atvaholic Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) Looking at some low end reels for the kids in the 1000 and 2500 size. Had a few Pfleugers but they let me down. looking for something that is half decent and will last more than a couple of seasons. Any experience with: Shimano Sienna Shiman FX series Edited October 9, 2021 by atvaholic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 I have 2 Lew's speed spin reels I got at Canadian Tire in Lindsay I'm guessing 5 years ago. I have these reels spooled with 4 LB line and only fish Crappies, Gills and perch with them. They have been bullet proof and work today as well as they did when I bought them. I'm pretty sure they where $29.99 each plus tax. If you can find them somewhere I think they will work well for you as long as you are going after smaller fish and don't need large line capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 (edited) I have a few Shimano Sienna and FX series reels. I use 4-8lb mono on the cheaper reels. So I don’t brake them. they have been working great for years. And lots of small mouth. most of my reels are shimano. Edited October 9, 2021 by glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 My kids also use the Siennas. Surprisingly decent reels at a low price. I also use the smaller ones on almost all of my ice rods. Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris.brock Posted October 16, 2021 Report Share Posted October 16, 2021 you took the words right out of my mouth, Sienna! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRISONER Posted October 17, 2021 Report Share Posted October 17, 2021 Another vote for the sienna. I run them on all of my ice fishing gear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-wayne Posted November 4, 2021 Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 On 10/11/2021 at 11:17 AM, porkpie said: My kids also use the Siennas. Surprisingly decent reels at a low price. I also use the smaller ones on almost all of my ice rods. Good stuff! Until the plastic square gear starts to let go. Yes square gear in the Sienna reels. It is a bit of a task to get it lined up properly after cleaning. The drag disks, as with most reels,work much better once they were cleaned and lightly lubed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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