Shimano FX 2500HG Review | Best Cheap Spinning Reel Under $25!

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  • Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
  • In this episode, I review the Shimano FX 2500HG Reel. I believe the FX 2500 is the best cheap spinning fishing real under 25 dollars. This budget fishing reel review will give you an idea of what to expect owning the Shimano FX. Shimano reels provide great quality and the FX 2500HG allows all fisherman a chance to experience quality.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 84

  • @lil_kostakis
    @lil_kostakis Рік тому +8

    i have fished with the 4000 version for 4 years now and i dont have any problems . I LOVE IT

  • @user-vq3of7um7c
    @user-vq3of7um7c 17 днів тому +1

    I was looking for a new spinning reel and found the Shimano FX 2500 HG at Walmart for around $20, so I picked one up. Thanks for your video on this reel. I had not seen these reels before. I believe I will enjoy this reel.

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  5 днів тому +1

      They’re good for the money

  • @markabdullah6664
    @markabdullah6664 6 місяців тому +3

    yup, your statement is definitely on spot... I'm a new angler and this machine gave me a great introduction to Shimano...

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  6 місяців тому +2

      It’s the gateway reel no doubt. Also, I will say penn reels have given me more issues than Shimano reels. Even when then penn reel is more expensive.

    • @markabdullah6664
      @markabdullah6664 6 місяців тому +1

      @@Lake2Bay some of the oldtimers were telling me bout Penn, which I don't even know about... thanks for the info ☺

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  6 місяців тому +2

      Penn makes a great reel but I find Shimano more reliable

  • @Tightt88
    @Tightt88 Рік тому +7

    I do love the FX. It’s the same reel as the Siena just with one less BB.

  • @Wodnfhsud
    @Wodnfhsud 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome review thanks!

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks make sure to subscribe for more!

  • @ioijiopjkiopjkp
    @ioijiopjkiopjkp Місяць тому +1

    Shimano Sienna body is also plastic, the only difference is the bearing count

  • @jebagstv631
    @jebagstv631 Рік тому +2

    Thank you for the informition sir God Bless from philipines.

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  Рік тому +1

      You are very welcome

  • @Mik3yDatBoi
    @Mik3yDatBoi Місяць тому +1

    You can't expect me to pay attention when there is a cute ass kitten involved. I want to steal it.

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  Місяць тому

      It’s big now :(

  • @dejib.3930
    @dejib.3930 Рік тому +6

    The cat makes it all more great.

  • @andrewhondo
    @andrewhondo Рік тому +2

    i have a siena and the fx they both are graphite bodys with alloy spool only just saying but other then that i like them both for budget spinning reels i use mine for small mouth bass and largys up here in the north woods with mono with a 6 foot fast tip rod hope you enjoy the reel i like shimnos and Mitchell's 300s and quantum those are my go to reels and abus as well

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  Рік тому +1

      Great for largemouth bass fishing down here in Florida too

    • @patches7753
      @patches7753 Рік тому

      What rod do you use?

    • @andrewhondo
      @andrewhondo Рік тому

      @@patches7753 the rod i use on my fx series 2500 it a Berkley thunder stick medium action 6-6 and on my seiana 1000 i use a 5-6 Shakespeare micro

  • @shondakeams3146
    @shondakeams3146 Рік тому +3

    What size rod did u use to pair it with? Looks like a 6 footer but is it medium light or medium heavy?

    • @guilloryboy_4098
      @guilloryboy_4098 Рік тому +3

      I have the same reel I paired it with a 7' light rod it balances perfect and looks great

  • @PNW_JeffreyR
    @PNW_JeffreyR Рік тому +2

    I like my 2 1000FX reels and my 2500 model. Good trout reels but I would much rather have a sienna just for quality

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  Рік тому

      agreed!

    • @Jaunty13
      @Jaunty13 Рік тому

      @Jr0ck What's the weight of the individual Reel? and it's Drag capacity?

    • @PNW_JeffreyR
      @PNW_JeffreyR Рік тому

      @@Jaunty132500 -3000 models like I have should be 9- 9.7oz in weight. Since my comment I’ve bought 4 more FX’s all sizes. Love them highly recommend

    • @PNW_JeffreyR
      @PNW_JeffreyR Рік тому

      @@Jaunty13drag should be 2-8

  • @John-pg5ve
    @John-pg5ve 2 роки тому +3

    Where is the anti backup so I can troll with it without the reel running backwards? Thanks!

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  2 роки тому +4

      Should be the switch on the forward side of the reel

    • @John-pg5ve
      @John-pg5ve 2 роки тому +2

      Found it. Mighty small

    • @WeldingForJesus
      @WeldingForJesus Рік тому

      I just bought this one for my better half, and I didn't think it had an anti-reverse until I read this! Thank you so very much! 😁👍

    • @Gingerwalker.
      @Gingerwalker. 3 місяці тому +1

      @@WeldingForJesus Same. My husband was trying to put line on my new one and told me to return it. LOL. Now we can use it.

  • @FishWithMhei
    @FishWithMhei 3 місяці тому +1

    Can this be used in saltwater and it say 8lb mono but can a braid be used? If so, would 20lb braid be ok?

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  3 місяці тому

      I have 10lb braid on it

  • @august6041
    @august6041 3 місяці тому +1

    could the 2500 reel handle a 11 pounds fish? or should i go for the 3000?

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  3 місяці тому +1

      If you’re worried about getting caught in structure 3000 could be better. I use 2500 for 20-28” redfish on open flats

  • @Falcss
    @Falcss 2 роки тому +1

    Hi, good video. Random question do have any suggestions for catching snook by a dock light?

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  2 роки тому +1

      Trying using live baits on the dock lights it’s usually a guaranteed eat. A lot of time I will use jumbo live shrimp with no weight and free line it. Snook usually fall for it. Finger mullets also always get snook to eat on those lights.

