shimano reels

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rapala11
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2008/02/24 15:36:49 (permalink)

shimano reels

 i currently fish with sedona, sonora, sahara and symetre reels all made by shimano.  heard a few years ago that there were issues with the sahara reels.  i even had to take one back to gander mt. due to it seizing up.  i am in the market for a couple more reels and would like to buy a couple of saharas, but do not know if the issue has been resolved.  i called shimano on the west coast and they said they never heard about any problems.  any ideas on this?

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    Deadbolt401
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    RE: shimano reels 2008/02/24 16:02:49 (permalink)
    Buy a pfleuger president.

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    rapala11
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    RE: shimano reels 2008/02/24 17:00:52 (permalink)
    naw........happy with shimano and quantum

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    ready2fish
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    RE: shimano reels 2008/02/24 18:20:45 (permalink)
    I have several saharas, never had a problem with them, bought 2 new ones just a month ago.
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    RE: shimano reels 2008/02/24 20:22:53 (permalink)
    I have both the Symetre and President and both are equally nice reels--but the Pfluegers are priced less for the quality you get.
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    gizmos
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    RE: shimano reels 2008/02/25 06:51:39 (permalink)
    The only trouble I've had were with the models that had the internal bail stop mech. Probally my fault though cause I would back spool the distance I wanted while trolling , then hit the anti reverse, Not smart I know but when the inside stop breaks , the reel is shot due to the piece being forged into the housing, **** near inpossible to even reel your line in after that due to the piece floating around inside the housing, Other than that, performed quite well for the price, Dont remember model # other than they were the "gold series.

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    avidangler
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    RE: shimano reels 2008/02/28 21:24:24 (permalink)
    Nope i've had 2 saharas with no problems, i've also had three stradics with no problems other than wearing out from fishing them too much...

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    plnoldrick
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    RE: shimano reels 2008/02/28 22:32:47 (permalink)
    since im a daiwa guy i'll insert my shameless "just buy a daiwa" plug and be on my way.
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    RE: shimano reels 2008/02/28 22:42:39 (permalink)
    I have 2 Saharas one is about 5 years old, the other one is about 3.  I have never had any sort of trouble with either reel.  I don't use them a ton but they have treated me well so far, especially for the money.  I also have a symetre, it is about 3 years old and so far so good.  I would have to say both the symetre and sahara are great reels for the cash.  I don't think I would ever buy another spinning reel that was not a shimano.
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    rapala11
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    RE: shimano reels 2008/02/28 23:58:53 (permalink)
    thanks guys.  guess i will buy a couple more saharas.  for wading and casting, i use a symetre or a quantum kinetic or catalyst.  the newer reels will join my fleet of outfits for panfishing or drifting.  thanks for the input.

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    RE: shimano reels 2008/03/08 17:49:50 (permalink)
     I like Shimano, but I got a cheap reel @ Harbor Freight last month and took it 2 times to the Yough for a try. 7+1 ball bearings and  for the half price sale @ $15.99 it was well worth it and I guess my girlfriend will be fishing it this trout season. My Stellas are off limits to her>LOL.. the reel hold 210 yards of 6lb test and only downside is there isn*t a bearing at line retrival. What do I expect for a $16 China reel....
    post edited by steelheaders#1 - 2008/03/08 17:53:08
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