Shimano FX FC Spinning Reels Review

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Perfect little bay reel

Eric T.
2 years ago

I purchased four of these perfect little bay reels for flounder fishing. I pair it up with a short ugly stick and have a great time. It’s perfect for guests kids and myself. If one breaks or fails I throw it away and grab a new one. I would recommend it for any small bay fishing.

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Solid reel for a very low price.

Lincoln
2 years ago

Overall a solid reel for the price that you pay. So far I have no complaints, the bail flipped on me while I was casting once but that was only one time. Drag on the reel is more than you'll need for most fish but good to know you have it just in case. Perfect for a small lightweight rod set up.

Good reel for the price

Tony
2 years ago

Good reel and light. The actual reel handle is different from the store photo. But doesn’t really matter. Still a good reel.

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Pleasantly surprised

Michael M.
2 years ago

Absolutely love my new shimano c3000, great deal great price. My new drop shot reel.

Best reel I have ever bought

Donald
2 years ago

Love the FX reel, long casting smooth reeling match with the FX rod and you can't find a better combo

Sweet reel

Brandon
2 years ago

Cant beat this deal great reel !!

Good value for the price

CentralMA435
3 years ago

Using this reel exclusively for Bass on a medium action rod. Works great most of the time. When it doesn't work well, the spool seems to bind making retrieve very difficult. Haven't been able to identify why this occurs but it always resolves itself after some time off. Next time will buy one or two models up in price/quality

Shimano fx reel

Carlos B.
3 years ago

Excellent purchase, fast shipping... Thank You

Great buy

Russell
3 years ago

Product is of quality for a really good price. Can't find a better reel at this cost.

Great Reel

Gear
3 years ago

Nice and smooth reel, for the price it’s hard to beat

Nice Reel

Raymond
3 years ago

Can't beat the value for a decent quality reel. Very smooth.
Haven't given it a hard drag test yet but I will shortly.

Great for kids

Joe
3 years ago

This is an awesome starter reel for getting kids into fishing. Not only is this reel very cheap but it is also really good quality.

Spinning reel

Noel C.
3 years ago

Cheap reels but very high quality, comparable to those reels costing $100 plus

Shimano FX FC Spinning Reels Questions and Answers

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Asked by Crazy Eddie 3 years ago

Does the reel have instant anti-reverse?

Paul - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Eddie,<p><br /></p><p>Yes, this reel comes with instant anti reverse built into the reel.</p>

Asked by Matthew 3 years ago

Would this reel be suitable for catching small bait such as croakers and white trout

Austin Kearney 3 years ago

Yes, this reel would make a good bait reel. 

Asked by Md Ramzan ali 4 years ago

Hi I'm talking about Ramadan Bangladesh. Can you get this reel from Bangladesh?

Brian 4 years ago

We cannot ship Shimano products outside of the USA at this time.

Asked by Dustin 2 years ago

Will the reel hold up to 15 pound test mono or will that be to much for the rod to handle 

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Dustin, The Shimano FX FC Spinning Reels are only designed for up to 12lb monofilament for the 4000 size model. If you go over this amount your line capacity would be significantly decreased. Instead I would recommend a Shimano NEXC5000HGFI Nexav

Asked by Sean 2 years ago

Im a novice when it come to reels and the anti reverse feature. How to I prevent the reel from spinning backwards? I know you can fight small fish that way but how do I prevent the reel from spinning backwards? Or is that how the reel operates?<p><br /></

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Sean, The Shimano FX FC Spinning Reels have a instant anti-reverse. This is operated as soon as the handle becomes tightened on the sideplate. There is also a switch under the spool that when flipped it should allow the anti-reverse to lock into

Asked by Sean Simmons 2 years ago

I just opened the 2000 and there's no anti reverse. There's no mechanism to engage it. It just reels freely forward and reverse. Does this model come with anti reverse? If so, how is it engaged?<p>Please let me know. One of the questions asked is "does th

Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi Sean, The Shimano FX 2000 FC Spinning Reel does not have the anti-reverse switch. This reel has instant anti-reverse and the switch is not needed. Please let us know if theres anything else we can assist you with. Tight Lines. </span>