Poppa Snake 1,399 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 wondering if you tackle whores out there can advise this non tackle junkie if this is a good deal? only fish close in with very inexperienced mates/familythanxAndrew Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 1,645 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Good value for money, especially if it will be a spare combo that your family can use.You would be paying $50 for a Shimano Sienna reel alone, then another $60-70 for a graphite rod.Where is this on sale? Poppa Snake and Del 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poppa Snake 1,399 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 thanx Tinker, that's what I was thinking.Ray's Outdoors Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 1,645 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 Might have to get down to Rays and get one as a spare myself.Careful buying lures from Rays, my spinnerbaits fell apart before I could use them. Del 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kuerschie 2,309 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I would suggest to have a look at BCF's latest catalogue. Can get a Sienna plus the same Shimano sonic pro rods for the same price. I have the Sienna as a backup reel and it's a good budget family-type reel.You also get a can cooler bag with it Tinker, Poppa Snake and trihull 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poppa Snake 1,399 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Thanx Kuerschie, another S&H'er helps again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trihull 177 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I would go the 4000 Size reel as well Poppa Snake Get in quick before all of that size are gone....Look at the fine print.. :whistle: :whistle: :evil: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poppa Snake 1,399 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I would go the 4000 Size reel as well Poppa Snake Get in quick before all of that size are gone....Look at the fine print.. :whistle: :whistle: :evil: which bit, not sure what you are alluding to? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trihull 177 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I would go the 4000 Size reel as well Poppa Snake Get in quick before all of that size are gone....Look at the fine print.. :whistle: :whistle: :evil: which bit' date=' not sure what you are alluding to?[/quote']Bottom of the advertisement : - ........Reel available in 1000, 2500 and 4000 sizes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShimsMan 1 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hey poppa, looks like a great deal!How long and what rating is the rod? Those are nice reels too, just keep water out of them!Might help to pack it with some PJ, works a treat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poppa Snake 1,399 Posted August 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 not sure Shimmy, was hoping to go BCF tonight but they shut at 5:30 to suss out.Is the Sienna better than the Aernos? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 1,645 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 According to the Shimano 2013 catalogue, the Aernos FA is two levels above the Sienna FD, however the Aernos reel in the catalogue looks quite different to the one advertised in the Rays sale.Might be best to suss it out with the staff at BCF, who seem to understand the products they sell better than the Ray's Outdoors staff.Hope I haven't made it even more confusing for you Poppa Snake.Steve Poppa Snake 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShimsMan 1 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 not sure Shimmy' date=' was hoping to go BCF tonight but they shut at 5:30 to suss out.Is the Sienna better than the Aernos?[/quote']They're both about the same in spec really, I've owned a sienna and it's a classy little reel for its price, but like all cheaper shimano stuff it doesn't like salt dips; so no good for kayaking or beach fishing unless you prep the reel for it.I'd say go for it, they're a great little reel to use, nice 5 washer felt drag and balanced rotor; about 6kg drag on the 4000 model if I remember correctly.That said, the aernos is a little better apparently and at that price it's worth it! Poppa Snake 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kuerschie 2,309 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 The Shimano Aernos FA is a different reel from the Aernos advertised. The one advertised is the Aernos XT, a similar budget reel to the Sienna. The Sienna however has more bearings (+1) and is differently shaped. The Sienna has similar shaping to the sedona and cazna, other budget reels.The rods that are available are as follows:1. http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Shimano-Sonic-Pro-Spin-Rod-3-5kg-662SP.aspx?pid=121785&variant=true#Combo - 3-5kg, 6'6" = general combo2. http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Shimano-Sonic-Pro-Spin-Rod-7-2-4kg-2-Piece.aspx?pid=121786&variant=true#Combo - 2-4kg, 7' = bream and whiting3. http://www.bcf.com.au/online-store/products/Shimano-Sonic-Pro-Spin-Rod-7-3-6-8kg-2-Piece.aspx?pid=168119&variant=true#Combo - 7'6", 5-8kg = snapper Poppa Snake, Tinker and ShimsMan 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShimsMan 1 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 the 7' 2-4kg looks nice, kinda reminds me of the raider combo rod.Had one and it was a great rod until it met with a car door Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Just Me 0 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hey Poops, in the BCF catalogue there is a solstace/catana combo for $99. Spend the extra 30 bucks mate it's a great combo.Either way both will be good. Poppa Snake 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cal 480 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Be careful with the sienna,feel like a nice little reel but hook a big carp ect that runs hard in shallow water and watch the thing that makes the drag make a clicking sound disintergrate,and its non replacable.Be fine for whiting ect though. Tinker and Poppa Snake 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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