MitchIsFishin Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 Have an aunt in KY who knows I love to fish. Apparently, she felt obligated to send me a late BD gift (which she wasn't, God bless her), but did so anyway. In any event, I get a package with a Shimano Sedona 2500 in the mail. Seriously, I know nothing about this reel. I'm not the 'reel snob' and just buy what I know I like. Still, nice gift. Is it really a decent reel? Should I just relegate it to use by the wife or son? Oh, it came in a Shimano box, but no oil with this reel, normal? Going fishing Saturday, hurrah! Quote
steezy Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 That looks like a good reel for the $$$ with decent specs, its $59.95 at BPS. Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted July 23, 2009 Super User Posted July 23, 2009 At least you got something useable. Last time I got a fishing gift (that I didn't pick out first) it was an Instant fisherman. Must have been the deluxe model, it came with Flying Lures Quote
tutle Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 The Sedona 's are a lot of bang for the bucks ;so to speak. They get the job done and hold up for years with very little maintenance .IMHO you got a nice gift. Quote
FishDontLikeMe1301600221 Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 i had one that i used for ice fishing until it got kicked into a ice hole,its a nice little reel for the money.def. something to be used,but i dunno that instant fisherman is a tough gift to beat,pretty sweet there you lucky fella you lol...if anything use it for a dropshot rig,eh it beats a mushy card with dogs and cats on it Quote
Super User bilgerat Posted July 23, 2009 Super User Posted July 23, 2009 i had one that i used for ice fishing until it got kicked into a ice hole,its a nice little reel for the money.def. something to be used,but i dunno that instant fisherman is a tough gift to beat,pretty sweet there you lucky fella you lol...if anything use it for a dropshot rig,eh it beats a mushy card with dogs and cats on it Nuthin worse than gettin kicked in the ice hole..... Quote
rubba bubba Posted July 23, 2009 Posted July 23, 2009 That reel is a killer reel. It's smooth as silk, solid, and not high dollars. Best value in spinning reels, bar none, imo. Quote
Super User flechero Posted July 23, 2009 Super User Posted July 23, 2009 The Sedona 's are a lot of bang for the bucks ;so to speak. They get the job done and hold up for years with very little maintenance .IMHO you got a nice gift. X2 I have a couple of them, been using them trouble free for several years. Nothing fancy, just sold dependable reels. (and surprisingly smooth) Quote
Big Mike in Fl Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 I have that exact reel and love it, its as nice as my stradics, but it may not last quite as long. I had a 4000 sedona that I abused heavily for two years before it gave way, and by abused I mean left it in the bed of my truck for weeks, dropped in sand, etc etc... I used to be real rough on my gear, but I've learned otherwise. Quote
mrlitetackle Posted July 24, 2009 Posted July 24, 2009 havent had one personally, but i do have a buddy who uses one....... seems really nice for the price, and has held up really well for him...... id say its a great gift....... give it some time on the water now ;D Quote
MitchIsFishin Posted July 24, 2009 Author Posted July 24, 2009 Thanks guys - It seems about as smooth as anything else I have. Going to slap it on a 6'6" M bionic blade and we'll try it out this weekend. Quote
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