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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.

LOL i guarantee you that all the owners, including myself, have compared them visually. I'm more concerned about the "g" series quality and long term durability, I know it works but not as well as "e" series or earlier series.

Mouth watering, I'm tired of fighting with other fans boys on ebay for a used "e" or bantam series. Its really like a dogfight on ebay and I come out getting my b@ss! kicked a few times. Paying upwards of $140-150 for a used reel, the revo stx and winch have been catching my eye lately. In my heart I been all Shimano. I don't want to jump ship just yet, however I can't bring myself to buying a "g" series either.

I can vouch for this technique, all of the stuff above said is true however i find the 1/2 or 3/4 oz a better fit for me.

It was interesting to see KVD in his ups and downs beecause it was like KVD vs everyone in the beginning. All i can say is Ish was hurting people with the tungsten weights dropping bombs, it works for me too.

I felt like u got to know the angler so you can easily match a face and personality with the name. I love the format as well balls to the wall, out catch each other in a total weight.

Saliva is increasing as I watch this work of magic.......na but seems like alot of twisting.

Just wondering of any reel engineers/R&D guys have any insight on the situation of the Curados returning to a better quality then a cut cost reel. For instance the "e" series has a bit more bells than the "g" series. Some of the things i noticed are crank, spool and bearings. I know its getting tuff for Shimano guys, when a used "e" series hit ebay guys are chomping a the bit in bids.

I heard it was a Lews Reel that made BPS stuff and it you look it has that same button as the skeet reese reel for the side plate removal. I'm a shimano fan boy and deff not a Shimano.

i believe its called a san diego double jam 100% holding strength, beat the palomar knot. I use it for everything basically. Here you have ole Shaw Grigsby tieing it. http://www.fieldandstream.com/blogs/honest-angler/2012/11/how-tie-best-knot-fluorocarbon-0?cmpid=obinsite

I have a Fish Cat Deluxe by Outcast, bought it on sale at cabelas for $219. It has floatation in the seat for a drier ride. This boat has replacement air bladders port and starboard, not one single bladder.