by Norcaldrifter Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:08 pm, Post To the fisherman, these features work together to create a reel that responds quickly and positively in a wide variety of fishing situations. I know it has direct drive handle like the stradics which is nice. . Make quick, one-handed casts via the QuickFire II system while achieving increased distances with less effort and fewer wind knots because of the Propulsion Line Management System. SHIMANO BNT3907 HANDLE -- DISCONTINUED - Mikes Reel Repair Ltd 92. Discontinued Products | Shimano If you're wanting this reel and looking for a rod to pair it with go with that combo. I love this reel it is buttery smooth feels very precise and fine when turning the reel handle. I have one that a buddy gave me when it locked up. The addition of CoreProtect, provides extra protection against saltwater intrusion through water repellent seals. MANUALS & TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS 3000 size has a great drag. Shimano - Parts for Discontinued Shimano Reels | Bloodydecks They come with an additional ball bearing taking it to 3+1, so its smooth sailing all the way with these value packed reels. Closeout Reels. My PB of 9.4 came on one of these reels, on the very bait I learned to fish with way back when.. the Ole Zoom Fluke. Serving 11 Western States - Westernbass.com, Post No service port 3. They were solid reels otherwise. That is on her Irtod Genesis II jig rod. I have a Vanford as well and I'm really not sure which I like better. Anglers can focus on their fishing passion by relying on precise gear cutting technology and Shimano cold-forging. Zero slop turning the handle and feel remains fluid under load. Sienna is a well-balanced, high-performance reel at an amazingly affordable price. Smooth, well balanced, light, and casts a mile. Shimano Reel Repair | Shimano Reel Repair Company SHIMANO BAITRUNNER 6500 PLUS SPINNING REEL (Front Fightin Drag - eBay Shimano Once you find the parts you seek, please give us a call at (813) 358-1588. SHIMANO BNT3907 HANDLE -- DISCONTINUED. Unfortunately, your content contains terms that we do not allow. Tulsa, OK. $180. Vincent Lepak 2008, the parts are around but not easy to find. Who cares? Read This Before Posting! Free shipping for many products! most reviews I see online are glowing too. We've been sharing our passion for the outdoors since 1938. Once they are discontinued there is the option of our warranty centers that may have parts. Comments: This is the 2nd Stratic I have owned. I have a 2500 that is still in my rotation. It performed flawlessly which I can't say the same for my Diawa Ballistic LT 2500 that failed me. I really don't think you can go wrong with either one. Shimano Twin Power XD Spinning Reel. The nasci is kinda chinky I had one when they first came out I wouldn't recommend it. It will be missed. For any inquiries, please contact your local Shimano dealer or distributor. Subscribe here to get the latest updates news on all things fishing and hunting right to your inbox, Some of the add-ons on this site are powered by. I have not seen many aftermarket repair parts like what we see in the automotive world. Also the drag compared to the stradic FK and ci4+ is much louder and not nearly as smooth. Paste as plain text instead, We maintain parts for 5-7 years after a model has been discontinued. If they keep selling you parts they won't sell near as many new reels. (4) Mustad Bait Hook From $4.97 Compare (3) Gamakatsu Octopus Hook Red From $3.99 Compare SALE! Prev. To enable all features, click the "Agree" button on the cookie consent bar. I have a 2500, 750 and 500. Reels; Shimano Calais; Shimano Calais. The latest generation of the hardworking Stadic series, the Shimano Stradic Spinning Reels FL leverage Shimanos industry leading performance technologies to produce a true competitive edge. Fishing. Incorporating upgraded drag, X-Ship and Hagane Gear. New and used Shimano Reels for sale | Facebook Marketplace Fishing; Reels; Rods & Poles; Rod Building & Repair; Reel Parts & Repair; Rod & Reel Combos; i fish alot of older shimano stuf an buying parts is a pain some times i have to get used parts which is not cool but then again i just like there older stuff an have to deal with it. The Catana is an excellent all-round reel for most general fishing situations. Well Shimano Japan dictates how long we will have parts. Comments:Hands down the best spinning reel! its gone. From: Clint: New Jersey 9/24/20, Comments:Great Reel but Shimano missed a global home run on it. With a 150 and 200PG size available, these are suited to fish up to PE2 line. . Cleaned and lubed them and have been using them ever since. The Catana Rear Drag produces smooth performance and offers exceptional value for the money. Comments: Bought the Stradic in the 4000 and I think I like it slightly better than my Vanfords. I have the CI4+, Vanford, NASCI, and the Stradic FL 2500. $19.99; Regular price $19.99; SKU : ANSC830A. I'm sorry. Display as a link instead, USA Built Saltwater Fishing Reels & Gear | Accurate Fishing View cart for details. By combining Shimano's water-repellent coating and our specially designed, water channeling, labyrinth construction, X-Protect provides high-level