mrfish1991 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Recently I was shopping for a new reel at my local GM. I was browsing the reel rack when I noticed something that I wasnt very fond of. All of the new Shimano reels for this year come in either the 1000 or 2500 size. The 1000 is a little too small for my tastes and the 2500 is to big for my personal fishing style and the rods I have. Does anyone know why they didnt produce any reels in the 1500 size this year? The 1500 was the perfect size for me and I miss it (as bad as that sounds)does anyone else agree with me? BTW...I went with the Solstace in the 1000 size, it should get the job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ate1cropy Posted April 4, 2009 Share Posted April 4, 2009 I feel your pain, it seems like a large gap in size beetween the two. Oh well, I went with the stradic 2500! Now we wait till may! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddog Posted April 5, 2009 Share Posted April 5, 2009 disappointing, to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosspj59 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I agree it doesn't make much sense. We now have less options and the raised prices. Should have purchased a few more when they were on sale last fall i guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northlander Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Just One more reason why I look at other reels before Shimano.Lots of reels just as good for less many out there in my opinion.Yes I have many Shimano reels but they are all purchased on sale or traded for.I do really like the new Shimano's but I dont like the price increases and the lack of sizes available.Look at Okuma, phuegler and Mitchel. All have some very nice reels at good pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfish1991 Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 thanks Northlander i might have to do that. All my rods are paired up with a reel right now and i believe all of them are shimanos (just bought ANOTHER one today in the 1000 size)...i should be done with new reels for now but I will keep that in mind for next time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider4ever Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Try the letter after D-Bay if you know which model you want. I have seen tons of shimanos on there. Just make sure the seller has a ton of feedbacks and a good % of positives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Bay Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Shimano makes the Sahara in a 1500 size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 I love the 1500 and 2000 series Shimanos, guess I'll have to look on da bay for them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravP Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Shimano makes the Sahara in a 1500 size. Not this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Bay Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Originally Posted By: Black_BayShimano makes the Sahara in a 1500 size. Not this year. Opps it was the Symetre RJ that comes in a 1500. They say the Sahara does but when you open the specification tab there isn't one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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