Highlights
Quality
The drag is smooth and the build quality is solid.
I'm much impressed with the distance this reel casts.
Apparently the 500 size does not come with the core protect waterproofing that other sizes include.
If you blindfolded me, i wouldn’t be able to tell if i was fishing with the more expensive reels.
Shipping
Shimano is the best gear ever and the shipping was super fast!
Competitiveness
They are light and so smooth to cast and to reel in, they stand up to some well to hard work from nice sized fish, i have them ... Read More
If you're on a budget and want a high-quality reel look no further.
I put 30lb braided line on it.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Apparently the 500 size does not come with the core protect waterproofing that other sizes include
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Reel is still smooth and works well just a little disappointing that the 500 size lacks features that the rest of the line includes and product information does not make this clear
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Into the wind no wind doesn’t matter
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Super smooth reel wanted to buy a stradic 500 but they don’t make one
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The second fish i caught on the reel was about a 22 inch grouper
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Doesnt have an lubrication port
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
New orleans saints colored reel
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The majority of my outfits are bait casting