waspy 3 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hi all well i want to give soft plastics a try out to see if i can snare some fish from the beach and the boat ,now i have a good rod around 7 foot with a nice wippy end but would like some suggestions on a reel ,I know i should probably go to local tackle store but i have been looking around at a few shimano small spinning reels around the 2500 size wondering on others thoughts and perhaps recommendations , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I love small Shimano spinning reels, and IMO the best value for dollar model is the Symetre. I have two of the older version, a 2500 and 3000, and also a new model 2500. 4THALOVE and waspy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crusher 18 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I am a shimano snob softy, but I love my Saros 1000 for the small SP's and HB's. The Stradic 2500 is in its element also for the larger Small to Medium SP's. waspy and 4THALOVE 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Like a Sturgeon 1 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I bought one of these from a guy in NSW, its awesome value and a really really really- I stress, REALLY good casting reel, with a solid drag.Not sure if the link worked, its a Pflueger Arbor SW30 4THALOVE and waspy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Iv'e been using the Penn slammer 360 for small bait fish through to Onk mulloway $75Did look at shimano but replacement parts availability is to short these days. waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
codez 0 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 I use the Stradic Ci4 and love it mate, can't fault it waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ShimsMan 1 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Plankton and crusher are right on the money waspy, even the lower end shimano reels are a class act, beautifully balanced and super smooth winding and drag mechanisms.any of the reels they suggested are great, but for smaller species the sienna would be a mighty fine reel at a fine price ($60.)Only thing i've found with the lower end shimano reels is that you can't let them take a salt bath, and you have to be diligent about rinsing them, i know this from having seized one after using it as a kayak fishing reel in the summer! :c 4THALOVE, waspy and Tinker 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trihull 177 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 waspy have a look at these, great little reels, and should be able to grab one fairly cheap about now...Come with spare aluminium spool as wellLooks just like a Stradic 4THALOVE, Tinker and waspy 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piranha 76 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Daiwa 2012 Luvias 2004h are a good reel for fishing plastics, the high speed helps a lot with that style of fishing. In the medium price range, PLAT Japan will have one at your door quicker than 99% of aussie internet traders Exist 2508H would be another even better option cheers waspy and 4THALOVE 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waspy 3 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Well this is certainly a mixed bag and i thank all of you for your inclusions,i did have a small look at bcf yesterday but no one came to help me so i was left to my own devices .I did look at two smaller shimanos the sienna and another the name escapes me at the moment ,being a bit of a tight arse i have bought things like jarvis walker reels in setups and the reels although good have enough vibration in them they could get an ol hooker up to full steam in no time.Thanks again for you input and i shall take it on board whilst i look around some more ,i did buy a small shakespere from fishing wholesalers a while back and to be honest it is one of the sweetest small reels i have used very smooth could almost be a shimano knockoff . 4THALOVE 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Damo67 6 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Have to agree with Shimano Symetre 2500. I have bought 3 in the last 12 months. the last one i bought last month at bcf for $119 at that price it was too good to refuse. Have set the last one up just for SP and HB lures. would expect new bcf catalogue out next week and they often have great combo deals where you basically get a rod for free. Just waiting for a Raider/symetre combo to come up. 4THALOVE and waspy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Like a Sturgeon 1 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 got to agree about the shakespeare reels, I have one also, I've had it for about 5 years and recently put it on a little 6' catana, its my slimy mack and gar outfit, soooo smooth, and only cost like $45. Dunno how they go drag wise for softies on nastier fish, you want to be able to put the hurt on bigger fish. Thats why I like my pflueger, 5kgs of drag and its about a 2000 size reel. waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4THALOVE 45 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Well this is certainly a mixed bag and i thank all of you for your inclusions' date='i did have a small