    • @kenaaronbabbit9987
      @kenaaronbabbit9987 2 роки тому +1

      Popping cork and fake shrimp

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  2 роки тому +1

      @@kenaaronbabbit9987 very true, I tried this once fishing in the Florida keys and Naples. They would get excited by the clashing of the cork. Although, the finger mullets on the surface would get hit the quickest!

  • @manhquach1097
    @manhquach1097 Рік тому +1

    Hi which rod is this? You said it is a penn but the description link to a Shakespeare

  • @BF4pawntard
    @BF4pawntard 5 місяців тому +2

    Bought one of these when going to Cuba because I was worried about taking my expensive gear . Paired with a cheap fx rod the entire kit was under £60 and I was absolutely stunned by the quality of it . Makes cheap Chinese crap redundant

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  5 місяців тому +1

      For the price it’s impressive

  • @persoooon
    @persoooon Рік тому +2

    Would this go well with the Shakespeare excursion rod?

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  Рік тому +1

      I don’t see Why not

    • @persoooon
      @persoooon Рік тому +3

      @@Lake2Bay I got it the other day and it's awesome 😎

    • @ItsBenReelFishing
      @ItsBenReelFishing 3 місяці тому

      My first set consisted of this reel and the excursion rod. Worked perfectly

  • @fishingislife34
    @fishingislife34 3 місяці тому +1

    The only difference between them is the number of bearings.

  • @user-mq1vk6hz7e
    @user-mq1vk6hz7e 2 роки тому +1

    can we switch the side of the handle? please answer because o bought it and i dont now if i can use it or will be useless

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  2 роки тому +1

      I believe so. But check their website to double check

    • @John-pg5ve
      @John-pg5ve 2 роки тому +2

      @@Lake2Bay Unscrew the cap and pull it out and switch it.

  • @outlawgt3045
    @outlawgt3045 Рік тому +1

    I bought this to replace my Ugly Stick GX2... That thing was a piece of junk. No matter how hard I pushed the rods together, it would still fly apart when I cast it. Brand new too.. Sure I could have glued it or taped it together but who wants to do that to a brand new fishing pole?
    It's possible I just got a defective one...
    I got the Shimano FX ultra light model which is what I needed for the pond in my neighborhood.

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  Рік тому +1

      great little reel for the money

    • @davidarwood6264
      @davidarwood6264 7 місяців тому

      You are talking about a rod. What exactly did you buy ?

  • @americanstriper8666
    @americanstriper8666 9 місяців тому

    My cat looks exactly the same as yours. Same color pattern and all that.

  • @vincecastillo6554
    @vincecastillo6554 7 місяців тому +1

    I stay with Quickfire IX. It’s cheaper than this one.

  • @noahjones2973
    @noahjones2973 2 роки тому +1

    I have This reel it’s been good but I don’t know what line to run on it I can’t cast far can you please suggest me some line to use😁

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  2 роки тому +1

      Always go with lighter braid line. Lighter braid will cast further and is also more durable. Try using 12lb braid for most of your inshore fishing. Remember fishing for larger fish in tighter areas, you should use a higher pound braid.

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  2 роки тому +1

      More durable than equivalent monofilament line. Braid will provide more forgiveness on large fish I find.

    • @dakotasnider9268
      @dakotasnider9268 2 роки тому

      nyon

  • @zt3117
    @zt3117 3 місяці тому

    What kind of fishing line should i use on this?

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  3 місяці тому +1

      I use 10-15lb braid but depends what fishing your doing

  • @alfonsoflores7548
    @alfonsoflores7548 Рік тому +1

    I caught a 7 foot shark and a 60 pounds tarpon in the keys with this reel with fx4000 is a beast

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  Рік тому +1

      Now that’s fun!

    • @Jigmaster55
      @Jigmaster55 Рік тому +1

      I'm assuming you were using braided line. Because the fx4000 would never hold enough mono for shark and tarpon.

  • @dannywalker8391
    @dannywalker8391 2 роки тому +5

    The body on the sienna is not aluminum.

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  2 роки тому +4

      The website says aluminum frame and their official video says aluminum

    • @danthorne413
      @danthorne413 2 роки тому +4

      The Shimano Sienna body is made of aluminum. It says it on the package when you buy it…..

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  2 роки тому +4

      @@danthorne413 check this out I’m sure it will clarify.. Shimano Sienna has a sturdy aluminum frame and a graphite body. The aluminum frame allows it to be more durable, meanwhile graphite body keeps it light. www.bassnedge.com/reels/shimano-sienna-review/

    • @chriscalderin6677
      @chriscalderin6677 2 роки тому +2

      It is not from the company and is false both reels are identical except for one bearing and color

    • @chriscalderin6677
      @chriscalderin6677 2 роки тому

      The spool is aluminum the body is graphite

  • @guysasha22
    @guysasha22 Рік тому +1

    5 or 6 times 😂

  • @todddreher1220
    @todddreher1220 2 роки тому

    One thing you didn't mention there is no anti-reverse on it. Same as the Sedona.

    • @chriscalderin6677
      @chriscalderin6677 2 роки тому +5

      Yes there is

    • @Lake2Bay
      @Lake2Bay  2 роки тому +8

      It’s small but it’s there

    • @CuttySobz
      @CuttySobz 2 роки тому +1

      There is dude.

    • @guilloryboy_4098
      @guilloryboy_4098 Рік тому

      Crazy I ran into this comment I thought the same thing I have the same reel and said dang It ain't no anti reverse switch but it's on there in the corner by the handle

    • @recon1071
      @recon1071 Рік тому

      Thanks. Found it. Works good with no hesitation/backlash.