Symetre 2500 FJ Spinning Reel

by Shimano

Product Features

• Affordable, advanced spinning real for both freshwater and saltwater fishing situations
• Cold forged aluminum spool; lightweight graphite frame, sideplate and rotor
• Propulsion Line Management System with spool lip designed to prevent backlashes and wind knots from forming
• 35 inches of line retrieval per crank; 15-pound maximum drag; line capacity -- 6/230, 8/170, 10/140
• Weighs 10.1 ounces

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Loaded with premium features, the smooth operating, high-grade Shimano Symetre 2500 FJ spinning fishing reel is still nicely affordable. Perfect for both freshwater and saltwater angling adventures, it features Shimano's innovative, line twist reducing Propulsion Line Management System as well as the Fluidrive II system for a more efficient and powerful retrieval with less effort. It also offers a twist-reducing Power Roller III line roller, Shimano's S-Guard to prevent impact damage to the frame and rotor, and S-Arm Cam to prevent line slack around the line roller.

Features and Specifications:

• Propulsion Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller III, Redesigned Bail Trip, S-Arm Cam
• Slow Oscillation
• SR Concept: SR One-Piece Bail Wire
• S A-RB Bearings (Shielded A-RB)
• Aluminum Frame (GR on 500 & 1000)
• Lightweight Graphite Sideplate & Rotor
• Cold Forged Aluminum Spool
• S-Concept: S-Rotor, S-Guard, S-Arm Cam
• Machined Aluminum Handle
• Rubber Handle Grips
• Maintenance Port
• Fluidrive II
• Floating Shaft
• Dyna-Balance
• Super Stopper II
• Repairable Clicker
• Approved for use in Saltwater
• Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines
• Line Retrieve Per Crank: 35 inches
• Line Capacity (# Test/Yards): 6/200, 8/140, 10/120
• Power Pro Line Capacity (# Test/Yards): 10/170, 15/145, 30/95
• Maximum drag: 11 pounds
• Ball bearings: 4
• Roller bearings: 1
• Gear ratio: 6.2:1
• Weight: 10.1 ounces

Propulsion Line Management System
The most obvious component of the Propulsion Line Management System is the new Propulsion spool lip design. Through tens of thousands of casting tests and computer simulations it has been determined that this new spool lip design provides longer casting distances than a standard spool lip design while preventing backlashes and wind knots from forming. It also allows the line to flow off of the spool in smaller loops during the cast which means less slap on the stripper guide. This means longer casts with less friction.

The Propulsion spool also utilizes a long stroke design to further enhance the casting distance. Furthermore, there is less bouncing of the line on the spool lip like on a standard spinning spool. Because of the unique shape of the Propulsion spool, the line flows consistently off of the spool. So, with a standard spool, friction alternates from heavy to light as the line slaps the spool lip. This causes backlash and inconsistent line speeds. The Propulsion spool lip provides consistently light friction to overcome these situations.

S-Concept
S-Concept represents Shimano's initial philosophy on which many of our spinning reel have been designed. The three basic ideas that are inherent in the S-Concept are Smooth, Silent and Strong.

• Smooth rotation and comfortable retrieve, coupled with excellent drag performance and longer casting distance, leads to our smooth, flawless operation.
• Silent operation of parts within the reel's construction represents the attention to tight tolerances, reducing excessive noise and resulting in the silent operation of our reels.
• Strong, solid and functional construction leads to powerful torque and durable drivetrains. This gives anglers the strength and confidence they need to battle elusive gamefish.
• The new sizing of our S-Concept reels offers anglers a bigger spool and smaller body, resulting in a lighter, more comfortable fishing experience without sacrificing line capacity.

The end result are reels offering anglers smooth, silent and strong reels that are designed for years of fishing use. The knowledge of fishing and the minds of Shimano's engineers have given today's angler state-of-the-art reels that are ready for any challenge.

Fluidrive II
Building upon the successes of Fluidrive, which provides extremely tight tolerances and control in the cutting process, Fluidrive II polishes the gear surface to maximize tooth contact. This increases the efficiency of the retrieve for more power with less effort.

Super Stopper II
Super Stopper II anti-reverse uses a one-way bearing that eliminates backplay. This provides the angler with instant hooksetting power. In some reels, the Super Stopper II can be turned off to allow backreeling for special techniques and situations.

Dyna-Balance
This feature eliminates wobble during the retrieve by counter balancing the rotor to enhance sensitivity and smoothness. By using computer balancing, an approach similar to car tire balancing, we are able to redistribute the rotor weight to create smooth rotation and eliminate vibrations caused by the reel.

S A-RB Bearings
These bearings have been through the same process as our A-RB bearings, but feature shields on both sides of the bearings that reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the bearing's rotation.

Product Description

Symetre 250FJ Black

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001OGS7H2
• Item model number: SY2500FJC
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,538 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reel, June 23, 2011

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psnyder165 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Symetre 2500 FJ Spinning Reel (Sports)

I bought this reel for inshore salt-water fishing, primarily for catching redfish, speckled sea trout, flounder, and snook. The 2500 reel size is very comfortable and extremely smooth, especially after I spooled it with braided line. I have taken this reel out fishing several times now, and have caught a variety of saltwater fish with it. It stays strong and smooth, and I am overall very pleased with the reel, especially for the price. I have used many reels before in the past, and this is one that I would certainly buy again.

5.0 out of 5 stars Shimano Symetre: Outstanding, August 29, 2011

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Buick Riviera (Ohio) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Symetre 2500 FJ Spinning Reel (Sports)

I just purchased my 9th Shimano Symetre reel (and my second one this season). The first one I purchased back in 1995 is still going strong. The Symetre is Shimano's flagship spinning reel which put them on the map 17 years ago. Over the years they've made subtle improvements and I'm firmly convinced this is absolutely the best reel on the planet for the price.

And speaking of price, I paid about $25 less for the ones I bought on Amazon.com as compared to online sporting goods stores.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Look elsewhere, July 19, 2011

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James A. Byrne "Jim Byrne" (Great white north) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Symetre 2500 FJ Spinning Reel (Sports)

I purchased this reel expecting quality for the price. To say the least I am extremely disappointed in the performance of this reel. After using it a few times it started to stick when reeling, and then it would go back to reeling normal for no apparant reason. I then had it stick again and I played with it reverse reeling and finally it cleared up again and started reeling normal. Now it makes a slight noise when reeling and you can feel it slightly. It acts like the bearing is stacking. I spoke to another friend who used Shimano and he went away from them for the same reason.