look at bcf yesterday but no one came to help me so i was left to my own devices [/color'].no surprises there never had any luck with help either :dry: I did look at two smaller shimanos the sienna and another the name escapes me at the moment ,being a bit of a tight arse \ the siennas are awesome for what they are my yfw rig is a 2500 sienna just cos it gets dunked etc. I also have a Saros 1000 & 2500 wich are that bit nicer for flicking plastics . good luk let us know what ya end up gettn cheers 4THA waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ashleycraig80 0 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Depends on $$$ you want to spend and how often you are wanting to go sp fishing. The more you spend the more you need to justify using the reel and the better you need to keep your reel, washing it everytime you use it.For me $0-50 i would go a shimano sienna or cazna, both nice little reels i have both and both are almost identical in performance and specs.$50-100 shimano sedona - i have two of these reels and they are great, 7kg of drag in a 2500 reel is practically a snapper reel.$100-150 - Shimano symetre - as Damo said, this is probably the best value for money reel, ultra smooth reel. I have a 2500 size which i use for kg whiting and rugger snapper,$150-200 - Shimano Saros - good snapper reelMore then $200 you get into the good stuff, stradic fj, stradic ci4+, Sustain,,,,,Yes i am a shimano fan, but i also have a few daiwa reels, Aird, Opus Bull, catalina.My pick..... sedona or symetre waspy and Tinker 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Another reel that iv'e used is the Shakespeare tidewater at BCF $60 comes in 4 sizes waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waspy 3 Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 Hi guys ,i think i probably saw them yesterday aus ,i am not into spending hundreds on reels just not me ,now dont get me wrong but i think diawa have dropped the ball a bit as i bought a brand new one about 2 year ago and the bail arm has a tendancy not to click back every time so i didnt even look at them , ill check out the shakespear range and might even droop into f/w an see what they have got so many reels and such a choice ,i know the more you spend the better quality like tools really . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted September 18, 2013 Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 But i got an idea for what you want to do doesn't require expensive gear waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Herbert the Great 0 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 If your after a great CHEAP CHEAP reel, have a squizz at the shimano hyperloop.ive got a 2500, cost me $20 new, spooled up with 4lb braid, goes amazing!Im convinced its just something else thats been 're-badged' but i dont care anymore, Been fishing with it twice a week for 8 or 9 months now n never had a drama, not 1!Casts like a champ with 4lb on there n smooth as u like, light as :c too.Worth a look at any rate waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Flaps 5 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 If your after a great CHEAP CHEAP reel' date=' have a squizz at the shimano hyperloop.ive got a 2500, cost me $20 new, spooled up with 4lb braid, goes amazing!Im convinced its just something else thats been 're-badged' but i dont care anymore, Been fishing with it twice a week for 8 or 9 months now n never had a drama, not 1!Casts like a champ with 4lb on there n smooth as u like, light as :c too.Worth a look at any rate[/quote']Great little reel. Had one on my favourite gar/tommy outfit and flogged this reel for 3 years before it started acting up. About 30 bills spooled with mono.Obviously Waspy for SP you'll be using braid. If a 4000 shimano is not too big for you i have a brand new Syncopate you can have for $35. Basically a Sienna with quickfire for one handed casts.http://www.shimano.com/publish/content/global_fish/en/us/index/products/reels/spinning/Syncopate.html waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waspy 3 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hi all well another member has offered a no brand reel ie: shimano,diawa ect for a good price that i will use i have also been looking on ebay at a brand called latitude which have been selling along with other brands such as melaluka for quite some time now .Before everyone says ohh there crap ect lets see how they go ,ok they may have some flaws and i will soon know if i have made a balls up of it or not ,someone said to me the other day "it doesnt matter what reel you have it is how many fish you catch with the reels you have got" the hyperloop was my other choice then the seinna i checked them out at bcf and liked them ,so if i have :c it up then i will move on to these but for now lets see what happens .Thanks for all your input i appreciate it and some very wise choices of reels have been made here on this post thanks again. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Flaps 5 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 There's this mob too Waspy, SA based. Have the same reels as the Komodos but cheaper...Go figure. Our sponsor would match i'd think.http://www.talkintackle.com.au/fishing-reels waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yakmando 49 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 All I will say is-you get what you've paid for, and I believe you will.