Plastics/Whiting Reel

[antz1308]

Hi all.

Just looking for a decent 1000 size reel for approx no more than $100~ to match to a Berkley Dropshot 7'2 2-4kg rod, 4lb braid.

Dont want to spend too much as it will be mainly used for plastics and whiting/bream which I dont do as much.

Looking at the Shimano Aernos 1000FA, can get one pretty close to $100, feel okay... not super smooth like i expected, but i am very Shimano biased...

Also came across the Daiwa Aird 1000SH for $99 from a local tackle shop. 10 Bearing, super smooth reel.

Both have a max drag of 2kg

What would you recommend or what are your personal expierences? Also, does anyone have any other reels they'd also suggest in a similar price bracket?

Thanks in advance lads.

[bharris]

Can get shimano arenos for around 100+ pnh online if you look around got one a month or so ago very happy with it

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[antz1308]

Yeah found a couple for 98. Just trying to decide between the two !

[rockfisherman]

If you look around and maybe haggle a bit you can get a shimano Sedona 1000 of which I've landed soapies with.

Fishingphase

[antz1308]

yeh ive seen a few sodonas around for about 90 bucks, havent used on though.

In terms of the line up, they are below an aernos fa from memory, therefore would that be a better choice given both around the same price?

[rockfisherman]

Just had a look at the Aernos, yes it is above the Sedona, and it looks nice, if you an get o e for $100 that's great!

Fishingphase

[antz1308]

Yeah they look mint, simmilar to the stradic ci4, just not sure what to go with haha, that or the daiwa.

[PM79]

The Aernos is not above the Sedona.

Personally I'd shop around for a Symetre 1000 FL, I've seen them for $90-$100.

Edited December 18, 2012 by reLapse

[antz1308]

Oh really, i was given the impression that the newer models aernos fa were above.

Anywho either way! Gee really? Cheepest i've seen a symeter is ~$140?

[PM79]

Oh really, i was given the impression that the newer models aernos fa were above.

Not unless Shimano has made a mistake on their website.

[antz1308]

Hmm either way mate not sure haha.

Anywho, Been reading up on the daiwas, apparently they dont handle the saltwater too good.

Probably going to go an aernos or similar. Will be running a 4lb braid, 2-4kg stick. Prefer the overall feel and wieght of the 1000, but would the 2500 be a better choice given the rod???

[PM79]

Anywho, Been reading up on the daiwas, apparently they dont handle the saltwater too good.

No reel handles saltwater.

[antz1308]

No reel handles saltwater.

With the right care and maintenance most reels can withstand saltwater for a decent amount of time, but when people are saying that the airds are packing it in after 8 months of use, compared to say my baitrunner or tld which have been used season after season, salt and surf and have had next to nothing in terms of corrosion, thats worrying.

Where have you seen the symetres for ~$100 mate?

[PM79]

Around Sydney at numerous stores and online.