Shimano Spin Reel Clam

Price : $8.26 - $25.00

Product Description

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.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 9 x 8 x 4 inches ; 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B006BYPBNA
• Item model number: IX2000RC-24
  

Product Features

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

 

Shimano Spin Reel Clam

 

Customer Reviews

They work great and last forever.
The best reel under $35 you can find (excluding other Shimano models under $35, which just get better and better for every additional dollar you spend).
Smooth (relatively, it only costs $13), flawless performance, tough.
I have a lot of these (1000s, 2500s and 4000s) that are over 15 years old, and were subject to very heavy saltwater use, and they still work fine.
I have caught literally hundreds of Mangrove snapper, Snook to 25 lbs, Tarpon to 30 lbs on this model, and they always come through.
For kids or beginners, you cannot find a better starting reel.
I use them as "assembly line" rods on an intercoastal dock I fish on. I put 6 or 8 of them in rod holders, baited with live shrimp, and wait for the action. (I'd say the average reel I own has spent over 100 hours in a rod holder, getting hit constantly by stingrays, snappers, snook and other game fish, and tackle busting Sail cats).
My 1000, with 6lb test line, out fought a 15 pound Jack Crevalle (who was getting chased the entire fight by a 6 foot Lemon shark and a 6 foot Hammerhead shark so you know the jack was swimming at full speed :) ) during a 60 minute fight on the flats in the Keys.
Buy one and you will be happy!
BTW, I never use the trigger bail thingy, but it seems to work fine.

I've had one of these reels for about 15 years. Now it hasn't been used constantly the whole time. Well I own several more reels now and the ix has given me the least amount of trouble. I'm comparing this with $90 reels. It castes and retrieves pretty well. The one big plus about this reel is that is has never broken. This is a good cheap reel that holds up to lots of use.