Shimano Sienna FD 500

[icejunky]

im a believer now, as you can see from my original post i was a little skeptical, not anymore

[MN Bassfisher]

Yeah I used a few of the 1000's last year and love them ice fishing or open water fishing. I think it's a great deal for $30!! I purchased a few new 500's this winter and I'm excited to use them.

[slamer58]

I started using these reels last year, for $30 bucks they rock...smooth drag and
worked well on some very cold days.

[surflizard]

I just got another 500 to put together a deep water panfish Slayer. It's mounted on a Frabill Amplifier 28" ML rod with a retractable Lakco Spring bobber. I tried it in the boat and She drops the buckshot spoon like a rocket and now that it is relubed with the frabill subzero lube, it is even smoother then it was to start with, what an Awesome set up !! 

[spam]

Can't bring myself to try one.  I'm VERY happy with my Tica Cetus GV500's.  Just ordered two more tonight.

-Jeff

  I would have to agree one of the best reels out there!!!!!!

[fin-n-feather]

Use two of them for ice fishing and three 1000's on soft water. No complaints. Fin

[icemantwo]

You can't really go wrong with any Shimano reel. I use them exclusively. 

[Airs24]

I have a few of these reels now and I absolutely love them.   The drag is outstanding and it's just an overall great reel for the price.

[Homemade]

I have one and I love it. As others have said the drag is super smooth and it just has a solid, well built feel to it.