Toughest, smoothest spinning reel in its class. Technological advances include Shimano's exclusive Paladin™ Gear Durability Enhancement, with cold-forged aluminum drive gear and hardened brass alloy pinion gear for long-term smoothness, and the 5-component Propulsion™ Line Management System which reduces line friction, twist, and backlashes while increasing casting distance. Aluminum frame and spool; shielded A-RB® bearings; Fluidrive® II; Dyna-Balance®; Super Stopper® II; and waterproof front drag.Line recovery in inches per handle turn.
Average Customer Rating:
5 out of 5
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29 of 31 (94%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Sweet Smooth Reel!,November 17, 2009
By Firstcastfrom Where Blue Angels Fly. MD
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Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money, smooth casting, casts a long ways, balanced, great drag system, when reeling in the action is super smooth
"I recently purchased the Saros 4000 and mounted it on my Shimano, Teramar 7'6'' MH rod...A friend of mine, who works at BPS, recommended it to me because BPS didn't have the reel I originally wanted to purchase....Together they are a great combo...The reel is so smooth and reels in rather quickly...I was using it for stripers...And it held up amazingly! Even though I am not a huge Shimano fan, I am still glad I purchased this combo!
Yes I would recommend the Saros Reel to anyone who was looking for a new spinning reel!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Review 2 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
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Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Good work Shimano,October 14, 2009
By RBKINGfrom Ontario, Canada
Advantages: Performs well, Quality, Value for money
"This is a great reel for the money, smooth, silent, and strong. The "S" concept is guaranteed satisfaction. The propulsion spool is also one of the most beneficial innovations to a fishing reel for anglers who really like using fluorocarbon line. Casting is significantly increased with this new spool, also the the new line management system wraps fluorocarbon line around the spool perfectly. This really helps with eliminating coiling and memory of fluorocarbon. This is an all around work horse of a reel, pick one up today and you will be very impressed, Cheers!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 3 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
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5
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Power!,September 24, 2009
By freeflowfisherfrom indialantic , Florida
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"i have the 4000 and it can handle just about anything. Redfish and snook are easily tamed. Casts well and super smooth. This reel is my favorite."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 4 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
awesome,September 7, 2009
By Anonymousfrom ohio
Advantages: Performs well, Quality
"I love this reel ! It is so smooth and casts very well .I have bought 2 more as family gifts and they also have nothing but great things to say about them.I plan on ordering another today .I paired mine with a shimano claurus 6-6 ,m,extra fast rod for finesse .The rod has broken twice now very brittle but sensitive.I can see why bass pro shop doesn't carry them-it would be an all day job just in replacements .Lifetime warranty on the claurus is great but you should take shipping costs in mind....."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 5 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
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Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great reel!!!!!,August 20, 2009
By FishjunkieMofrom Detroit, MI
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"I have several Shimano reels. This one is definitely my favorite! Lightweight, well balanced, and casts like a dream. Drag is very smooth. Nothing negative to say about it!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 6 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
saros 2500f,July 21, 2009
By Frank2803from Ottawa on
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money, well balanced
"WOW Ive been fishing for a long time with baitcast reels on Loomis rods because i hated these spinning outfits. Unbalanced and bulky, After starting to do some deepwater walleye jigging, I decided to pick one of these up and paired it also on a loomis rod. I was IMPRESSED. Smooth, balanced, light and casts great I highly recommend this product."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Yes
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Review 7 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
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Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Excellent Reel,July 2, 2009
By CowboyFanfrom Memphis, TN
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, compact relative to line capacity
"Smooth spinning reel. Compact size that does not take up as much room in the rod box as other spinning reels. Very nice drag and the extra spool is exactly the same as the one on the reel. A lot of manufacturers package 'cheaper' extra spools.
Currently have 30lb Power Pro Braid on the reel - it handles the braids very well. Also used Stren mono - the propulsion system and line roller work well to tame twisting.
Really like the handle grip too. Easy to grab on those surprise strikes.
