Shimano Sedona 1000fe

[P.Smith]

 Hi guys, I just bought 4 of the Sedona 1000fe for me and the family for Christmas, but I've been reading some reviews on them and now I'm wondering if I should return them for something else? Opinions on this would be appreciated!!! Thanks.

[slipperybob]

Are you having buyer's remorse?  Sometimes I get that.

Looking for something better better?  I usually think this too.  I recently just purchased a Shimano Calcutta 50.  Now I'm wishing I should've put that money towards a Shimano 15 Aldebaran BFS XG Limited.

Overall I can over think it.  Cuz then I would be on the hunt for a/some rods for the reels.

[tlzkaasen]

I have two of these as well and for the money they are solid.  However, you can tell the difference between one these and say a Pflueger purist.  More you spend the more you get in this case.

[JigAwhopper]

I purchased one first year they came out.....very good reel at the time...smooth drag.  I use it with 2lb test only....perhaps quality went down since then?

[UFCreel]

They are good reels. Yes there are better Shimano's. Ya just have to dig deeper in the wallet for them. Most just buy the cheaper Sienna for ice fishing again a good solid reel for around $30.

[rdhammah]

depends upon what you want and why you are used to. i have several Siennas. if someone gave me a Sedona, i'd be tickled pink

[MFallon]

I think the Sedona is the best Shimano reel for the money (under $100). The Sahara and Symmetry's are a tiny bit smoother but I've still had the same bearing issues after fighting too many larger fish (open water), for ice fishing and most normal freshwater fishing they should be great!

[Monovasia]

I like mine.....for both are and soft water.....good retrieve, good drag, they run well

[P.Smith]

Thanks guys, I'm just new to ice fishing and soft water I use fly rods. I was having a hard time deciding between the Sedona and the purist that was on sale for just $10 more  per reel???

[slipperybob]

Try not to play that $10 more mind game.  Cuz then there's always a better deal for $20 more and so on.  It can be a vicious cycle or circle of going back and forth.

[P.Smith]

Try not to play that $10 more mind game.  Cuz then there's always a better deal for $20 more and so on.  It can be a vicious cycle or circle of going back and forth.

lol that is so true, I just always hate buying something and turns out they are not worth it , but sounds like they are pretty decent reels!! Thanks Everyone

[Adkrs]

lol that is so true, I just always hate buying something and turns out they are not worth it , but sounds like they are pretty decent reels!! Thanks Everyone

I fall for that mind set a lot...lol. next thing you know you have a Stella on an ice rod :p

[slipperybob]

I fall for that Monsey a lot...lol. next thing you know you have a Stella on an ice rod :p

LOL... Done that.  No performance gained.  It's like using a Stella for bobber fishing.

[Mittenman]

Try not to play that $10 more mind game.  Cuz then there's always a better deal for $20 more and so on.  It can be a vicious cycle or circle of going back and forth.

Very true. I and I think probably most of us have fallen into that trap and what point or another.

[Curley]

For 30 bucks you did fine. Enjoy them they will work just fine.

[P.Smith]

For 30 bucks you did fine. Enjoy them they will work just fine.

lol I wish they were 30 bucks !!! Sedona 1000fe is $69 a piece x 4 . think it is the 1000fd is the cheaper one