Shimano Sahara FB2500 Spinning reels

[Dan_Muir]

Hello everyone,

Would someone be able to to assist -

I have an opportunity to purchase a new Shimano Sahara 2500 FB spinning reel for a really good price -

Are these reels any good compared with other brands in the normal retail price range (approx $150.00)

I need advice urgently - someone else wants to buy it to

thanks
Dan

[agnes_jack]

Dan
These reels are designed for freshwater and light to medium saltwater use. 4 ball bearing (anti-rust bearings) waterproof drag system good anti-reverse spare spool.
Very smooth little reels. Retail is normally around $145-$160
Now with 10 year warranty

# # # # # # # Regards, Tony

[greatwolf]

Hi Guys,

I went to my local tackle shop the other day wanting to look at this particular reel. A gentleman showed them to me but he also showed me the Daiwa Kastor 3500, which I believe was comparably cheaper. I don't know much about reels so after a bit of sales talk, I agreed on taking the Kastor on lay-by. I've just called Daiwa and they advised me that the Kastor doesn't come with anti-corrosive ball bearings. However, the Sahara's come with anti-rust bearings. Now I'm in quandary if I should get the Sahara or the Kastor. I also had a look at the Daiwa Laguna which was 39$ more than the Kastor($159). Has anyone tried any of these models and give me advice as to which one would be better? I'm looking at a universal reel, which I can use mostly anywhere. As you can see I'm a beginner and have been using a $40 Jarvis Walker combo which I bought from K-mart a 4 years ago. I think it's about time for a new rod and reel as I'm fishing almost every week now. [smiley=2thumbsup.gif]

[basserman]

i'v tryed the kastor and laguna and while they are a bit cheaper i still love my shimanos namely the stradic mine you they are dearer but haveing two 2000 stradics for the last two years and a kastor for the past 6 mounths i find the shimanos are still running smoother than the kastor 1500 but both very good reels that shouldn't give you too much problems

[greatwolf]

Thanks for the advice mate.

[BORGY]

Stick with the Sahara, last years 2003 model the 4000 which I believe,,is basically the same as the 2004 model, 2500 you talk about now was available from BIG W of all places for under $100 I bought my second for $85 because it was the last on display and the poor girl didn't know what she was selling me. I use them Spooled with 20 pound braid in Moreton bay on the Spottie macks with 7 foot rods. They seem to get at least an extra 10-15 metres in the cast then the Epix 60 and TSS4 and TSS3 I also use. Theyre gearing and frame are rugged enough to cope with the spotties I managed around the 75cm mark this year.