CrustyMono Posted December 29, 2016 Posted December 29, 2016 is this a good reel? I might get one 1 Quote
Super User burrows Posted December 30, 2016 Super User Posted December 30, 2016 Yes it is, no better spinning reel for the price it's a solid reel I recommend it. One down side it's a bit heavy for some people.IMO 3 Quote
PatrickKnight Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 I like it but I think the Daiwa BG is a better reel for $100. The Daiwa has a full metal body with a direct drive handle. Quote
Super User burrows Posted December 30, 2016 Super User Posted December 30, 2016 Oh really you like it better? do you happen to own one and fish with it or is this simply you deciding you like a product by simply looking at it? The nasci has a hagane body with x ship plenty strong. 1 Quote
PatrickKnight Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 I have fished the BG but have only handled the Nasci. This is from Shimanos site and I don't see where it says Hagane body only gear. If it is a metal body and not composite my opinion on the best $100 spinning reel just changed. http://fish.shimano.com/content/sac-fish/en/home/products/fishing-reels/spinning/nasci.html 2 Quote
Super User burrows Posted December 30, 2016 Super User Posted December 30, 2016 In all reality they are both good reels built to last. You really can't go wrong with Diawa or shimano once you get at that 100$ price point. 1 Quote
MJinMN Posted December 30, 2016 Posted December 30, 2016 I have been looking in the same general price range recently. My thoughts are that the Nasci is very smooth, but not as light as some other reels. I believe it is a bit smoother than my Ci4+ stradic, but the stradic is lighter. I also purchased the BG as an option and ended up returning it. I felt it was relatively heavy and not as smooth as either Shimano, although its components should last forever. If you don't need the saltwater option of the BG, I definitely would look at the Daiwa RG-AB. I bought one at Cabela's yesterday for $49. It is smoother than any of my Shimanos and weight-wise the 2500 feels similar to the Ci4+ 3000. If you want to use heavier line then you may have to go to the 3000 on the Daiwa which then offsets some of the weight advantage... Quote
Super User fishnkamp Posted December 31, 2016 Super User Posted December 31, 2016 Here is another two options to look at before you spend your money. Okuma has stepped up their game in my opinion, especially in the spinning reels. I fish a lot of Pfluegers, but on the advice of a friend that fishes at least 3 or 4 times a week, I picked up an Okuma RTX 30. That is a nice reel and even nicer is their Helios reel. Very smooth and lightweight. They seem to be doing well for Bryan while standing up to some reel big bass, stripers and snakeheads. Quote
hoosierbass07 Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Since I'm a Shimano spinning reel fan I will definitely be picking up one of these Nasci reels. But how in the world did they come up with a lame name like Nasci? Sahara, cool! Symetry, cool! Stradic, cool! Nasci? Ugh. 1 Quote
CrustyMono Posted January 1, 2017 Author Posted January 1, 2017 52 minutes ago, hoosierbass07 said: Since I'm a Shimano spinning reel fan I will definitely be picking up one of these Nasci reels. But how in the world did they come up with a lame name like Nasci? Sahara, cool! Symetry, cool! Stradic, cool! Nasci? Ugh. I agree, it is a pretty NASTI name... 1 Quote
Hulkster Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Nasci is latin for 'to be born'. in one of the youtube vids they mention this. I guess its because its the replacement for the symetre. 1 Quote
Big-Bass Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 Check out the new Shimano Ultegra at Bass Pro. Official release is tomorrow. This reel replaced the Saros and once was only a JDM. It's the step between the NASCI and the Stradic FK. http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Ultegra-Spinning-Reel/product/175614/ 1 Quote
PatrickKnight Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 51 minutes ago, Big-Bass said: Check out the new Shimano Ultegra at Bass Pro. Official release is tomorrow. This reel replaced the Saros and once was only a JDM. It's the step between the NASCI and the Stradic FK. http://www.basspro.com/Shimano-Ultegra-Spinning-Reel/product/175614/ I had not planned on getting a new spinner but I may just have to give this sucker a go. 1 Quote
Sammies77 Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 On 12/30/2016 at 7:02 AM, Cheesefrank said: Oh really you like it better? do you happen to own one and fish with it or is this simply you deciding you like a product by simply looking at it? The nasci has a hagane body with x ship plenty strong. Definitely doesn't have an aluminum body! It has a composite body, your info is wrong. I also think your comment is hilarious since a few posts before his you say the nasci is the best 100 dollar reel. Do you own and fish every 100 dollar reel? Anyway....I've owned both, the nasci and the new daiwa bg, both 2500 size. The new bg is an awesome reel so far for the price, if it performs good for a few more months I will be buying more. It solid, smooth, and has a really good drag. The nasci has a lot of flex in the stem, and I guess shimano STILL hasn't resolved the binding problem because the first day I fished in a heavy rain it started binding by the end if the trip. It does have a really good drag though like all shimano's. 1 Quote
