SHIMANOReel 17 Sedona 2500

The Sedona are for me the entry level that never disappoints.Bought as a gift to my old man and he is in love with the reel.

Good quality!

For $70 its a great entry level reel.Works great.Feels robust.Purchased the 2500 series. Spooled with 20lb test braided line. (Overkill, but it's what I had)Do not like the plastic drag knob.Do not like there is not a fwd/Rev lever.In reality, this reel could be the only style you'd need to ever purchase.It's price places it in the utility class. I.e. built to work hence they're not cheap, but will not win a fashion contest either, hence its not expensive.For someone like me, who may fish 30 times a year, this is perfect.

Best fishing reel I’ve ever owned. Very smooth and reliable.

Hubs wanted this real to build his fishing pole. His favorite past time was fishing w/his grandpa so he was determined to build this pole. Worked well.....caught 3 catfish on it's first use!

I own 12 of these reels. 6 bobber dogging rigs and 6 spinner/spoon rigs.Great quality for price.

I purchased this spinning reel based on a recommendation for a "Solid All Around" spinning reel from a YouTube video. Looking on Amazon and seeing it was only $60 I ordered it right away, with the thought that it would be at least a good backup for finesse fishing small lures and jigs if it wasnt worth the cost. This thing really has turned out to be an ABSOLUTE STEAL. Everything about this reel is fantastic! I was using it today and couldn't set it down compared to my Lews Spinning reel worth twice as much. Leaving this review and debating buying a second one for my arsenal tonight!

I would typically purchase lower end reels but after spending a little more on this one the differences in casting and overall build quality and ease of use and maintenance I am sold. Sure there are other options but if you are looking for a mid tier reel with high tier components you can't go wrong with this one.