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Shimano Spinning Reel

183 customer reviews

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$12.99 - $90.00

Line Capacity: 6/170, 8/120, 10/100
Max Drag: 7lbs
Gear Ratio: 4.1:1
Weight: 8.6 oz

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This lightweight, rear-drag Shimano IX features Quick Fire II, Graphite Frame, Graphite Sideplate, Graphite Rotor, Graphite Spool, Rear Drag. Approved for use in Saltwater. Rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines.

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Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Domestic Shipping: Item can be shipped within U.S.
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ASIN: B0069QUWIY
Item model number: IX2000R-23
Average Customer Review: 183 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,471 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
- #33 in Sports & Outdoors > Sports & Fitness > Hunting & Fishing > Fishing > Reels

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AverageJoe

Going Strong Six Months Later!

January 30, 2016

Size: 4.1:1 8/120 InchVerified Purchase

You can't beat this reel for the price. But the biggest bonus I've found so far is that because it's mainly plastic, it won't rust like steel reels if you saltwater fish!!! I've had no difficulties with drag or parts - half a year of heavy use later, this thing is still just as smooth as the first day I took it out. As another user mentioned, there's no Anti-Reverse, but I mean c'mon... the thing is under $20!! Do yourself a favor and get this reel -- you won't be disappointed.

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Josh

Great deal

September 30, 2016

Size: 4.1:1 11.8-Ounce 10/200Verified Purchase

Bought several of these to use as a "disposable" real for surf fishing - figuring the saltwater will eat them up and we'll just buy more. They've lasted all year so far & have worked great. I don't see why we won't get at least another year out of them - which is awesome for these inexpensive reels.

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Eod_machine

great reel for the money, but shipper...not so much

July 20, 2014

Size: 4.1:1 11.8-Ounce 10/200Verified Purchase

I like the real a lot and use it with my Shakespeare Ugly Stick. I got an additional one for my fiancé on her fishing rod and it is very easy for her to use. It operates very smooth and casting is easy with the bell lever operating with one finger. The drag adjustment on the bottom of the reel is very easy to tune to the fishing conditions you go to. I use 12lb test line on it and it casts out great and I do not have any problems at all. Great reel for the money.

The seller I purchased it from did have quite a delay in the turn around from once I ordered it to actually shipping it to me. I contacted them and my question as to why were not answered by the representative. The reel deserves 5 stars but the shipper that I bought it from on Amazon does not.

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Thomas Leo Ogren

(they are very inexpensive) this is an excellent reel. I wish the spools would handle more ...

June 18, 2016

Size: 4.1:1 11.8-Ounce 10/200Verified Purchase

For the money, (they are very inexpensive) this is an excellent reel. I wish the spools would handle more line, but the drag on these reels is quite good, and it makes noise (which you want!) when a fish is ripping line off the reel. I might add, too, that these light carbon reels, they don't tarnish (when used in salt water) as quickly as many metal reels.

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crashdummy35

Tried and True

June 19, 2017

Size: 4.1:1 11.8-Ounce 10/200Verified Purchase

You absolutely cannot go wrong purchasing this reel at this price. Let's face it: this reel is tried and true. Proven. Any fisherman could feel confident putting this into his arsenal.

I live in Corpus Chrisi, Texas and this specific reel (Shimano IX4000R) was purchased to replace the same exact model that failed after 7 years of salt water inshore fishing.

The outfit: Shimano IX 4000R on a 7' Ugly Stick GX2, with 20lb Spider Wire braid as my main line. I use this rig to try and target Specal Trout and Mangrove Snapper along the jetty rocks in the bay.

As an "entry level" reel this is a fantastic purchase. When I am fortunate enough to introduce someone to fishing, this is the reel I recommend they start with.

Rinsing with freshwater after salt water fishing, kept my last one going for YEARS.

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Bill "GhostHawk" Jamison

Awesome reel for the money.

February 22, 2018

Size: 4.1:1 11.8-Ounce 10/200Verified Purchase

I like spinning reels, and for the last 5 years I have been loading mine with spectra/kevlar braided line.
Now if you get a big fish on and it is screaming line out and you need to adjust your drag. You have to get your fingers very very close to that line to adjust it. With a good sized fish on the far end that light is tight, and moving fast. Brush up against it and it is almost like feeding a finger into a saw. It can burn, cut, slice your skin quickly.

So I like rear drag reels, but rear drag spinning reels seem to be going out of style.

So when I noticed these I thought this is a good chance to get 2 more solid rear drag reels in my box of gear.

I was not expecting a lot from a 15$ reel, even one with Shimano's name on it. Boy was I surprised.
This reel is solidly built, silky smooth from drag, to reeling, to tripping the bail after casting. Smooth is the word that describes it top to bottom. No vibration, no wobble, no hickups, no problems. Just quiet smooth performance. Which is what you want.

Now I don't know how long this reel will last. It is winter up here in the Dakota's, it will be May before I start fishing.
If this reel fails before September you can bet you'll hear about it from me. But I don't think it will.

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A. Bourne

Great value

May 27, 2017

Size: 4.1:1 11.8-Ounce 10/200Verified Purchase

Excellent reel for a low price! We liked it so much we ended up ordering another one!

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Cheap but tough. Salt water capable.

June 10, 2014

Size: 4.1:1 11.8-Ounce 10/200Verified Purchase

I was recommended this reel for surf fishing. It seemed a little cheap for the job, but after more than 6 months of hard use it's still holding up well. The rear drag is a nice feature. It's doesn't have continuous anti-reverse, but who cares? I thought that would be a drawback, but I haven't missed it. I've pulled in some decent side reds with this reel and it holds its own. I don't think you could do better for anything close to this price.

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