How's this rod/reel

[Zeynex]

I dunno what's this is worth, but I bought this rod/reel for 30 bucks.

Its somewhat used, a scratch or two on the rod and reel.

 

This is what it is:

 

Shimano Spirex 2000fe

 

Berkley Cherrywood 7' Medium Action.

 

Any review/comments would be much appreciated.

[FISHINGNUT]

Cant comment on the reel but I bought a 6'6" medium light cherrywood this summer hate it snapped two different rods one on its third cast and one on a small bass and I didnt find it very sensative after the second one broke I didnt even bother tacking it back.But thats just my experience I am sure there are guys here that have had better luck than I have

[bassman]

Good deal, if they are in working order.

 

Google the items and you'll see that brand new there worth $100.00+

[Zeynex]

Good deal, if they are in working order.

 

Google the items and you'll see that brand new there worth $100.00+

 

 

What I'm worried about is, upon close inspection, there are quite a few scratches on the reel. But that doesn't probably reflect on how it really works on the inside.

[gone_fishin]

Shimano is usually pretty reliable, can't comment on that exact model however. the cherrywood series seems to be a hit or miss for some reason... my dad broke one, i think a 6', maybe a 6'6" casting model. but my brother and i haven't had a problem yet, mine is a 5'6" Ultra Light spinning, and my brother's is the same as yours, the 7' spinning model.

 

but if you think about it, the rod itself, i believe, is sold for a little more than $30 in stores anyways. so it sounds like you got an alright deal there. i'm sure the scratches on the reel are superficial. if any of them are substantial and have a "sharp" feel to the touch, i would file them down just in case it comes into contact with the line.

[fishdawg]

I am a big fan of the Spirex - 4 seasons with mine & its going strong

[Bernie]

I have 3 Spirex reels. Luv em'. Shook hands with a couple of the cherrywoods but found them a little too floppy for me.

[gone_fishin]

just to add on to what i wrote earlier, on my Ultra-Light Cherrywood i have caught a couple 6Lb Smallmouth Bass, and it is still in one piece.

[Reef Runner]

Shimano Spirex is a reliable reel as I owned one in the past and believe it's still hangin' around in the garage as a backup. Heard bad things about the cherrywood rod though. I'm sure others with more experience on the rod would chime in here. As inexpensive rods go, I really like some the the BPS models. I got a 7foot med/heavy im6 for $35 or so (someone was hiding it in the $100 section...tisk, tisk) and I couldn't be happier with the performance.

 

reefrunner