water resistance without sacrificing light gear and rotor rotation. Very disappointing. Your link has been automatically embedded. Housed in a tough, yet incredibly light HAGANE Body, the Shimano Stradic Spinning Reels FL focus on improved strength when you need it the most with the implementation of cold-forged HAGANE Gears.Engineered with tighter tolerances on key components, the Shimano Stradic Spinning Reels FL utilize a refined Micro Module Gear II gearing and Silent Drive to generate silky smooth operation. besides you? SPINNING REEL COVERS - Shimano US Fish Shop Are there aftermarket parts available beyond that time frame? We are working hard to be back in stock. Shimano Sahara FI Rear Drag Spinning Reels, Copyright Tackle Warehouse. Shimano Stradic Review: Everything about These Spinning Reels - Leaffin If you cannot find the schematic you need, please send us an email with the brand and model you need to repairs@fishingreelparts.com We will be glad to reply with a copy of it. Made of neoprene, the Spinning Reel Covers are designed to fit left or right-hand reels. A Frame Lock design is employed to keep the blade firmly held open when you want it to. $54.99. Very durable and worth every dollar! No folding handle. Better reel in my opinion. Join once, enjoy forever. No one does. By increasing the gear diameter, strength has been improved by 50% when compared to the previous models. Shimano has a long history of developing and supplying bicycle components. $45.50 $ 45. 13 watching. The new Shimano Stradic Spinning Reel, in my case, the 2500HGFL model, is absolutely outstanding. Notify Me Notify Me. The new Ultegra Series spinning reels include a Hagane Gear for incredible durability, X-Ship technology for increased smoothness and efficiency, Aero Wrap Oscillation for perfect line winding and longer casting, and CoreProtect for water resistance without a heavy rotation feeling. This is critical. I have one as well. by bantam1 Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:15 am, Post Simple fix. Multi-Tool with Case. 45 product ratings - Shimano 20 Metanium HG Right Bait Casting Reel Ship from Japan, 5 product ratings - Shimano 20 Stradic SW 4000XG Ship from Japan, 3 product ratings - Shimano TLD 50II 2-Speed Graphite Trolling Fishing Reel, TLD50IIA, 4 product ratings - Shimano Vanford 500 VF500F Spinning Reel - Ultra Light, 23 product ratings - Shimano 16 Metanium MGL HG 7.4:1 Right Handle Baitcasting Reel JAPAN. Component categories and series of GRAVEL, Component categories and series of LIFESTYLE, Component categories and series of E-BIKE, Your smartphone to cycling computer on the bike, SHIMANO bicycle ride data collection/analysis service, SHIMANO AGAINST THE TAMPERING WITH E-BIKES. Hands down, best spinning reel for the money.From: Sal B: Deerfield Beach, FL 11/2/20, Comments:Very seldom do I ever purchase any gear/equipment that's a first iteration model. $200. All of them are fantastic reels and money well spent, but the Stradic FL is the one that I will be buying another one for my arsenal. Cost a couple of bucks for the replacement ring and you're good to go. There are four reels in the re-launched Catana range, from 1000 to 4000 sizes. THIS WEBSITE USES COOKIES TO IMPROVE YOUR USER EXPERIENCE. Discontinued Products | Shimano $159.99 - $179.99 Shimano Stella FK Spinning Reels You can easily unsubscribe at any time. by bantam1 Mon Nov 17, 2008 8:19 am, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited | SE Square by PhpBB3 BBCodes. Has some nice little upgrades over the Fk. Is the Shimano Citica being discontinued By Jer1983 August 9, 2019 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots Reply to this topic Start new topic Jer1983 Members 18 Posted August 9, 2019 I see it on clearance, now sold out at Cabela's. On sale everywhere. I also have Sedonas, Saharas, and Stradics but Symmetrys are my go to. SAL LOST HIS MIND AS HE SAYS "SELL IT ALL! The drag is louder on purpose and is very solid. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Amazon.com : Stella SW C : Sports & Outdoors The 2500, C3000, and 4000 sizes have a high gear retrieve ratio from 5.8 to 6.2:1 thanks to the presence of zinc DC gears. To be true, even Penn discontinues parts at some point. no idea how good it is, or if it is available separately or not. Fitted to the 200 size is a Ci4+ handle knob which provides great grip and control when winding, the 150 size has a double paddle knob. For her Dobyns frog rod I chose a Pflueger Supreme. Buy in monthly payments with Affirm on orders over $50. DISCONTINUED PRODUCTS. The new Stratic Fl is smooth and solid. Kicking off 2022 is a host of new additions to the Shimano range in Australia. Get FREE SHIPPING with $50 minimum purchase. It was even rumored that fishing tackle manufacturers around the world were copying Bantam. Not all of them had a problem, so don't kill me, but enough that it was a well known issue and ended its run. Years ago I bought a couple of Shimano Black magnum level wind reels. I have never had an issue with it. Shimano Curado 200 E Casting Reels: Sale! Just for Members: 20% Off Select Bike Racks. No reverse 2. That being said, they are better than most. Shimano Neoprene Spinning Reel Covers - Tackle Warehouse