
They self center the bail upright and I am a line feeler so it's in the perfect position. I have bought over 40 of the Trigger style reels over the years for 1. I'm not a fan of the double handle so when I buy a new reel I swap the double for a single "normal" handle from a Shimano Syncopate 2500. I can very precise in placement with the right rod.Ĭomments: I like the Shimano Spirex FG Spinning Reel in the 2500 size. I love how smooth the reel is and ease of casting. Rear brake systems are the best option ever!!Ĭomments: Great reel. Come on Shimano, trigger reels made your fishing department and I am hooked deep, can't go back to opening the bail by hand.Ĭomments: Always used this style reel as it's a great tool and super efficient in operations! Sad that Shimano moved the brake systems in front of bail as not controlling fish will become more complicated. The sycopate only last 2 seasons then starts binding. I have tried 3 different spirex (this model) same result. The reel is so hard to reel its useless to me. This is probably the smoothest yet, until there's a fish on. For the money, you cannot find another spinning reel to match it, and if you get to still be fishing competitively at 76 years old, you'll appreciate the double paddle handles more as you slip off one and grab the other! Saved me a few fish over the years!Ĭomments: I have used Shimano trigger spinning reels since I was old enough to buy them. My grandsons are still catching fish on some of my old reels from 10 years ago! I hope Shimano never quits selling these reels, and w ould love it if they brought back the RG series. I always have at least six of these reels raring and ready to go, and replace one or two every year to keep mine fresh and I give my older ones away. Everyone seems to complain about the lack of instant anti-reverse, but I actually appreciate it because the older I get I seem to have lost some of my hook setting strength, and that little bit of give just seems to help pull the hook through a jaw better, actually helping me set the hook! I never have used the trigger system because I prefer to manually close the bail each cast for line management.
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I have been using them in tournaments for 20 plus years, and although I prefer the rear drag over front drag (which is all that is available now) I do think the drag is smoother with front drag system. The end result is a spinning reel with excellent castability and line manageability along with some familiar baitcast finishes.Ĭomments: This spincast reel cast super smooth and reels in smooth also I've had one for well over ten years never had any problems with it or this new one I got lately money well spent.Ĭomments: This is not my first review on this reel model, nor is it my first Spirex 2500.

In addition to these features and many others, the Dyna-Balance system eliminates wobble during the retrieve by counterbalancing the rotor and the Aluminum Spool uses Shimano's new cold forging technology, maintaining the metal's original strength without sacrificing molecular density.

The new Propulsion Line Management System and new Varispeed Oscillation ensure even line lay and that line twist and friction are no longer a problem. A Double-Paddled Handle and a Quick Fire II trigger in perfect reach of your index finger, make one-handed casting a breeze.Ī solid reel for light tackle techniques, the Spirex FG is also a beneficiary of much of Shimano's new technology designed to combat inherent issues with the genereal spinning reel design, such as line twist and line friction. The Spirex FG is a great choice for someone who is used to fishing a baitcast reel and wants some of those familiar features transferred over to their spinning reel.
