With the new XT-7 body construction technology, the mechanism features a compact body, resulting in being free from its center of gravity, making it extremely comfortable even after many hours of fishing.
Varispeed
The excellent distribution of the line on the spool is the most essential feature for long and accurate casting. Shimano's revolutionary 'Varispeed' system consists of two gears. One is oval and the other is square. Only the highly specialized program created by Shimano can make the two gears work harmoniously. The result is the perfect parallel winding of the line.
Maintenance of Mechanism
Clean the mechanism after each fishing trip to remove dirt and saltwater residues.
Rinse with fresh water to prevent corrosion.
Use oil or grease on moving parts to reduce friction and check the line for wear.
Check the functionality of the drag system and adjust the tension accordingly.
Store in a cool, dry place, protected from dust.
Loosen the drag tension when not in use for long periods.
This way, you will keep your fishing reel in good condition, extend its lifespan, and ensure optimal performance.
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A mechanism that is fair for its price, what I didn't like is that the spool from the beginning has some play (it is not stable), it may just be the case with mine. Other than that, a quite good mechanism and a good choice for the hobby.
Amazing quality, I paired it with the Shimano FX rod. It's perfect for someone who wants to start fishing. I caught 2 kg of pike from the rocks and other fish. Overall, for its price, it's very good.
After a long time of using it, the machine still feels like I opened it yesterday. It is sturdy enough and truly meets the specifications. Unfortunately, I accidentally dropped the fishing rod into the sea, but I assure you that with a little clean water, it still works perfectly. Personally, I use it with a PE#1.5 thread, with a diameter of 0.35mm, on the corresponding Shimano FX 240 fishing rod, and it is very pleasant both in casting and reeling. I have also tested its brakes at maximum and they did not fail. Shimano is worth it!
The machine is simply perfect after two years, it is not like, it is brand new, very good and sturdy construction, do not think it is small, it is better than mechanisms with 50€ and 60€. Bravo to the manufacturers, it is the best for fish up to 3-4 kilos.
I received it yesterday and I haven't tried it yet. I got the 4000 for spinning, but I don't know if it's suitable because I haven't dealt with this technique at all. I will try it now, I am relatively new to it, but if it doesn't work for me, I will use it for English or casting
After 3.5 years of continuous use without much maintenance and care, it still works like new (in combination with the Shimano FX 14-40 fishing rod). It has lifted fish ranging from one kilogram to strong ones weighing 4 or 5 kilograms that I caught, and the motor didn't give up, it brought them in and I admit I didn't expect it to. It works perfectly with PE 1.0 and 1.2 thread.
Unbelievable product, I don't think there is any competition at this price range, and even if someone has a slightly bigger budget, I believe this is the right choice. Personally, I won't change it until it takes its last breath, which I don't see happening anytime soon.
Stay away from this product. It didn't last even 24 hours. It was a promotional item. As soon as I started using it, I noticed that it didn't have a normal rotation. I opened everything up (except the main bearing) and applied some silicone grease. When I put it back together, the same issue persisted. I didn't want to go through the warranty process (the store where I bought it is far away from me). I decided to open the main bearing of the rotor as everything indicated that was the problem. And that was it. It was done. Give something more and get something else. This category is hit or miss.
Update February 22, 2023. After taking apart and putting everything back together four times (including the reversing mechanism!), I concluded that the problem lies in a minimal deviation of the pinion gear. It's a job for a watchmaker! It might be an isolated case or just my situation. If you're not a risk-taker, spend double the amount and get the next category.
I grew tired of Shimano, but even more so of the fanboys.
Simply excellent, fishing from lrf, hrf, spinning, shore-jigging, to casting with 120 gram weights in sea, lake, and river, in my personal opinion, the line below 0.10 does not lay so well, but from 0.12 to 0.22 that I work with, it is flawless, nice casting, lightweight, the brakes are not for very large fish, but for small fish, it performs perfectly, for lively fish over five kilograms, it requires caution, in egging it does not let the squid tear, but there the brake is 300 grams and tightening if necessary in battle, it also requires wiping with salt and a damp cloth and unscrewing from the rod so as not to start electrolysis, very good reel, the solution for all types of fishing for the poor.
It is really a very good choice. I chose the 2500 model, which may have 3 bearings (if I'm not mistaken), but it is Shimano, meaning QUALITY. It has a 4kg brake, which is satisfactory. I have used it for casting, but not for any big fish, with a thick pe#3 line, it took 150 meters. And for LRF with a pe#06 line, it took 300 meters. It is very convenient in terms of capacity for LRF because it is very large, but I didn't buy it for this purpose. However, it does everything incredibly. Now, if you want to get one for LRF, you can go for the 1000 or the Siena 500, also from Shimano, with a price difference of €20, if I'm not mistaken
I have the 2500 in the lrf and it has pulled out palamides, manalias, and gofaria. It has fast recovery and its brakes are more than enough for the lrf. I encountered an issue with the bearings, which are only 3, when I lifted a gofari from a great height! The reel is very good for its price, but don't expect it to lift, for example, a fish for you.
I would say that it is an excellent little machine for its price. I have had it for two months now and it hasn't had any issues. I recommend it to those who are new fishermen. It is also quite powerful.
The mechanism is simply perfect, as soon as you hold it in your hands you understand the quality. I bought the 4000 for spinning and it is fantastic, it brings the fish before you even think about it
Very good for its price. It is perfect for spinning. Convenient handle, fast and lightweight. I didn't expect anything less from a Shimano product. It is truly worth it.
Amazing quality, durability, and price. As soon as you hold it in your hands and make a couple of turns, you immediately understand. Don't let the small size disappoint you. It is better than other machines up to 50 euros. You can do spinning, casting, and egging. Well done, Shimano! Let the other companies declare 12 gears and 50 kg brakes.
Very good quality, very beautiful and well-made, ideal for spinning. Shimano equals quality!
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After 2 years, it is still a beast and I haven't cleaned it for a year for sure. Now I can confidently say that I have used it exclusively for HRF and it is perfect for HRF. It has caught up to 2 kilograms of sea bass so far.