Comments: Great reel. It's just a good reel. Shop for Shimano at REI. MY LAST THREE NEW REELS HAVE BEEN PENN'S. If I had more money I'd put this on every spinning rod I own. I was wondering how long shimano plans to have parts available for discontinued reels such as the Calcutta TE and Gold Trinidads. Shimano's Propulsion Line Management System offers trouble-free casting for a stress-free day on the water. Stunning match. or if the friction ring is not part of the design (the older stradics also bound up apparently cause of the same issue, i had many but never had the binding problem - I guess if the friction ring didn't get wet or break down you were fine). Shimano Stradic 2500 Spinning Fishing Reels, Shimano Stradic Ci4 2500 Spinning Fishing Reels, Shimano Fishing Reels, Shimano Bikes, Shimano Bicycle . the Nasci replaced it. I used to have a 1500, but sold that a few years ago. Thanks in advance for info. Shimano Symetre 2500FI Spinning Fishing Reel with box, paperwork, spare spool. The Grappler also features aspecially designed handle that is fitted with a CI4+ power knob for better leverage and control which gives you the advantage when fighting a fish. Shimano Convergence Casting Rod $69.99 $44.97 Compare SALE! Infinity Cross achieves overwhelming gear durability through a revised drive and pinion gear design with improved surface area contact and meshing. If you're looking at this reel just buy it. It's exactly as I was expecting - I love how sooner or later shimano incorporates all their high end tech into their lower dollar reels - and with this one they did. Comments: This reel is smooth, casts well, very minimal handle play, looks good and has a nice sounding drag clicker. Really handy to have with you, this multi-tool features a 80mm blade that has both serrated and plain cutting edges and a thumb stud for opening. What happens when Shimano discontinues a reel? That is a nice reel. > I had several reels lock up on me, spool shafts bend, etc. That reel was killed due to very well known issuewith them locking up and the factory had no fix. If any of you guys have a Symetre 1500, or Sahara 1500 with spare spool, IM me if you want to sell. It has worked fairly well for a decade since then. The Stradic FL now features Shimanos MicroModule Gear II to enhance rotational smoothness and power transfer that has never before been achieved in a reel at this price point. With some nice modern visual eye candy looks. To develop the product, Shimano dispatched engineers to the U.S., where bass fishing started, to conduct a field survey for about a year. A little pricey but worth it. It is used around the world while constantly attracting new groups of users. Fitted with 3+1 S A-RB bearings, the reel is smooth and has great bearing durability. Valiant 2-Speed. Comments: I bought the 2500 and it was smooth and quiet. I want to be me." Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. I actually enjoy how touchy this drag is compared to the Ci4+. I love my Talica II's but I will not be buying anymore Shimano reels if they keep up this lack of support. Comments: I give this reel just an ok. As new products are developed, older products are retired. The 3000 has the T handle so I returned the 2500 and got the 3000. Create New Wish List . The 2500, C3000, and 4000 sizes have a high gear retrieve ratio from 5.8 to 6.2:1 thanks to the presence of zinc DC gears. There seems to be a problem serving the request at this time, One stop shop for all things from your favorite brand, Shimano 22 Beastmaster 9000 Electric Reel - Multicolor (045102), Shimano Vanford C3000XG F Saltwater Spinning Reel (VFC3000XGF), Shimano SYNCOPATE SC2500FG Spinning Fishing Reel, Shimano PLEMIO 3000 Electric Big Game Reel, Shimano STRADIC FL ST1000HGFL Spinning Fishing Reel, Shimano Curado K Bait Casting Reel - CU200XGK, Shimano SYNCOPATE SC4000FG Spinning Fishing Reel. Once I used it for a small underspin I was really impressed on the smoothness. Definitely grabbing a 1000 for ultra light fun fishing. STRONG REELS! One had the lockup problem, the other did not. The one that locked up mostly happened during the heat of summer. Rear drag reels allow anglers to make drag adjustments on the fly, with less risk of line trouble or breakage. Don't get me wrong, I love my Vanfords. I guess I shouldn't really be surprised this day in age. Something tells me its not as lucrative of a business. FREE delivery Fri, May 5 . Once they are discontinued there is the option of our warranty centers that may have parts. > Shimano makes every attempt to support discontinued products through spare parts and technical support as long as possible. Shimano must have gotten deluged with service complaints because of this design issue. Started during second year of use. i agree shimano needs to keep up with there product part an services. I used to have a 1500, but sold that a few years ago. The drag stays very consistent and isn't easy to accidentally move. I own 7 Stradic reels from the early nineties up till now and all still in action. INFORMATION Why does a 9 yr old post bother you so much??????? by Norcaldrifter Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:14 pm, Post January 29, 2018 in Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots. NCD. As