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  Papazachos

  2025-01-16

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  very good mechanism, the build quality at first glance seems adequate now over time it will show.

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  Theofylaktos_Kozarsis

  2024-11-26

  Very good for the money value for money

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  Viden

  2024-09-22

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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.

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  Dredox_48

  2024-09-03

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  Excellent for the money and not just that. Perhaps even better than more expensive ones from other companies. I highly recommend it!!!

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  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

  papadopoulos_mike43

  2024-08-27

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  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.

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  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

  Anestis_Lav

  2024-03-31

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  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!

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  Panagiotis_Nikomanis9131

  2023-12-05

  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.

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  2 out of 3 members found this review helpful

  Παναγάκης

  2023-11-14

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  Very good, lightweight, reliable, and strong brakes and most importantly, economical for our days. It absolutely deserves its money.

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  1 out of 8 members found this review helpful

  Vasilis_Liolios5124

  2023-09-28

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  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

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  15 out of 16 members found this review helpful

  constantinos_990r

  2023-08-24

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  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.

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  Μιχαλης_Καναριος

  2023-06-20
  This review is about fishing line thickness: 0.25 mm, fishing line length: 160 m

  Very good, very strong brakes. I have the 4000 and I caught a big octopus. It brings the artificial bait very quickly!

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  1 out of 10 members found this review helpful

  ch_tt

  2023-02-19
  This review is about fishing line thickness: 0.20 mm, fishing line length: 140 m

  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.

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  14 out of 15 members found this review helpful

  my80s

  2023-02-18

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  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.

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  2 out of 2 members found this review helpful

  Michail_Pantazis9758

  2022-12-29
  This review is about fishing line thickness: 0.25 mm, fishing line length: 160 m

  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

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  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

  Apostolos_Tsaras

  2022-11-17
  This review is about fishing line thickness: 0.25 mm, fishing line length: 160 m

  I have it with the corresponding rod, it casts with a 0.25 fishing line, not less. It is one of the best reels for LRF and spinning

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  3 out of 6 members found this review helpful

  Giannis_Alekakis

  2022-08-03
  This review is about fishing line thickness: 0.25 mm, fishing line length: 160 m

  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.

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  1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

  Giorgos_Voutianakis

  2022-06-23
  This review is about fishing line thickness: 0.25 mm, fishing line length: 160 m

  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.

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  3 out of 3 members found this review helpful

  Μιχαλης_Καναριος

  2022-06-05

  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

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  6 out of 6 members found this review helpful

  N. Dynamidis

  2021-10-01

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  Very good. In terms of the negatives, the brakes do not completely stop and in difficult movement the drum gets stuck.

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  1 out of 2 members found this review helpful

  GeorgeKB

  2021-07-08

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  This review is about fishing line thickness: 0.25 mm, fishing line length: 160 m

  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.

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  11 out of 11 members found this review helpful

  pascuale7

  2021-05-22

  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.

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  2 out of 4 members found this review helpful

  Chris_Bellas

  2021-03-18

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  This review is about fishing line thickness: 0.25 mm, fishing line length: 160 m

  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.

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  Tolis_Hawker

  2024-04-09

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  Panny_Georgiou

  2025-01-09

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  Very good for its price

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  Antonis_Diakogiannis

  2024-10-16

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  very basic.

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  konstantinosp17

  2024-09-21

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  This review is about fishing line thickness: 0.25 mm, fishing line length: 160 m

  the product is Vfm

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  konstantinosp17

  2024-09-18

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  The product is vfm

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  vasilis3333

  2024-08-24

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  The most honest and value for money for our hobby

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  kostas_moysakis

  2024-08-06

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  Very large drum for thread and pentonia.

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  Black Soul

  2024-03-02

  Dog in durability. 4 stars because it is relatively slow in recovery and heavy.

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