| Heavy Use with No Problems
I
purchased four Symetres after fishing with another guide who used
them almost exclusively. They
stood up to daily pressure, often by anglers who were not very
proficient. That was
enough proof for me to give them a try.
I
have eight pound test on two 2000 reels and four pound test on two
1000 reels. I’m often
torn between which reel to use.
These reels are built to stand up to abuse, yet lightweight
enough to be very comfortable.
The
full time anti-reverse feature allows solid hook sets with no
backspin on the handle. The
handle is reversible for left or right hand retrieve, but because
the locking nut loosens easily, must be tightened several times a
trip.
All
reels are wonderfully smooth when they are new.
Because the Symetre has ball bearings, it will remain smooth
for years to come, while cheaper brass shim reels get sloppy.
I like
this reel. It’s a
great middle-of-the-road work horse. |
