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I was looking at Shimano's website just for the heck of it and saw a line of salt water reels I have never heard about.
Shimano Surf Reels

I did "a little of my own research" and read some reviews but am wondering why I never hear anything about them? I am kind of a Shimano fanboy and all but one of my spinning reels are Shimano's for no other reason than I have had great luck with them and they never let me down.

I am looking for some personal experience or info as to why we never see these in store or on the water/sand. They sound cool. Built for casting, "special retrieves rates" (according to the propaganda).

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spydermn said:
I was looking at Shimano's website just for the heck of it and saw a line of salt water reels I have never heard about.
Shimano Surf Reels

I did "a little of my own research" and read some reviews but am wondering why I never hear anything about them? I am kind of a Shimano fanboy and all but one of my spinning reels are Shimano's for no other reason than I have had great luck with them and they never let me down.

I am looking for some personal experience or info as to why we never see these in store or on the water/sand. They sound cool. Built for casting, "special retrieves rates" (according to the propaganda).

Pre-linked to save Dave the trouble:p
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Never hear of them? Never see them on the sand?....must turn your sound up and look in the right places.......

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A few years ago I did extensive testing of the AT 10000MGS XSA Shimano and the Daiwa Basia 45QD........the Shimano outperformed it each time.....that review, I believe was posted here and on another web site. I prefer the long cast Shimanos with the super slow oscillation (XSB) and believe it is the line lay (and 76mm spool lip diameter) that contributes to the better distance......I use those pictured above for bait casting, including 8 oz. They outperform my conventional setups consistently (and I talking Truth SMs and CTS 1306s). Of course, these are spooled with braided line, hence no point fishing.
 
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There was guy on this forum ( I think Sgt. Slough) who used Shimano Aero reels , can't tell you the exact models, I think he tournament casted also, Tommy Farmer even did a comparison using his (Sgt. Slough) Shimano spinning reels vs. Tommy's conventional reels, they did well, but yes they are expensive.
 
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spydermn said:
I was looking at Shimano's website just for the heck of it and saw a line of salt water reels I have never heard about.
Shimano Surf Reels

I did "a little of my own research" and read some reviews but am wondering why I never hear anything about them? I am kind of a Shimano fanboy and all but one of my spinning reels are Shimano's for no other reason than I have had great luck with them and they never let me down.

I am looking for some personal experience or info as to why we never see these in store or on the water/sand. They sound cool. Built for casting, "special retrieves rates" (according to the propaganda).

Pre-linked to save Dave the trouble:p
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Attaboy. . . Always provide a means ( Links ) for others to see the same info you're talking about . . . LOL !

Tight Lines !
 
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Attaboy. . . Always provide a means ( Links ) for others to see the same info you're talking about . . . LOL !

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No Dizzy Dave! That's not why he did it.
Time for another Spanking from 2na!!!

Keywords were: "my research" meaning his own (Spider-Man). Then next was "personal EXPERIENCE" meaning HANDS ON. Last would be his creative pre-links to save Dave the trouble.
Most likely 99.999125%, you have neither the first or the second.

Nor does he need "Dave's approval" or "Attaboy" on how he makes his post, or add whatever links he chooses.
Everyone knows you have a "Man Crush" on Alan Tani and like to post his reviews. He (spider) probably didn't want that either because You Dave can junk the hell out of someone's thread!

Dave coulda said... "I want to learn more on Shimano surf spinners from Real Fishermen. Keep this thread going so I can soak up all this info. Then maybe go buy one and try it out ....... .... LOL.."

Go back to KEYWORDS for references if necessary.
 
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I have 2 similar Shimano reels and I love them. (Fliegen and the PA Power Spin). I got those back in Japan a few years ago before Shimano introduced the reels referenced above in the US. The Fliegen is similar to the Technium and the PA Power Spin is similar to the Ultegra C14. I think the main difference is that I have the dual drag option which can be used similar to a bait runner.

I've used them for the past 3-4 years and they've been flawless. The way these reels lays the line on the spool is great. Haven't had to do any adjustments with spacers/shims. Casts great too. Have been able to reel in any from a 45 inch Striper to a huge Cow Nose Ray. No Drum yet.

The Fliegen is mated to a custom Daiwa Ballistic SA-BS 35-405G and the Power Spin is mated to a custom BR SU1418F.

Like the others have said, I think they are a bit pricey. Not sure if I would have spend that kind of dough on a reel but I got mine as surprise gifts (one from my wife and kids for my birthday and the other from my Dad for helping out on a bunch of projects).

Not sure how water proof/resistant they are. Haven't dunk them and don't plan on it (knock on wood). They do get sprayed down with fresh water after ever use. So far so good.
 
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