MrGenius Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I have a spare 4kg rod that i would like to put a 2500 series reel on. I will be using 10-12lb braid on this and casting metals, hard bodies and sp's. Ive made a short list below of a few reels that i have been looking at that are all similar prices, can someone tell me if there is a stand out reel out of these that is hands down better than the others or give me any other opinions on the matter or simply suggest something else. Daiwa Capricorn CA 2500A Daiwa TD Tierra 2500 Daiwa SOL 2500 Spinning Reel Shimano Symetre 2500FI Shimano Twin Power 2500FB Thanks, Nathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharky Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 Theres a few great choices there mate for me it would be a between the Daiwa SOL 2500 Spinning Reel anf the Shimano Twin Power 2500FB I have heard excellent things about both reels. Go a shop with both and put them both on the 4kg rod you have and check wich one balances the best. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 (edited) Symetre or the Twinpower are very nice reels but especially the Symetre for the price..... hard to beat.....the capricorn and the SOL are also lovley reels and a dream to handle.....i dont really like the Tierra but the my opinion..... go down to your local and have a good play around with them (also bring the rod in and put them on that) i like shimanos but daiwas are every bit as good..... if your on a budget then the Symtre or the capricorn.....if not then the shimano twinpower or the SOL sorry sharky only saw your post after i put mine up Edited September 4, 2006 by FletcherG1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGenius Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 I had a good read of all the other threads on here the symetre and capricorn being mentioned a fair few times. I was leaning towards the Capricorn more than any of the others as it seems to be pretty good value for money and i suppose the next step up would be the SOL. All the shimano reels i have seem to get wobbly handles after not all that long, is this likely to happen on the symetre or the twin power? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 my Symetre got a big workout with schools of tailor busting up yesterday (sadly only tiny little buggers) but i wound as fast as i could to get that lure skipping across the surface with no problems..... just make sure the handle tightener on the other side is done up properly and you will be fine..... the twinpower is an extremly good reel and you shouldnt have any problems at all with that.....honestly though..... the Symetre is nearly as good as the twinpower except of half (or cloes enough) the price..... it all comes down to your personal preferance in the end..... can you give us a budget ? or are you willing to pay for any one of the reels ? to answer your question i would say it is unlikly you are going to get a wobbly handle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGenius Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Im willing to pay whatever for a reel but if theres only a bees dick difference between one for $150 and one for $250 im not going to buy the $250 one. Wobbly handle from worn out components is the problem but these are all cheaper shimano reels sub $100, id expect the reels in the $150 upwards range not to do this but knowing my luck they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 if you can pay for whatever i would definantly say the twinpower or the SOL..... the Symetre is very similar to the Twinpower but the Twinpower is nicer to use..... the SOL is the same as the twinpower to use.....very nice..... the expensiver models in the shimano range have a 10 year warrenty (symetre included ) so if any problems atleast you got a very good warenty (although you shouldn't have any probs).....hope this has helped Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewhunter Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 I've got a SOL & I can't fault it. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGenius Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 If i can find a SOL for a good price im going to get one of them otherwise ill get the Symetre, thanks for the info fellas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy0884 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 MrGenius... i was wondering why you have left out the Stradic? that sits in between the symetre and the twin power. i have looked at the lot, and i decided to go the symetre for the unbelieveable value for money and the feature list. i have tried the TD Sol, and it was a very nice reel, but twice the price. i have two Symetre's and i love them, i will not be upgrading them, unless i can afford stellas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 MrGenius... i was wondering why you have left out the Stradic? that sits in between the symetre and the twin power. i have looked at the lot, and i decided to go the symetre for the unbelieveable value for money and the feature list. i have tried the TD Sol, and it was a very nice reel, but twice the price. i have two Symetre's and i love them, i will not be upgrading them, unless i can afford stellas! your right about the Symetres..... i forgot all about the Stradic.....thats also a top reel but i still think for the price you cant beet the Symetre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest madsmc Posted September 4, 2006 Share Posted September 4, 2006 The new Daiwa Exceller is around the same price range as the Symetre Nathan. Might be worth a look if your local has them in stock. Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGenius Posted September 4, 2006 Author Share Posted September 4, 2006 Thanks Shane, i will get my locla to put em all on the desk and go thru the lot of them that should make him happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGenius Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 i was wondering why you have left out the Stradic? that sits in between the symetre and the twin power. Dont like the look of it Sam, its all about the looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 thats what put me off the stradic..... i didn't like the looks (but it is still a good reel)..... i ended up with the Symetre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredd Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 check out the post on this forum re shimano bearings.not sure if this relates to threadline reels but it may be worth checking reel schematics for shimano (available on their website) & see if bearings claimed = actual bearings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 the Symetre has all BB so no problems with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick penprase Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 My SOL 2000 runs smooth as a baby's you know what.... All i can give it is great results... NickFish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredd Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 its got me buggered,i just checked out schematics for symtere 2500 & can only count 4 bearings (1roller-4ball)i know its sposed to have 5.count em yourself here, http://www.shimanofish.com.au/media/fishin...69830570370.pdf ,am i missing something? please explain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 its got me buggered,i just checked out schematics for symtere 2500 & can only count 4 bearings (1roller-4ball)i know its sposed to have 5.count em yourself here, http://www.shimanofish.com.au/media/fishin...69830570370.pdf ,am i missing something? please explain! Perhaps you are not counting the bail arm bearing ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 its got me buggered,i just checked out schematics for symtere 2500 & can only count 4 bearings (1roller-4ball)i know its sposed to have 5.count em yourself here, http://www.shimanofish.com.au/media/fishin...69830570370.pdf ,am i missing something? please explain! it says 5 bearings wich is 1 roller- 4 ball so all are acounted for it does not say 5 BB it says 5 bearing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatheadheaven Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I've got the Symetre 2500 - had it for over a year and still very smooth. Just bought a 4000 for bigger work. Nice reels at a great price. Should be able to get 'em for $140, if not cheaper.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishrunner Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Symetre or the Twinpower are very nice reels but especially the Symetre for the price..... hard to beat.....the capricorn and the SOL are also lovley reels and a dream to handle.....i dont really like the Tierra but the my opinion..... go down to your local and have a good play around with them (also bring the rod in and put them on that) G'day FletcherG1991, What did you not like bout the Tierra? For the money they look alright! cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FletcherG1991 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 G'day FletcherG1991, What did you not like bout the Tierra? For the money they look alright! cheers nothing wrong with the reel i just didn't like the looks of it..... i spose that doesn't really matter but i like my symetre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fishrunner Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 (edited) nothing wrong with the reel i just didn't like the looks of it..... i spose that doesn't really matter but i like my symetre Fair enough,,your opinion, Maybe MrGenius might though, spec when you consider it is a Team Daiwa Hardbodz reel with digigear,, has a spare spool and machined handle with 7+1 roller bearing. Cheapest digigear you can get at Au $219 on campbells , which will give a comparitive price at your local tackle shop! looks good to me. maybe should be considered http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/template...&hasJS=true or campbells http://www.campbellsprotackle.com/store/product.asp?ID=4134 have a look, Edited September 7, 2006 by fishrunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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