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Shimano Spirex FG and RG Spinning Reels Review

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Shimano Spirex FG and RG Spinning Reels
Shimano Spirex FG and RG Spinning Reels

The Spirex FG features Quick Fire II for easy one-handed casts and A-RB bearings for smooth-as-silk retrieves.Propulsion Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip Power Roller III S-Arm Cam QuickFire II One-Handed Casting System Varispeed Oscillation 6 Shielded Stainless Steel Ball Bearings Li...ghtweight Graphite Frame Sideplate & Rotor Cold Forged Aluminum Spool S-Concept: S-Guard S-Arm Cam Ported Handle Shank Rubber Handle Grips Fluidrive II Dyna-Balance Repairable Clicker

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Don’t waste you money

Hanh C.
2 years ago

Don’t waste your time and money it not smooth at all, pieces of junk

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Solid reel

Mike
2 years ago

I bought this for a 6’ St Croix UL Premier. It’s a good fit.

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Awesome reel!

Bill
2 years ago

I have 2 of these reels. They work very good. They have never given me any trouble all. I recommend them to anyone!

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STILL THE BEST

BRIAN
3 years ago

BEEN USING SHIMANO SPIREX REELS FOR YEARS. HANDS DOWN, BEST CRAPPIE REEL ON THE PLANET. THE TRIGGER IS MY GO TO FOR CRAPPIE FISHING , YOU JUST CANT BEAT THEM. IVE GOT SEVERAL THAT OVER 15 YEARS OLD STILL BEING USED.

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Great Reel

Darrell
3 years ago

I love these reels for trolling Walleye and casting for LMB and SMB. Awesome casting ability. The trigger makes the ability for multiple quick casts with extreme accuracy.
On the trolling factor, it allows to set up the strike zone, then flipping the drag lever allows to tighten the drag for the fight.
My favorite Shimano is my 37 year old 200Q mounted on my Mitchell… read more Tradition Graphite cork handle which I broke the tip off the rod when I put it in the back of that old truck. I still use it today for general and/or under fallen trees/brush.

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One of the best

Scott
3 years ago

Fishing in Florida, my reels take a beating. I bought the Spirex because of the line cast ability. After years of fishing for bull reds, black drum, and trout, this reel has never let me down. It holds its own against my Fin nor Lethal and Spinfisher VI. The small handle is great for quick casting, but gives up some cranking ability on the bigger fish. It's also a heavier retrieve… read more than similar sized reels. The gears and bearings have held up extremely well also. It's a quirky reel that some people might not like, but I love it and go out of my way to use it often.

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Itchy trigger finger?... Problem solved!

Rob
4 years ago

Bought the whole set! Was glad to see Shimano was still producing these spinning reels with the Quickfire II trigger release. I got a set of Shimano TX reels with the original Quickfire triggers when I was a kid and fell in love with them. The Spirex series is a very nice upgrade from the discontinued TX models.

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Weak stem broken reels

Charles a.
5 years ago

I own 7 reels from shimano 3 are broken 1 is just wore out. i have always loved the quick fire.L astt yr i bought a syncpate only to have its stem snap while landing a 2 lb bass. ok so i replaced it. and it happened again. my next replacement was not shimano. until i see a more sturdy stem i will not waste my money again. these clearly have no strength. both were less than 3… read more lbs. shimano i hope you see this and correct ill miss the quickfire

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GOOD LITTLE REEL

Dale
5 years ago

although I prefer the rear drag this reel is smooth and strong. I have several in different sizes and all work flawlessly. love the quick release triggers

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The test of time!

Joshua
5 years ago

Had my 4000 real drag for years. Thing still works like it's new. Used for catching pike and smallmouth in Ontario Canada.

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Great "BUT"

Richard
6 years ago

I have been using these for years because of the "quick fire". I feel I get about 20% more cast in a day and that accounts for more fish. It is a good reel for the price.

