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I have never purchase a Diawa spinning reel before but i do own quite a few shimano spinning reels. I usually purchase Shimano's in the 2500 size what would Diawas comparable size model be to the Shimano 2500. It is a Team Diawa Fuego A spinning reel if it makes any difference
I just realized how slow the gear ratio on the Fuego A is, i no longer want to own it.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Nitro Bob Rourke »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">I just realized how slow the gear ratio on the Fuego A is, i no longer want to own it. </td></tr></table>
It is "slow" but you really need to look at the IPT. Even at 4.8:1 or whatever, it still picks up quite a bit of line. Not as much as a 6.0:1 Shimano, but still quite a bit.
I have found that the 2500 series reels are some of the most versatile reels for any species of freshwater fish. The Stradic has been a work horse for many years for me.
Tackle Warehouse has a good sale on the fuego, and i had a gift card and that was why i was going to give it a try. Looks like i am going to purchase nothing for the time being, i just got a new 2500 Stradic FI tonight from my parents.
FI or FJ bob?
I'm in your same situation with the fuego. I'm in the market for 4 new spinning reels to fish on the big ponds and finessing the green girls. The 2000 fuego is slightly smaller than a 2500 and doesn't waste money by using up line to spool it up.
I'm torn over the FJ Stradic and the fuego. I love shimanos but the price and weight saving of the fuego has me excited. I think my green 852s nrx would look nicer with the Stradic.
If you got the new white Stradic I'd love to hear a initial review over what you currently own.
Jason i got the 2500 FI they picked it up on sale for 100$$ i think they are also discontinued. I would have definetely tryed the fuego if it wasnt for the gear ratio, it is only 4.8 compared to 6.0 on the Stradic. FYI i got a couple of Shimano Saros reels that i really like also.
I'm in the process of selling my saros reels. I have one more to sell.
Which Saros?
2500 model I have it listed in rod forum with a les68mxf