Salmon / Steelhead spinning reel suggestions. - Michigan …
Sep 2, 2024 · The Shimano reels in the 200 range are still made well. I have a couple of each symmetry's and stradic's. Many many salmon and steelhead on them. For salmon, 14lb Fireline with 12lb leader. For steelhead, 10lb Fireline with 6-8 lb leader.
Shimano Quality Control Issues | Michigan Sportsman Forum
Oct 21, 2024 · I sent it back to Shimano over the summer only to have it returned, and now it's grinding gears like crazy. Completely FUBAR'D, and I've barely used this reel. I've caught maybe 20 fish with it. It's brand new. This makes two send-backs in less than 12 months for a $260 Shimano Reel. I've had $150 Shimano reels last me at least two years ...
Shimano spinning reels sticking - Ohio Game Fishing
Aug 1, 2016 · Both reels are doing the same thing that they are getting "sticky" and difficult to reel and it seems to be that when any water is introduced it gets bad. The symetre I noticed was bad fishing in the rain and the sahara recently was giving me problems fishing the river and I am sure it got a little wet.
Shimano Spinning Reels - Michigan Sportsman Forum
Oct 30, 2002 · I use a Shimano Stradic 2000 for all steelhead and salmon fishing. It holds plenty of 6-8lb line; I've never had a problem with the line capacity. The front drag on the Stradic is excellent, as it is on most Shimano products. I wouldn't really recommend a rear drag.
Shimano Stradic Reels - Best & Worst & Why??? (OPEN THREAD)
Oct 19, 2016 · The FI really seems to resemble more closely in feel and quality of my Shimano Sedona and Sonora reels. It seems like as technology improves, construction quality is getting worse. Before I invest some money into some new reels- or older used reels- I would like to get some first hand information on them from users of this forum.
Reel Oil question for Shimano reels. | Ohio Game Fishing
Apr 3, 2013 · Reel Oil question for Shimano reels. Jump to Latest 19K views 24 replies 12 participants last post by James F Jul 4, 2013
Anyone have experience with the Shimano "Core" & "Chronarch …
Apr 25, 2008 · I can't say too much about the Core, but I'm surprised that Shimano can have two reels with the same bearing count with such a big price difference between them. The Chronarch is also negligibly lighter than the Core, and is also made of magnesium. I've had no problems with backlashes with my Chronarch.
Shimano Vanford review: lemon or bigger problems?
Jan 26, 2021 · The Vanford sounded like it had loud/squeaky bearings and clicked at the top of the spool rotation (keep in mind this is not a reel that you can just open up and service; with Shimano’s sealed reels, opening them voids the warranty, and you must send them in for service).
Shimano bearing differences - Bass Fishing Forum
Mar 18, 2019 · I use ceramic hybrids and full ceramic bearings in my reels. Full ceramics are as good as it gets, but some people do not like the sound they make when casting, but I like it. I can judge my cast based on that sound. Silent reels don't give me that extra data to process. I just ordered 16 of these direct from China for a little under $200.
Spinning reel for Jigging recommendation - Michigan Sportsman …
Feb 18, 2023 · The rods weigh 3.4 oz and the reels weigh 6.6 oz and 6.5 oz. The Shimano reel is lighter, holds more line and has a 6.0-1 vs 5.2-1 gear ratio. Both setups weigh 10oz or less and I love jigging with them. The Shimano Stratic cost twice as much and it is a much nicer reel but for under $100 the Phlueger is nice for jiggling up some Walleyes.