Does anyone own subject reel? If so, your opinion on reels performance would be appreciated. Thanks. 

I own a 4000XG-B made in Malaysia. For a $100 reel its not a bad reel. Smooth. Handles bass flawlessly. Casts well. I like mine. I generally use it on a 7' MF or 7'6" MH. A solid good reel for the money. Looks good too.

3 minutes ago, FloridaFishinFool said:

I own a 4000XG-B made in Malaysia. For a $100 reel its not a bad reel. Smooth. Handles bass flawlessly. Casts well. I like mine. I generally use it on a 7' MF or 7'6" MH. A solid good reel for the money. Looks good too.

thanks for the response, I appreciate it. I just cannot justify spending almost $300 for another Vanford at this point. 

I have a 1000 on a 6' st croix premier medium light. Fun setup for chuck and wind, the reel is super slow 5:1 so gotta remember to burn just about everything or I'll sink and snag. The 2 piece bail can catch thin braid but it's not really a big deal if you're aware of it.

I have the 3000 model on a med light extra fast and use it for drop shot. Ned rig etc.... I've caught 80+ fish up to 4 pounds and have zero issues

I have a 2000 size SHG

6.1 to 1 on  Lew's ML rod. 10 lb braid, flouro leader. I use it ponds that have smaller bass, 2 lbs or less. Lots of fun! Good reel, needs a drop of oil on line roller once in a while (no bearing). My only "modern" shimano spinner.

They have been a big part of my fishing the last handful of years. Trouble free and no issues. 1000, 2500 and 3000’s. Been a Shimano fanboy my whole life. My reels seem to hold up. But not to say some just wore out over the years and I’m not complaining. I’m fishing with the first and second generations and have a preorder in on a 3000 that should be in by October. 
2500 and 3000 are the same reel, 3000 has a larger Spool. Same size, weight and ratio. The new version has an upgrade to the drive and  bail guide is gonna be one piece. Price not going up that much. 9% per dealer. I’m looking forward to improvements to an already great product. 
I have my older grandkids in these reels. They are hard on stuff. These hold up without issues. 

I have the previous generation Nasci 3000 and latest Nasci 1000. Great smooth reals, however they are heavy. My 3000 is on a St Croix Premier split grip 7’ rod. Balances the rod. One can save a few dollars and buy a Sahara, basically a Nasci without Core Protect. Where I to buy a Shimano and not wanting to break the bank and did not need a heavy reel the Miravel would be the ticket. Lighter.

 

I own a Vanford 2500, Tatula 2500, Daiwa Fuego 2500. For the money the present generation Fuego can’t be beat price, weight and performance.

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I could not agree more. The Sahara is another great reel in that price range. I’m a fan of the old Symetre. Shimano lost the trade name of Symetre and the NASCI came out of that with upgrades. The Core Seal sold me on them. But I’m not using mine in salt water, some brackish and they rarely are going in the drink. But you never know when that may happen. They don’t break the bank for sure. 

really good info guys, many thanks. I need light. I'm old and my wrist have taken a beating. 

Because of this thread I jumped my NASCI 4000 to the front of the line this morning for a new lube job. I took a photo of the innerds so you can see some of the features it has. My NASCI I believe is one of the earlier models so I don't know if these same features have moved forward into the newer models- which probably has features this older version does not have.

 

 

The pinion gear is supported by 3 bearings. 

 

It has the updated friction ring some say prevents early bail closures.

 

But one thing to note here are all of Shimano's attempts at sealing up this reel from water. I count 5 different seals. The first one is the rubber gasket on the drag control knob. Next is the seal on top of the AR bearing and a rubber O ring seal on the bottom side of AR bearing. And on each side of the main drive gear is another O ring.

 

This older NASCI has some water seal features not found in reels costing $200 and $300. For about $100 its a decent reel.

 

I guess another "positive" feature to this reel is its lack of plastic gears like what is found in newer stradics and others. I consider this a bonus.

 

 

1 hour ago, FloridaFishinFool said:

Because of this thread I jumped my NASCI 4000 to the front of the line this morning for a new lube job. I took a photo of the innerds so you can see some of the features it has. My NASCI I believe is one of the earlier models so I don't know if these same features have moved forward into the newer models- which probably has features this older version does not have.

 

 

The pinion gear is supported by 3 bearings. 

 

It has the updated friction ring some say prevents early bail closures.

 

But one thing to note here are all of Shimano's attempts at sealing up this reel from water. I count 5 different seals. The first one is the rubber gasket on the drag control knob. Next is the seal on top of the AR bearing and a rubber O ring seal on the bottom side of AR bearing. And on each side of the main drive gear is another O ring.

 

This older NASCI has some water seal features not found in reels costing $200 and $300. For about $100 its a decent reel.

 

I guess another "positive" feature to this reel is its lack of plastic gears like what is found in newer stradics and others. I consider this a bonus.

 

 

good info. thanks for sharing.