Shimano® FX® RB Spinning Reel

by Shimano

Product Description

Shimano FX RB Spinning Reel packs power, precision and performance in 1 AFFORDABLE PRICE! Well thought-out features with you in mind! Oversized Power Roller II line roller reduces twist from casting and retrieving and is enhanced with a tapered area on the support to help your line get onto the roller quicker. Meanwhile, DynaBlance technology eliminates wobble during the retrieve by counter balancing the rotor to enhance sensitivity and smoothness. That's only part of the story though... ... here's the rest: QuickFire II gives you easy and fast one-handed casting; VariSpeed oscillating gear for an even line lay that provides excellent castability and manageability; Super Stopper II anti-reverse provides instant hooksetting power; Die-cast aluminum spool; graphite frame, sideplate and rotor; Ported Handle Shank; Approved for saltwater use; Pick Model. Order Now! Model No.: FX1000RD, Retrieve per Crank (in.): 19, Wt. (ozs.): 9, Line Rating (lbs./yds.): 2/270, 4/140, 6/110, Max Drag (lbs.): 7, Gear Ratio: 5.2:1; Model No.: FX2500RD, Retrieve per Crank (in.): 21, Wt. (ozs.): 9 1/2, Line Rating (lbs./yds.): 6/170, 8/120, 10/100, Max Drag (lbs.): 7, Gear Ratio: 5.2:1; Model No.: FX4000RD, Retrieve per Crank (in.): 24, Wt. (ozs.): 12, Line Rating (lbs./yds.): 8/240, 10/200, 12/160, Max Drag (lbs.): 15, Gear Ratio: 4.6:1; Shimano FX RB Spinning Reel

Product Details

• ASIN: B001EC73CG
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #225,052 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great rig for the $, September 3, 2008

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Shadowgolem (Madison, WI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shimano® FX® RB Spinning Reel (Misc.)

I just picked up one of these after trying R version and I have to say it is a very nice reel! It compares well to reels 3x the price that I have tried and it is very light so works well with ultra-light setups. I have it loaded with 10-lbs test proline (the round braided stuff that is the size of 2-lbs test mono). Even casing into the wind with a lighter bait this worked very well for me with no snags.

It seems to be a very forgiving setup for people new to spinner casting as my nephew had no trouble with it after switching to it from a Zebco. The rear drag setting knob is very handy and I prefer it over the front drag setting versions especially when you are trying to set the drag on the fly. I'd say it is hard to beat for the price at least initially. I have only had this for a week and used it for about 6 hours so far.

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