Since its establishment as a die casting manufacturer in HIROSHIMA in December 1943, Ryobi Limited has accumulated innovative technologies by making components for automobiles, electronics, telecommunications and other industries. In 1944, Ryobi has leveraged these technologies and drawn on its experience to diversify into fishing tackle. Therefore RYOBI, DAIWA and SHIMANO are the top three fishing tackle brands in Japan. In 2000, JOHSHUYA company, the largest Japanese chain group of fishing tackle, gained the ownership of RYOBI fishing tackle sector. In November 2008, JOHSHUYA company and WEIHAI RYOBI INTERNATIONAL TRADING CO., LTD reached agreement that WEIHAI RYOBI INTâL was authorized to manufacture, sell and operate RYOBI fishing tackle products worldwide (excluding Japan Market). The Ryobi Safari 5000 Metaroyal is the flagship of the latest range and features such as aircraft-quality ball bearings, Multi-Max anti-reverse, G-Stopper bail and a watertight FS drag system capable of a genuine 12kg of power are examples of the fish-fighting features anglers can expect from Ryobi.Wherever in the world our dedicated R&D department and local engineering teams work to create innovative fishing products that keep you one step ahead.fishing, fishing reels, RYOBI, bait casting, spinning reels, fly fishing, fly reels, raft reel