New Spinning Reel?

[kantong]

Gday raiders

in the market to buy a new spinning reel.

To match a Berkely drop shot 7 foot rod.

I had a look and I'm undecided about if I should get:

1. Penn Applause 2000 series

2. Shimano Sienna 2500

3. Mitchell 2000 (can't remember the model)

the Mitchell is under 100 with extra spool, but doesnt come with the 10 yr warranty of the Shimano.

Penn has the nice thick bail arm, but its a little more expensive.

Well Shimano, can't really go wrong with it. I would love to buy all three, but the will not be impressed.

Planning to fish with 8lb Fireline.

Any feedback would be appreacited.

Cheers,

Kantong

[netic]

Mate im sure you will hear this from a few members

Go the Shimano, cant go wrong

[kantong]

cheers Netic

btw- what reels do you use when you downrig?

[gio]

Hi Kantong

I have the shimano sienna 2500 on my 7 foot pflueger rod, it also has 8lb fireline which you mentioned you wanted to get. As for perfromance i cant really comment since ive brought the outfit ive used it only for plastics and hardbodies, and being the novice that i am i havent caught anything with it (used it 5 times) so i dont know how it performs under load. However its cast line out pretty well and feels pretty smooth. One problem i do have though is that i find after i cast i have to manually click the bail arm back over, as opposed to it clicking back over itself when i turn the handle, not sure if thats a fault with my reel or if it wasnt designed to do that in the 1st place. Dont know your $$$ situation but in hindsight i probably would have gone for a symetre.

Cheers

Edited August 28, 2006 by gio

[dflanno]

hey kantong,

Ive had a sienna 2500 for about 15 months, spooled with 6lb fireline

its been good as gold.

I think they are great value for the lower priced shimanos

Have also heard good things about the penn applause

Dave

[wirlez]

Hi Kantong

I have the shimano sienna 2500 on my 7 foot pflueger rod, it also has 8lb fireline which you mentioned you wanted to get. As for perfromance i cant really comment since ive brought the outfit ive used it only for plastics and hardbodies, and being the novice that i am i havent caught anything with it so i dont know how it performs under load. However its cast line out pretty well and feels pretty smooth. One problem i do have though is that i find after i cast i have to manually click the bail arm back over, as opposed to it clicking back over itself when i turn the handle, not sure if thats a fault with my reel or if it wasnt designed to do that in the 1st place. Dont know your $$$ situation but in hindsight i probably would have gone for a symetre.

Cheers

My Sienna 4000FB seems to have the same problem, although sometimes when you give it a little bit more of a push it will click back into place. Have had it for 8 months now, besides from the odd scratches it is still in very good shape and still very smooth

[kantong]

Hi Kantong

I have the shimano sienna 2500 on my 7 foot pflueger rod, it also has 8lb fireline which you mentioned you wanted to get. As for perfromance i cant really comment since ive brought the outfit ive used it only for plastics and hardbodies, and being the novice that i am i havent caught anything with it (used it 5 times) so i dont know how it performs under load. However its cast line out pretty well and feels pretty smooth. One problem i do have though is that i find after i cast i have to manually click the bail arm back over, as opposed to it clicking back over itself when i turn the handle, not sure if thats a fault with my reel or if it wasnt designed to do that in the 1st place. Dont know your $$$ situation but in hindsight i probably would have gone for a symetre.

Cheers

gday gio

thanks for the feedback. How much would I be looking at for the symetre? I looked at the next up from the Sienna, which I believe is the Sedona, but couldn't really see much difference for the price increase.

Cheers

Kantong

[MrGenius]

3 of my mates have Berkley Dropshots with Mitchell reel combos, they have had them for about 8 months and the reels are holding up well. All are spooled with 6lb fireline and get a good workout. The only thing i dont like is the handle, its a bit fat and unco to me.

[kbark]

go the symetre if you can. great reel. very good drag. very popular.

not sure on the price here (130-150??). bought mine in the US.

[nick penprase]

My Daiwa sol 2000 runs pretty nicely fitted to my loomis GL3 7ft.

NickFish

[netic]

cheers Netic

btw- what reels do you use when you downrig?

mate i run Tekotas on 10-15 kg rods

[kantong]

i just checked out a shop in Auburn. The guy recommended the Symetre.

Kbark, CFD - did yours come with an extra spool?

Retailing about $170

[kantong]

they sure did

CFD

Thanks CFD!

on another note...Compleat Angler is have a sale so i'll have to check them out too.

[kbark]

i just checked out a shop in Auburn. The guy recommended the Symetre.

Kbark, CFD - did yours come with an extra spool?

Retailing about $170

yep

[Dezmo]

i just checked out a shop in Auburn. The guy recommended the Symetre.

Kbark, CFD - did yours come with an extra spool?

Retailing about $170

Just found this for a price on the symetre- looks ok.

http://www.gotyatackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=1595

[Dezmo]

is that $US ?

CFD

Nah mate $Au, its in WA. Check the freight though- it will probably be $15-

To be honest i have never bought from there, I usually just use Campbells/Gotya/MO to keep my local shops competetive.

[kantong]

gday Dezmo

Thanks for the link! Looks like a good deal.

btw what/where is MO?

Cheers

Kantong

[nzwarriors]

Hey guys, does anyone know whats actually on sale at compleat angler?

If its good might ruck down and hook up with some gear?

Thanks heaps

nzwarriors.

[KingsRule]

btw what/where is MO?

Cheers

Kantong

hows it going, MO tackle is a shop located up at coffs harbour which send out a catalogue every two months (i think), have a look at , http://www.motackle.com.au/ ,should give you some more info

[kantong]

Cheers KingsRule

Shall check it out. Definitely going to buy something this weekend.

Fathers day specials, should be able to get a bargain!

[Gaff]

Kantong, if you get a chance speak to the guys

(Young, Michael or Anthony) at the Complete Angler

at Villawood, they have allways steered me in the

right direction without any sort of sales pitch pressure.

The sale starts tomorrow, lots of good gear, i picked

up a pair of Full length Shimano waders for $29

and surface poppers for a $1

Good luck on your reel selection.

Gaff

[kantong]

cheers Gaff, got my brouchure in the mail yesterday, cant wait to go have a look!

[woftam]

I use a Mitchell av-g2000 with 6lb fireline picked it up for $40,

bit slack on the washing it part but works great everytime.