Shimano Symetre

A lot of work and study went into the newly redesigned Symetre from Shimano. The reel is built on a solid, lightweight aluminum frame that keeps the stress of fighting big fish, the effects of heat and cold, and years of hard use from moving of any of the interior components, so every gear, bearing, and shaft is where it's supposed to be, always. Shimano added the Cold Forged aluminum spool to reduce weight and provide more strength and resistance to nicks and scratches that can make the rim rough and drastically reduce the distance of your cast. You'll find all the other great features you expect from the industry leading Shimano reels, too, include Super Stopper II for instant anti-reverse, Fluid Drive II and Dyna Balance for smooth, wobble free operation, and Power Roller for reduced line twist and smoother operation. Symetre also offers the S-Arm cam, which keeps your line from wrapping on the bail, which can be a problem with other spinning reels. Symetre also features Super Slow Oscillation, which lays the line on the spool in an almost parallel pattern, which reduces friction when the line comes off the spool on the cast and eliminates spaces and gaps which can cause your line to ‘dig in’ and stick on the cast. Symetre offers a fast 6.0:1 gear ratio for the 1500 and 2500 sizes. Symetre will provide years of enjoyment for your fishing and reduce the frustration that can come from using other spinning reels.

SY1500FI: Line Retrieve Per Crank (in.): 28, Line Capacity (# Test/Yards): 4/170, 5/130, 8/90, Max Drag (lbs.): 11.0, Ball Bearings: 4, Roller Bearings: 1, Gear Ratio: 6.0:1, Weight (oz.):9.5

SY2500FI: Line Retrieve Per Crank (in.): 31, Line Capacity (# Test/Yards): 6/200, 8/140, 10/120, Max Drag (lbs.): 15.0. Ball Bearings: 4, Roller Bearings: 1, Roller Bearings: 6.0:1, Roller Bearings: 9.5.

Shimano Spirex

Spirex is a top-of-the-line Shimano reel featuring Quick-Fire II technology. Quick-Fire II is a one-handed casting system. It automatically centers the line and trigger directly under your index finger for fast, easy casting. Simply grab the line and pull the trigger in one motion and you're ready to cast. Spirex offers this feature in both the front and rear-drag models. The rear drag also offers Fightin' Drag II - a quick flick of the fighting lever increases or decreases the drag. The levels are preset so you never have to worry about breaking off. Other features include Power Roller technology reducing line twist and Fluid Drive II technology providing precision cut and polished gears. Not to mention the Dyna-Balance technology that adds a computer balanced rotor. All Spirex models have a solid aluminum frame to keep moving parts in place. It also resists flexion under the strain of fighting big bass. Throw in the exclusive double handle crank and you get a wobble-free smoothness that can't be beat. Shimano even includes a spare graphite spool. If you like a reel with trigger casting, try the Spirex.

SR1000: Line Retrieve Per Crank (in.): 30, Line Capacity (# Test/Yards): 2/270, 4/140, 6/110, Max Drag (lbs.): 6.0, Ball Bearings : 5, Gear Ratio: 6.0:1, & Weight: 9.4oz.

SR2500: Line Retrieve Per Crank (in.) : 34, Line Capacity (# Test/Yards): 6/200, 8/140, 10/120, Max Drag (lbs.): 7.0. Ball Bearings : 5, Gear Ratio: 6.0:1, & Weight: 10.8 oz.

Team up the Shimano Symetre or Spirex with a St Croix Avid or Legend Rod or Fenwick HMG Rod for walleyes, bass & northerns. Top end fishing gear!

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