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Shimano symetre FJ

I wear breathable waders.

i was soo surprised Shaw Grigsby didn't make it to the next round on the lake in Florida. He came out the gate cracking skulls.

lol some top secret high speed low drag stuff lol

Amen, I knew this topic would have great points, if we don't address these issues in the open, Shimano will think its ok to downgrade reels and people will buy them because of their name. If the H series comes out it has to outdue the E series and the Abu Garcia Revo STX with its 20lbs drag.

Shimano Curado E7

Personally I can't speak for the B, since i no longer own one. they are inferior to the E, the E to me was a reel that was Chronarch with inferior bearings. With boca bearing the E Curado was better or the same as a chronarch. The gripe with the G is the cheap materials all around. Read about the reviews comparing them and buy one, I did.i Feel like if Shimano keeps down this path, Shimano cut cost with everything they make. Hello lews or revo's if this continue.

I noticed something.....Roll d@mn Tide!

I have 2X symetre 4000FJ, I will trade for 2X 3000FJ if interested.

I went to walmart.com and apparently they have 200e5's at $179 if anyone is interested. They had dealers on ebay seeling them at $145 when i bought mines. Also, the "g" series are like $141-$159 at walmart.com

Where do you live, I have yet to see any Walmart carry anymore "d" or "e" series reels.

The Lews Speed Spool was licensed by BPS, and it kind of favors that BPS Carbon Lite Reel. I not saying all BPS reels are lews, some are pinnacle and pflueger.

Same here, I have a limited number of reels so I have to change line at times to conduct a different method of fishing. The line is still good, so i recycle it.

Right! Could the "g" be used 15 years from now like "b" and "d" have been used. The "e" series is already making a name for itself but I don't see it happening to the "g" series. Maybe its beacuse Shimano Curado was my first love in baitcasting reels, so I'm more critical on the quality and durability. I'm kinda ole skool with reels I stick with one brand and possibly one model. I can't be jumping ship every 2 or 3 years like some guys.

I totally agree it all about getting you to buy more. People don't even realize the Alabama Rig/large swimbait, same rod, medium large crankbaits and small swimbaits, same rod. Dropshot and a finesse bait, same rod. Flipping, pitching and spinnerbait, same rod.