PatrickKnight Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 6 hours ago, Sammies77 said: Definitely doesn't have an aluminum body! It has a composite body, your info is wrong. I also think your comment is hilarious since a few post before his you say the nasci is the best 100 dollar reel. Do you own and fish every 100 dollar reel? Anyway....I've owned both, the nasci and the new daiwa bg, both 2500 size. The new bg is an awesome reel so far for the price, if it performs good for a few more months I will be buying more. It solid, smooth, and has a really good drag. The nasci has a lot of flex in the stem, and I guess shimano STILL hasn't resolved the binding problem because the first day I fished in a heavy rain it started binding by the end if the trip. It does have a really good drag though like all shimano's. I have noticed the binding issues as well on the lower to mid priced reels. I have said this before I do think Shimano makes the best spinning reels on the market once you get up to the Stradic and above. Quote
Super User webertime Posted January 3, 2017 Super User Posted January 3, 2017 I'd still take a LONG look at the BG from Daiwa. Just specs out with really solid features and competitive weight and available for ~$80 in a few places. The Nasci is a plastic-ish frame with a sexy marketing that replaces a solid aluminum framed model. 2 Quote
illinifan4152 Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 I would save up a little more money and try to get a stradic. I was able to pick up a stradic 2500 FJ from an action site brand new for 125. Awesome reel for not much more money. Definitely worth it in my opinion. 1 Quote
Super User burrows Posted January 3, 2017 Super User Posted January 3, 2017 13 hours ago, Sammies77 said: Definitely doesn't have an aluminum body! It has a composite body, your info is wrong. I also think your comment is hilarious since a few post before his you say the nasci is the best 100 dollar reel. Do you own and fish every 100 dollar reel? Anyway....I've owned both, the nasci and the new daiwa bg, both 2500 size. The new bg is an awesome reel so far for the price, if it performs good for a few more months I will be buying more. It solid, smooth, and has a really good drag. The nasci has a lot of flex in the stem, and I guess shimano STILL hasn't resolved the binding problem because the first day I fished in a heavy rain it started binding by the end if the trip. It does have a really good drag though like all shimano's. Lol Quote
Sammies77 Posted January 3, 2017 Posted January 3, 2017 2 hours ago, Cheesefrank said: Lol What's funny bud? Quote
I.rar Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 I actually have a 2500 Bg on the way to me now. Had some bps cards to burn through and needed a reel that could handle salt and fresh. While I love shimano spinning and casting reels, I had to go with the diawa this time. It'll be the first Daiwa reel I've owned. If I wanted it for freshwater only, I probably would have went with the nasti. Quote
Sammies77 Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 2 hours ago, MassBassin508 said: Metal.Not plastic Yes I understand shimano's silly sales pitch terms. The problem is the nasci doesn't have a "hagane" body. It has the black coated forged main gear which they used to call paladin gear enhancement and now they call it "hagene" gear. That's why they say the nasci has "hagane". Look at a new ci4, it says hagene right on the side of the body. Does it have an aluminium body? Nope. This is all just a way for shimano to confuse consumers instead of just stating if a reel has an aluminum frame or not. The nasci definitely DOES NOT have an aluminum body. Go to shimano's site and click on the details page for the nasci, it says hagene gearing. Now click on the stradic, it says hagene body and hagene gearing. Quote
DenhamBruce Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 Fact is you can pick up a NASCI and no matter what advantages Shimano claims "Hagane" has, the reel foot will still bend. Heck I'll take the Daiwa RG over it because its made from aluminum and I know it will never flex on the water. Shimano just cheaps out on their lower-end stuff because they know people will still buy it. You shouldn't have to buy a Stradic to get a reel made from aluminum. 1 Quote
S. Sass Posted January 4, 2017 Posted January 4, 2017 Cheesefrank loves Shimano you guys quit picking on his brand. 2 Quote
Super User burrows Posted January 4, 2017 Super User Posted January 4, 2017 Aside all the Diawa fan boys the conclusion of the matter is there is no reel out there on the market for fresh water bass fishing,which is what I do, that is better built and as light as the nasci for 100 bucks ,bottom line. 6 hours ago, S. Sass said: Cheesefrank loves Shimano you guys quit picking on his brand. this is true ... lol 1 Quote
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