Shimano Aernos FA series?

[jgarner447]

Hey guys has anyone used these reels before? the look nearly identical to the ci4 , found them browsing online and they seem to be a budget reel but claim to have all the good features , let me know what you think guys?
Jase..

[Bestyak]

Originally Posted by jgarner447

Hey guys has anyone used these reels before? the look nearly identical to the ci4 , found them browsing online and they seem to be a budget reel but claim to have all the good features , let me know what you think guys?
Jase..

Hey Jase,

How much did/ are they looking for it? I agree they are a flash looking reel but the specs don't match the dollars. In fact when you read the shimano right-up they pretty much home in on the cosmetics first.

[jgarner447]

Originally Posted by Bestyak

Hey Jase,

How much did/ are they looking for it? I agree they are a flash looking reel but the specs don't match the dollars. In fact when you read the shimano right-up they pretty much home in on the cosmetics first.

yeah can pick them up online for $100 just thought is put it out there coz ive never seen them before, id feel more confident with a stradic

[Rattler]

There a plastic reel not CI4 or alu frame for a start. They do look Like a stradic but not as good by a long shot. Only 3 bearing, more than twice the drag pressure, etc. I'd stay away from it.

[big chief]

rubbish, spend the extra dow on a fplueger salt, there the best value for money reel on the market, i would steer clear of those cheaper shimano reels, absolute crap.

[forsterfisho]

Hey,

If you only want to spend $100 I'd consider it, they seem ok for their price range but obviously you won't get the features and quality that you would in a reel 3 times the price. After all, you get what you pay for.

The symetre is a fantastic reel, I own 2 and they are virtually bullet proof. One of mine is around 3 years old now and has never been serviced and it's still going strong.

I'm only hearing good things about the Salt, I plan on getting one myself in the near future. Although I only think they come in 3000 and up sizes (I could be wrong??) and have a reasonably high gear ratio.

[silvertreva]

Daiwa Airds are GREAT for the price!!!

[forsterfisho]

Forgot about the AIRD, I agree though they are a great piece of kit! I dropped mine in the drink in march, sent it Daiwa who said it was unrepairable but I picked it up today from the cabnet and it still is smooth (for a reel that was unrepairable and dunked). I'm still gonna use it for my racks applications

[youngfisherman]

Great little reels for the price! My mate has one and it's surprisingly very smooth.