Shimado rear drag reel question
Apr 21, 2020 13:40:10 #
Jeffchow88
Loc: San Francisco
I have a pair of Sidestab 1000. Both have quickfire and fighting rear drags. I originally buy them for trout fishing. I like the idea of having the rear drag and using it as a “free spool” when bait fishing. The only “con” that I have is that it is a bit heavier than the front drag reels.
I’ve since gone to lighter reels for trout, but use my Sidestabs for bass, using the fighting rear drag as it was intended.
Tight lines!
I’ve since gone to lighter reels for trout, but use my Sidestabs for bass, using the fighting rear drag as it was intended.
Tight lines!
Apr 21, 2020 15:33:02 #
For me personally while fighting a large fish I find it much easier adjusting my rear drag reels than my front spool drags.IMO
Apr 21, 2020 15:57:05 #
MAS fish wrote:
For me personally while fighting a large fish I find it much easier adjusting my rear drag reels than my front spool drags.IMO
Although I'd prefer a reel with
both features (trigger and rear drag), the 'trigger' reel takes precedence, so I would consider
a front-drag reel for a back-up,
as long as it also has inter-changeable spools ! The
Shimano 'Syncopate' reel ($30)
would do nicely for a back-up !
Back in the day, Shimano reels
used to come with a spare spool, but now you have to buy them
separately at around $20 each !
Bring back them good ol' days !
Apr 21, 2020 17:37:43 #
I have been using Shimano reels for the past 35 years and have used several of them up where usually the bails stop working. To me they are reasonably enough priced, I just replace them and keep any useable parts for backups including all of the spools. I purchased 2 IR 1OOO X and 1 IR 2000 X reels from Tackle Direct a month ago for $12.99 each. Can't go wrong at that IMO.
Apr 21, 2020 19:19:37 #
foop
Loc: Tacoma Washington
I've been using the Shimano rear drag reels in all three sizes for years with great results and at that price point you can replace them anytime you want I love them.
Apr 26, 2020 10:28:32 #
Apr 26, 2020 10:32:33 #
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