new products are developed, older products are retired. In Stock. The smoothest and most efficient drivetrain in a spinning reel is now even smoother and more efficient with improved durability. NEW SHIMANO REELS FOR 2022! - shimanofish.com.au Strong build and smooth as butter. The technician will carefully disassemble the reel, clean, and inspect all of the parts, and make any necessary repairs. To ensure on water performance X Protect water resistant technology still features and the Long Stroke Spool design provides maximum casting performance. These listed products have already been discontinued or are scheduled to be discontinued shortly. To learn more about how we use cookies, California Transparency in Supply Chain Act. And I really liked the all green color to them. $148.88: Daiwa Megaforce Casting Reels: . Common Shimano Reel Repair services include replacing worn parts, lubricating moving parts, and adjusting the drag on the reel. But I think I prefer the heavier weight of the Stradic and also the handle has a slightly larger paddle handle, at least in the 4000. You will be able to hear the reel screaming in your videos. You can post now and register later. I prefer the ci4+ over this for the fact that the ci4+ is so much lighter and effortless to turn the handle. The Nexave is available in several sizes providing anglers plenty of options for a variety of target species. Sahara Rear Drag is the first-ever rear drag option in the Sahara lineup. I set it aside for a few months and it started working again (this happens with a lot of my spinning reels magically). Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for SHIMANO BAITRUNNER 6500 PLUS SPINNING REEL (Front Fightin Drag System) NICE at the best online prices at eBay! Thanks! Built to handle heavy duty applications, harsh saltwater conditions, and big fish, the Shimano Twinpower XD Spinning Reel offers a refined blend of power and sensitivity thanks to an advanced MGL Rotor and smooth MicroModule Gear II. SHIMANO SERVICE CENTER The problem is the fiber arbor friction ring that deteriorates over time. Within the Shimano rod range, we would match this reel with models from the Grappler BB range - 21GRPBBSJB662,21GRPBBSJB662. Switched to Pflueger myself. Shimano makes every attempt to support discontinued products through spare parts and technical support as long as possible. Shimano Calcutta 250 questions Florida Sportsman This item: Shimano Stella Sw C Saltwater Spinning Reels. This large capacity model can soak up 750m of 80lb Power Pro which will give you plenty of cover when fishing the deep. I had this discussion with a reel repair guy at Fred Hall. I was also talking about the Ci4 not the fk however I've heard the fk has gone down significantly in price you can probably find one in the 150 range but I don't have any experience with the fk so I can't say much about it, as far as a new ci4 well I think that's as smooth as you can get for 200 this is just my personal preference. I know parts are no longer made for that model once it is discontinued. Striking good looks, lightweight with a solid feel, and an ultra smooth reeling experience combine to win the hearts of anglers around the globe. We all know that we pay for what we get! Comments:After owning two Stradic Ci4+ models I knew I had to get this reel. The Shimano IX is a lightweight, rear-drag spinning reel packed with many features to allow anglers to cast with ease and retrieve with conviction. Comments: Awesome reel! Shop by Category. The newsletter sign-up system is currently down for maintenance. Reels | Product | Shimano Nah, I think if your going to spend 150 might as well spend an extra 50 and get a Stradic, the ultegra looks really cool though. Kinda depressing Shimano seems to not support their own products once they stop production of a model. $119.99: Team Daiwa Tierra Spinning Reels: Sale! Coming from Guam to fish for BFT in San Diego and need some advice, AS IF YOU NEED A REASON TO ATTEND THE BART HALL LONG BEACH..BOB SANDS HAS OUR LARGEST INVENTORIES EVER. After the repairs are complete, the technician will reassemble the reel and test it to make sure . ghost The casting distance has improved with the taller spool. If anyone know where I could find these reels that would be awesome! Shimano Ultegra Spinning Reels Utilizing signature Shimano technologies, like MicroModule Gear II and a composite Ci4+ frame, the Shimano Ultegra Spinning Reels are able to achieve best-in-class performance throughout a range of applications. This item: Shimano CURADO DC, LowProfile Baitcasting Freshwater Fishing Reel. The new Nasci series of spinning reels answers the call for anglers demanding smoothness and durability in multiple fishing applications. This is the first Ive heard of Nasci reels not being great. Fishing Gear. This is designed specifically for vertical fishing styles, whether it be micro jigging or even bait fishing. The new TwinPower XD is the toughest model in Shimano's Magnumlite lineup of spinning reels and is packed with premium technologies for the dedicated inshore angler. These listed products have already been discontinued or are scheduled to be discontinued shortly. Shimano CURADO DC, LowProfile Baitcasting Freshwater Fishing Reel