Thoughts on Shimano Nexave FD 1000 ?

[bitsandbass]

I bought two of these reels recently.  They cost $16 each.  I'm waiting for them to arrive in the mail.  Anyone use these before?  Are they half decent?   Opinions?  Thanks.

 

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half decent describes them adequately. Not the smoothest, and probably won't last too long, but certainly worth the price. We took a couple of 4000s to FL in the salt and they handled everything ok with 20 lb braid. I plan to use them as guest loaners on the boat. I feel so ripped off I paid $20 each...

[bitsandbass]

I can easily return them to Dicks if need be. 

 

But what else would I replace them with at $16?

 

Or is there at $32 reel that is 300% better hence offering better value?

 

[bitsandbass]

Anyone else used this reel?  Thoughts welcome, TY.

[Big Swimbait]

I have one on my Ned Rig/finesse worm set up. It has been totally adequate for those purposes. 

[bitsandbass]

2 hours ago, 1201vilbig said:

I have one on my Ned Rig/finesse worm set up. It has been totally adequate for those purposes. 

 

Good to know thanks. I was hoping for $16 they would offer good bang for your buck.  

[bitsandbass]

I havent used these yet!  Hope to get to the pond this weekend.  I see they are on "sale" at Dicks again, same price, $16.  Makes me wonder if they worth that price normally.  I'll report back once I've had a chance to use them.  Just been really busy!

[Hulkster]

that comfortable handle knob alone is still better than a Quantum!

[BassThumb]

I use one for ice fishing. It's an excellent buy at $16. They're on par with the Sienna, which are $30 reels.