Shimano Sonora 1000

[dml78]

Anyone use this reel for ice fishing? I was thinking about picking up two and putting them on some Jason Mitchell Med. action walleye rods. I have owned shimano reels throughout the years and have been happy with them. Never used them for the hard water. How do they hold up in the cold? Thanks.

[icejunky]

most shimano reels hold up well in the cold, I have used my Stradic in the cold with no issues, and a buddy of mine uses the Sienna with no concerns. Personally I would not buy a pair of reels untill you have tested them in the cold. I got bitten once previously buying a small quantum reel that froze right up in the cold, no matter what I did to it

[dml78]

Well I don't sit on a bucket outside and am always in my one man with the heater going so freeze up isn't that big of a deal. The only time the reels would be exposed to extream cold is heading out and when I move. I like to move alot but don't want to be holding the reel next to the heater before being able to fish.