater trip helps maintain its long-term performance.
What fish can I target with the C5000XG?
The C5000XG is well suited to targeting Barramundi, Flathead, Mulloway, Mangrove Jack, Trevally, Australian Salmon, Tailor, and larger Australian Bass.
Is the Shimano Miravel good for lure fishing?
Yes. Its lightweight construction, smooth drag, and fast 6.2:1 gear ratio make it ideal for fishing soft plastics, hardbody lures, surface lures, vibration baits, and metal lures.
Is this a genuine Shimano reel?
Yes. All Shimano reels sold by FishingMonk are 100% genuine.
