Guys, it's worth every euro.
It removes everything.

Shimano is a guarantee, no matter what the Daiwa fans and Ryobi fans say, who spend 50-60€ and think they have something out of this world compared to the 28€ of the Japanese Shimano. With good maintenance and care, you will have it for a lifetime.

Update 01/03/26: The reel is awesome, it's paired with fx 1-11 for Lrf.. get it and use it without fear.. the Shimano name made me not fear for a moment the fight with those fish which are very difficult for Lrf.. nevertheless, due to my own mishandling, the clicker on the drag broke, but that doesn't mean it doesn't work.. don't think about it, get it, the price is super for its name

Perfect for its price! The first one I bought 4 years ago is still like new. Of course, I rinse everything with fresh water after every fishing trip and give it a good cleaning and greasing once a year.

The build quality is perfect, ergonomic handle. I will return with more details as it is intended for vertical fishing with a Shimano Sonora Boat Quiver rod.

It has taken a beating and hasn't suffered a thing! I agree with all the positive comments that so many have written!

Very good reel, I have had it for almost a year and it hasn't shown me any problems. The quality is excellent, especially for the price. I just pour a little water on it afterwards to avoid salt buildup, and it's still in great condition. I see other similar reels for around 30 euros, and I don't think they compare to this one, especially for someone who is just starting to fish; it's ideal!!! I mainly use it for spinning and a bit of LRF, even with a rod for boat fishing!!!

Honest little machine for English fishing. I've had it for almost 3 months. So far it has caught many bream with the largest being a kilo. With the right fine tools on a Shimano Sonora rod, it works wonders for English fishing.

very good mechanism, the build quality at first glance seems adequate, time will tell.

I bought the 4000 and after several months the 1000 in America where I found it for 19 dollars, at that price but even at the price in Greece it is the best you can get, don't hesitate.

Very good for the money value for money

A mechanism that is fair for its price, what I didn't like is that the spool from the beginning has some play (it is not stable), it may just be the case with mine. Other than that, a quite good mechanism and a good choice for the hobby.

Excellent for the money and not just that. Perhaps even better than more expensive ones from other companies. I highly recommend it!!!

Amazing quality, I paired it with the Shimano FX rod. It's perfect for someone who wants to start fishing. I caught 2 kg of pike from the rocks and other fish. Overall, for its price, it's very good.

After a long time of using it, the machine still feels like I opened it yesterday. It is sturdy enough and truly meets the specifications. Unfortunately, I accidentally dropped the fishing rod into the sea, but I assure you that with a little clean water, it still works perfectly. Personally, I use it with a PE#1.5 thread, with a diameter of 0.35mm, on the corresponding Shimano FX 240 fishing rod, and it is very pleasant both in casting and reeling. I have also tested its brakes at maximum and they did not fail. Shimano is worth it!

The machine is simply perfect after two years, it is not like, it is brand new, very good and sturdy construction, do not think it is small, it is better than mechanisms with 50€ and 60€. Bravo to the manufacturers, it is the best for fish up to 3-4 kilos.

Very good, lightweight, reliable, and strong brakes and most importantly, economical for our days. It absolutely deserves its money.

I received it yesterday and I haven't tried it yet. I got the 4000 for spinning, but I don't know if it's suitable because I haven't dealt with this technique at all. I will try it now, I am relatively new to it, but if it doesn't work for me, I will use it for English or casting

After 3.5 years of continuous use without much maintenance and care, it still works like new (in combination with the Shimano FX 14-40 fishing rod). It has lifted fish ranging from one kilogram to strong ones weighing 4 or 5 kilograms that I caught, and the motor didn't give up, it brought them in and I admit I didn't expect it to. It works perfectly with PE 1.0 and 1.2 thread.
Unbelievable product, I don't think there is any competition at this price range, and even if someone has a slightly bigger budget, I believe this is the right choice. Personally, I won't change it until it takes its last breath, which I don't see happening anytime soon.

Very good, very strong brakes. I have the 4000 and I caught a big octopus. It brings the artificial bait very quickly!

Simply excellent, fishing from lrf, hrf, spinning, shore-jigging, to casting with 120 gram weights in sea, lake, and river, in my personal opinion, the line below 0.10 does not lay so well, but from 0.12 to 0.22 that I work with, it is flawless, nice casting, lightweight, the brakes are not for very large fish, but for small fish, it performs perfectly, for lively fish over five kilograms, it requires caution, in egging it does not let the squid tear, but there the brake is 300 grams and tightening if necessary in battle, it also requires wiping with salt and a damp cloth and unscrewing from the rod so as not to start electrolysis, very good reel, the solution for all types of fishing for the poor.

It is really a very good choice. I chose the 2500 model, which may have 3 bearings (if I'm not mistaken), but it is Shimano, meaning QUALITY. It has a 4kg brake, which is satisfactory. I have used it for casting, but not for any big fish, with a thick pe#3 line, it took 150 meters. And for LRF with a pe#06 line, it took 300 meters. It is very convenient in terms of capacity for LRF because it is very large, but I didn't buy it for this purpose. However, it does everything incredibly. Now, if you want to get one for LRF, you can go for the 1000 or the Siena 500, also from Shimano, with a price difference of €20, if I'm not mistaken

I have it with the corresponding rod, it casts with a 0.25 fishing line, not less. It is one of the best reels for LRF and spinning

I have the 2500 in the lrf and it has pulled out palamides, manalias, and gofaria. It has fast recovery and its brakes are more than enough for the lrf. I encountered an issue with the bearings, which are only 3, when I lifted a gofari from a great height! The reel is very good for its price, but don't expect it to lift, for example, a fish for you.

I would say that it is an excellent little machine for its price. I have had it for two months now and it hasn't had any issues. I recommend it to those who are new fishermen. It is also quite powerful.

The mechanism is simply perfect, as soon as you hold it in your hands you understand the quality. I bought the 4000 for spinning and it is fantastic, it brings the fish before you even think about it

Very good. In terms of the negatives, the brakes do not completely stop and in difficult movement the drum gets stuck.

Very good for its price. It is perfect for spinning. Convenient handle, fast and lightweight. I didn't expect anything less from a Shimano product. It is truly worth it.

Amazing quality, durability, and price. As soon as you hold it in your hands and make a couple of turns, you immediately understand. Don't let the small size disappoint you. It is better than other machines up to 50 euros. You can do spinning, casting, and egging. Well done, Shimano! Let the other companies declare 12 gears and 50 kg brakes.

Very good quality, very beautiful and well-made, ideal for spinning. Shimano equals quality!
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After 2 years, it is still a beast and I haven't cleaned it for a year for sure. Now I can confidently say that I have used it exclusively for HRF and it is perfect for HRF. It has caught up to 2 kilograms of sea bass so far.