Overall, very nice reel."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 8 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
you cant go wrong,June 4, 2009
By carpfrom perrysburg, Ohio
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Advantages: Performs well, Quality, Value for money
"my fiance got me the 3000f for christmas and i love it. The reel is smooth and casts longer than all my other reels. I fish 3-5 times a week for multiple species of fish and i cant afford to have 5 different rod and reel combo's with the drag system on this reel i can fish smallies one day and swap out the extra spool it comes with and catch 30lb cats the next day and the weight is light enough to fish with it all day. Shimano has a "reel winner" here"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 9 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
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Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
I cheated on Quantum,June 2, 2009
By BassinButchfrom OH
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"I have been using Quantum reels since '95. I have a ton of them, switching out to new models when I need to. I picked this Saros up one day and messed around with it and ended up ordering one. What a nice reel for the price. For any price for that matter. I love the spool design and the way that the handle breaks down. It is super smooth and so crisp. Its cheaper than the Energy's also, which is what I would compare it to. Nice, nice job Shimano. I love this reel. I paired it up to a St. Croix Mojo 6'9 drop shot rod. Not a bad rod either."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 10 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Reel,May 8, 2009
By fishinman108from Bristol, Va
"I got this reel last year and it has worked wonders from fishing on the lake to fishing in the river. extremely smooth and casts a mile with virtually no loops in your line at all. i have it paired up with an e21 gold carrot stik, very nice combo!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 11 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Never used anything better! The Best!,April 18, 2009
By TRIPLECfrom Louisiana
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"I don't know why anyone would buy any other spinning reel. I don't even care to look at the higher priced Shimano reels.
It performs flawlessly and a dream to use. Light, powerful, fast retrieve, silky smooth casting, outstanding drag system, and dependable."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 12 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Shimano you know how to make your reels!!,March 24, 2009
By nicolasfrionfrom Toronto,ON
"Wow Shimano you know how to make the best reels on the planet they are so light, they actually cast a lot farther then all other reels I have it paired it up with a Shimano 7'2" Crucial Drop Shot rod they work like a charm they are so amazing I bet you you can catch so many fish with it, the saying it always a dog is a mans best friend well my Shimano Saros and my Shimano Crucial 7'2" Drop Shot rod is my new bestfriend!
P.S Shimano I love everything you make your so good at it!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 13 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
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Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
My favorite Spinning Reel...,March 24, 2009
By TeamAdcahbfrom South Florida
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Saros 1000F on a BPS Micro Lite rod
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Loxahatchee Bass
"The Saros Reel is the best Spinning Reel I've ever owned. Smooth, lightweight and well made."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 14 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Reel (Spool Your Own Line),February 8, 2009
By RobGoFishingfrom Livermore, CA
"I really enjoy this reel and use with my Shimano medium action rod for drop shotting. It's smooth, has a nice drag, and is comfortable in the hand. My only suggestion is to spool your own line, using the reel itself instead of taking the spool off and having it machined on. I have experienced some problems with tangles. The propulsion technology winds the line in a very paticular fashion to allow for smoother and father cast. When you add that type of winding to an inconsistent wind (from the machine) it adds up to trouble. Wind your on line using the reel and you should have no problems."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
3
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Review 15 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Shimano saros reels,February 6, 2009
By MrBond007from East Lansing,Michigan
"This is one of the greatest spinning reels out there! It casts far and not to mention it looks cool too! I own two of these reels and needless to say Im very impressed! I love the new line propulsion system these reels have. Makes a HUGE diffrence in your casting! GO out and get you one! Or two!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 16 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Top 10 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
fish killer,February 3, 2009
By liv2phishfrom green bay,WI
"i bought one of theese amzing reels ust recently after reading the reviews i saw the 5 star so i bought it and was extremly impressed when i even took it ice fishing in the millwaukee harbor and it was giving everything the fish could throw."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 17 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
This deal is un-reel,December 21, 2008
By Brooksyfrom St.. Catharines, ON
"I purchased one of these reels back in August and I'm glad I did. It is far better than a few of my other reels (worths loads of money more) and out performs everything else. I have the 3000 series with the giant paddle handle. At first it felt odd, but it is a huge bonus now...its natural and always there when you go to grab it quickly when the fish hits. Try out a Saros...for the price, this reel is unreal. I find very little difference between the Saros reel and its ''next up'' the Stradic. Give it a try!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 18 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Quality, quality & quality,November 6, 2008
By Eaglebobfrom Toms River, NJ
"I purchased a Soros 2500 a few months ago and found it ran circles around all my other reels (some costing mucho bucks). I just ordered and received my second 2500. This reel is fantastic with crank baits. You get a top of the line reel for a very good price. I started with Shimano in 1984 with their GTX 1200 Quickfire which is now a paper weight. Shimano has come a long way. You can't go wrong with Shimano. I also have 4 Shimano rods."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
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Yes
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Review 19 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Top 25 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Awesome Reel!!,September 7, 2008
By fshrmnfrom ny
"This has got to be the best reel I have used. It is well worth the price. It casts far and reels smooth. There is no play in the handle. This reel is awesome. I purchased the 3000."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 20 for Shimano® Saros F Spinning Reels
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Best Spinning Reel for under $150,August 25, 2008
By JCBPS028from Denham Springs, La
"I fish year round and demand high quality products. In Feb. I purchased The Saros 2500F and have fished with this reel for 6 months. I have caught hundereds of fish with it and it is just as smooth as the first day I bought it. It will out cast all other brands of spinning reels with the new spool. If you want a great reel buy this one."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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