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djmon · Joined: 05 Sep 2007 Posts: 112 Location: wallingford

first off anyone have reviews on shimano citica bait casters and shimano symetre spinning reels?

next i have looked at posts to my questions in the past regarding company choices along with speaking to people in stores or on the water and it seems to come down to two brands that stand out. shimano and daiwa. does anyone else feel this way? if so i would like some feedback on reliable reels from each company.

sevnseat · Site Admin Joined: 02 May 2007 Posts: 562

I was actually looking at the symetre reels the other day and ended up going with a daiwa Tierra. So far it's great! I'll keep you posted on how it works out.

Regarding your other question, yes it does indeed seem that way, there are others out there, pfleuger, mitchell, penn, etc. etc. but I guess when it really comes down to it, those guys havent really done the homework as much.
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WishinIWasFishin · Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 103

I love my Daiwa Megaforce
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Lundrunner · Joined: 09 May 2007 Posts: 45 Location: East Haven

I have all shimano reels and the symetre gives me more bang for the buck, even over stradic. My next rig will be a symetre.
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CTBASSIN · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 53 Location: Oxford, CT

As far as spinning reels go I have 4 Symetre's and one Wave Spin. The Symetre's are great reels and I have had no issues at all with them. The Wave Spin is just as good if not better for less money.
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Pappy · Joined: 06 Feb 2008 Posts: 74 Location: Derby, CT

In my opinion they are the two best brands and I prefer Shimano although I believe Daiwa's are lighter by weight.

I have 7 Symetres and love them.
I have a couple of scorpions.
The rest at Curados (old anew styles - 4) and Citicas (2) and one Chornarch MG.

I get them cleaned every year or two depending upon use and they work good as new.

I doubt you'll go wrong with either manufacturer's products.

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stumpy · Joined: 08 May 2007 Posts: 256 Location: northford

symetre is a great reel. although my next kistler spinning rod will be getting a tierra. the baitcasting reels are great. although they are heavy unless you are getting the 100 series wich shaves off 2oz. i like the abu garcia revo s reel. i think it is smoother than my citicas and an oz lighter. give them a look