Glad to see the forums back. I just needed to replace a spinning reel, and came across this deal at Dick's sporting goods (don't normally shop there) that I thought was too good to pass up. In Georgia (if not nationally) Dicks have the Shimano Symetre on sale for 69.95.  If you pick up a 2006/2007 Georgia DNR fishing guide, which is free, it has a $10 coupon for Dicks.  Picked this gem up for 59.95.  A good deal, I hope.

That's a GREAT deal and you will be very pleased with the Symetre.

A symmetry for the price of a Sahara, now that is a good deal.

Thanks guys, yea It seems like a great deal. I got the 1500 & paired it with a PS60LF Premier, going to be using this setup for trout, panfish & occassional smallie.

I've said it before and I'll say it again. The symetre is the best value in spinning reels bar none.

mitch,

how do you like the premier rod?

john

So far, so good. When I bought the Premier, I was short on $, so an Avid was out of the question, but it's turned out to be a really good rod. Light, balanced with the Symetre, pretty versatile.  If I were to buy a new spinning rod today, I probably get an Avid, but the Premier (got it with a Dick's coupon as well, $60) has worked out.

Glad to see the forums back. I just needed to replace a spinning reel, and came across this deal at Dick's sporting goods (don't normally shop there) that I thought was too good to pass up. In Georgia (if not nationally) Dicks have the Shimano Symetre on sale for 69.95. If you pick up a 2006/2007 Georgia DNR fishing guide, which is free, it has a $10 coupon for Dicks. Picked this gem up for 59.95. A good deal, I hope.

That is NOT a deal. It's a steal!!! ;D You scored big. The symetre IMHO is one of the best bangs for the buck and you did it for $20 less. Congrats!