-Hope no offence is taken, but the truth is the truth.... waspy and Squid Flaps 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waspy 3 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 No offence taken mate you may well be right ,however a friend of mine whom i do volunteer work with went out to i beleive the norma wreck with his mate in the barcrusher ,now his daughter had bought him a 15 dollar rig from kmart for his birthday ,after his mate saw it he bought one also .Anyway they caught between them a total of 42 snapper 4 of which they kept as the others were just undersize ,he turned to nev and said "this rig has caught more fish for me than this 1000.00 rig sitting in the rocket launcher here" ,So as i say let us wait and see ,as i have said you may well be right they might be :c however without trying you will never fail ,without failure you will never learn and without learning you can never become better . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yakmando 49 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Haha. Fair point waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Flaps 5 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I bought a little Shimano ix2000 at Rays a li'l while ago when they had a sale on for like $16 and paired with an el cheapo rod for a squid outfit. Came spooled too. This thing has copped a flogging and still going strong with zero maintenance 'cept for a rinse off.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqNaSiIgdv4 waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trihull 177 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 I have had one of these for the best part of 15+ years... well, since they were first released, Still going strong, and yes, just a rinse, maybe a spray of CRC, WD40 ...Think if memory serves me correct, probably only 2 - 3 grease's over the years !! waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tinker 1,645 Posted October 2, 2013 Report Share Posted October 2, 2013 Not wrong there, most of the lower end Shimano stuff just doesn't know when to quit.IXs. Sedonas, Siennas, Exages, etc, you don't need to blow your budget to get long life reels.I've got a crush on Siennas at the moment, very dependable reels, and less than $50And available in rear drag, if that floats your boat, which in my case it does.Just don't go swimming with them...... waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Sedonas,Siennas,Exages,Hyperloop,Sweepfire,Crossfire,Cazna,Laguna,Opus,Crest,Sahara,Aird,Legalis and Symetre.These sorts of reels are classed as beginner reels,some are classed as kids reels.The Symetre only sells for $80 in the U.S. and they are just a beginners reel.When you get into real plastics throwing e.g. bream and other species you can stand in some places and cast for 3 hours during that time you may cast anywhere 400-700 times.The real difference between the cheaper reels and the better quality one's is how smooth and light the reels really feel and this is when the invested dollars come into play.You don't really get into decent reels until buying $300+ price range.Something like the new Ci4+,Sustain. Some people will know what i saying about the dollar investment and some won't.All depends on how much use the reel is going to get 400-700 or 30-50 casts. Yakmando 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Squid Flaps 5 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 Stradic FJ would have to be the best bang for bucks i reckon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ausea 4 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 2500 lasted 4 weeks before i sold it,handle bearings getting too much side play. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yakmando 49 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 I have a Luvias, but am now looking at a stradic fj 2500 for heavier breaming/Mully's. Was looking at a stain, but after reading a thread on BM, with a great reel servicer contributing on it, apparently there is a lot less to go wrong in them, and the only difference is no spool support bearing and a handle bearing. The schematics are near identical! He also recons, to begin with go the ELF at bcf. A jdm import and better than the saros and symetre. Hate to parrot, but just some info for everyone. Cheers Squid Flaps and waspy 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 a 2500 reel is pretty big. get a 1000 size imo. makes catching small fish feel big on sp. st, bream, schoolies etc feel so much better you'll enjoy the fight much more. there also more lighter so you can cast for longer and they will still hold 150m of 4-6lb braid.aernos sp 1000aernos 1000 with the eva handleshimano reels are best value for money and i haven't had any issues with them. have had over the years a sienna $45-50, a solstace and aernos sp $60-70 and the new aernos at about $120.solstace 1000sienna 1000 waspy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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