madasahab
I admit that I can be hard on my equipment at times, but my Shimano Stradic and Shimano Symetre have served flawlessly for the last 10 years. I purchased the Symetre first and was impressed with not only the durability but more importantly the smooth action of the components. It looks like the Symetre is available still in the $75-$120 range. Did I really need to purchase a Shimano Stradic after having the Symetre? Probably not, but it was purchased using a gift card, and I wanted to look cool out on the playground. I have never felt a difference between the two reels, and the Stradic has certainly jumped in price since 2003.
I highly recommend the Symetre for the cost to value ratio. I am over here in Keizer, and will happily meet you anywhere in our area to loan you the reels to try each one out at your convenience. I think you will be impressed with how well these reels perform even after a decade of less than stellar care. Send me a PM if you would like them for a week.
Shimano used to include two spools with a reel purchase, but now you only receive one. I purchased an additional Symetre spool (I needed three) directly from Shimano last April for about $30.
Eamon
shimanos are cool if you like a knob on the crank handle the size of a golf ball.. I have a symetre.. feels the same as any other brand of reel in the same price range.. I use the pfluegar reels, a little less, still comes with two spools and last 2-3 seasons.... then I just throw it away, go buy a new one and then I have a brand new reel I have 4 spools for, cause pflueger never changes anything-
I have always used shimano reels as far as spinning reels go. I have two sedonas and one is fouled up. The drag sometimes works and sometimes not. I took suggestions from people and cleaned it up and lubed it up...still acting up. Fortunately, I always check it before I fish with it. Anyway, I am gonna send it to shimano and see if they can fix it unless someone knows of a reel repair place in or near lincoln city? I am also kicking around the idea of getting an Okuma trio high speed. Any feedback on these or other suggestions? Thanks. Go catch fish...
shimanos are cool if you like a knob on the crank handle the size of a golf ball.. I have a symetre.. feels the same as any other brand of reel in the same price range.. I use the pfluegar reels, a little less, still comes with two spools and last 2-3 seasons.... then I just throw it away, go buy a new one and then I have a brand new reel I have 4 spools for, cause pflueger never changes anything-