Now for the "BUT" part. The frames arm, from the reel to the rod seat, on the 1000 & 2500 class are weak and will twist back and forth on large fish. We have broken several of them on larger fish and… read more they will twist and flex back and forth as you try and reel in a larger fish. Just caught 20# King Salmon on a 2500 and thought for sure the reel armature was going to snap off the way it was twisting back and forth. FYI, I was fishing for 5-9# Coho's at the time so I had the correct size reel. Still they need to beef up the arm between the reel ans rod seat.

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Shimano SR4000 Spirex FG

Robert S.
7 years ago

The best trigger reel made

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Shimano SR2500FG

Robert S.
7 years ago

THE BEST TRIGGER REEL MADE

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Love it

Gordon
7 years ago

I love my new reel and use it just about every day. Smooth and easy.

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Shimano 2500 RG

William H.
7 years ago

Great reel! I own a couple and they are my go to reels.

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Shimano Spirex FG and RG Spinning Reels Questions and Answers

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Asked by jeff 5 years ago

Pairing this reel with my Ultra-Light Shimano Stimula rod. Can I use this combo for Buegill?

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Bernie De Graaf 5 years ago

The 1000 size reel would be a good ultralight reel 

Asked by Richard Lokken 5 years ago

Are these NEW or Refab Reels

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Bernie 5 years ago

These are brand new reels

Asked by John Maillard 2 years ago

Does anyone make a bail-less ultralight reel?

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Brendan - TackleDirect Customer Service 2 years ago

<span>Hi John, The Van Staal VR series would be your best option to have the lightest and smallest bailess reel model available. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/van-staal-vr-series-spinning-reels.html</a><span> Please let us know if theres anything

Asked by Dave 3 years ago

<p>Can an extra spool be purchased for the SR4000SG reel? (I already ordered one)<br></p><p>If so what is the correct part number so I can locate one more quickly online</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks</p><p>Dave<br></p>

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Paul - TackleDirect Customer Service 3 years ago

Dave,<p><br /></p><p>If you have the Spirex 4000 FG, you can purchase parts directly through Shimano. Link below to that reel for you:</p><p><br /></p><p>https://fishshop.shimano.com/collections/sr4000fg<br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Part number for the spool

Asked by Timothy E Roesler 4 years ago

Spirex. R/L retrieve ????

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Tyler Bennett 4 years ago

Yes this can be switched right to left hand 

Asked by Glen 5 years ago

What rod and power is best with shimano spirex fg 2500?

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Rebecca Redington 5 years ago

The power depends more on how you are fishing and what you are fishing for. But, since the reel is a smaller size reel usually it is paired with a 6 ft - 7 ft size rod, with a Ultra Light, Light or Medium power. 

Asked by James Harrelson 5 years ago

Have these been discontinued by Shimano?

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Rebecca Redington 5 years ago

The Rear Drag has been discontinued. 

Asked by Mike 6 years ago

What is the difference between a 1000fg and a 1000rg?

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Donald 6 years ago

The FG models have have the front drag control system and the RG models have the rear drag system.

Asked by championsumo 7 years ago

What rod would you recommend to use with the 4000RG, using 10 - 12lb line for bass fishing?

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Donald 7 years ago

The Shimano CVSW66M2B Convergence Spinning Rod would pair up nicely with the 4000RG for bass fishing.

Asked by Raj 10 years ago

Kindly let me know if this is a salt water reel?

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Customer Service 10 years ago

Hello Raj! This particular reel can be used for both salt and freshwater applications. Depending on your fishing style and location we can certainly get you set up with the right equipment. Please feel free to contact us if you have any more questions!

Asked by chappy 10 years ago

could you get it in a different color

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Customer Service 10 years ago

No. We cannot get these in other colors.

Asked by Larry 10 years ago

Is this a ultra light reel

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Customer Service 10 years ago

Yes, they are ultra light reels.

Asked by john 12 years ago

can i get a single paddle handle for this reel?

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Customer Service 12 years ago

Shimano doesn't list that as accessory in their catalog so I am going to say that is not possible.