Reel replacement advice.

[Thomassssss]

Gday,

For many years my go to all-rounder for salt water fishing has been a Shimano Symetre 2500. I am not a gear obsessed fisho. I just like reliable stuff that works well. That reel has since gone to god and is a discontinued model.

Part of me just wants to buy one of these again once it pops up on eBay as I’ve grown to love it over the years. Another part or me reckons buy a new one that is in production. That being the case, what would you say is the modern shimano model that is the Symetre’ equal in quality?

Or, more broadly, what would you recommend as an affordable 2500 real to be used as a saltwater all rounder? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers!

[Nude up]

I have sustains in 2500 and stradics in 2500 I use them for squid and soft plastics they are pretty good

[Thomassssss]

I have sustains in 2500 and stradics in 2500 I use them for squid and soft plastics they are pretty good

Cheers for the response nudeup, I’ll check both of those out.

[Sebb]

What's your budget? Many diff models out there.
Symtre had 4+1 ball bearings i think, so maybe Shimano Sedona.

[DougieK]

Budget info would be helpful. The little stradics are tops.

[Thomassssss]

Thanks for jumping in fellas. As far as budget goes, probably between $100 - $200.

[DougieK]

The Sedona is a pretty decent choice in that range, take the extra $ and get some really good quality braid.

[Seniorfisho]

Shimano Nasci is about $150. Excellent reel and is water sealed, easily the best value for money in that price

[Sebb]

Thanks for jumping in fellas. As far as budget goes, probably between $100 - $200.

Get the new Nasci I'd say.

[Thomassssss]

Thanks again everyone for the tips.

I had a look at the new nasci in the local fishing store and it felt great. Little bit more saving to do and I’ll go with that I reckon .

Cheers.