Shimano Nasci Reel 1000 FC

I loved this reel until I stuffed it when I decided to service it and started undoing the brass security but under the spool. I turned it the wrong way and ended up tightening it and damaging the thread. Overall it has a very good drag tensioning system where although you need to turn it more it allows you to set the drag sensitivity just right.It’s good for both saltwater and freshwater. Have not had any corrosion issues. After dozens of fishing trips and thousands of casts no components broke other than the damage caused by me. I’d buy it again $169 is better than >$220-250 that I paid.

Have had the c300HG reel for a year and have fished both salt as well as freash water with it. Preforms well under both conditions and honestly I love the reel. For the price I'm pleased with all of that I could get with it. However I would like to see some minor improvements from this generation to the next such as some tweaking with the line lay of this reel. At times small loops would develop on my spool if I didn't manage my line or checked on my cast, something I noticed that I don't do with my stradic. The line lay on this reel wants to be more of upside down cone except it has just enough line towards the bottom of the spool so it doesn't create point but majority of the top of the spool creates the bottom of the cone so it can cast the line more forward ... MoreHave had the c300HG reel for a year and have fished both salt as well as freash water with it. Preforms well under both conditions and honestly I love the reel. For the price I'm pleased with all of that I could get with it. However I would like to see some minor improvements from this generation to the next such as some tweaking with the line lay of this reel. At times small loops would develop on my spool if I didn't manage my line or checked on my cast, something I noticed that I don't do with my stradic. The line lay on this reel wants to be more of upside down cone except it has just enough line towards the bottom of the spool so it doesn't create point but majority of the top of the spool creates the bottom of the cone so it can cast the line more forward instead of peeling of the spool when casted creating the better performing cast but when you cast with let's say a stradic 3k you'll notice your casting greatly increases because the line lay is more properly addressed and you get the nice long stroke spool feature as well so the line with almost always lay itself closer and tighter to the spool evenly throughout the spool instead of just making that cone effect. My last improvement would be a one piece handle at this price point. The Diawa Fuego features a nice handle at the competitive price of this reel so just having one less entry point for debris would be nice. I use 10lbs power pro about 200yrds on it.

Perfect reel I got as a present from some friends.Versatile for rods I use as the weight isn’t too bad. If you read the information about it, the reel holds some technology that can only be found in high end reels that Shimano make. Alongside the price, it is an absolute steal.I mainly fish on beaches or rocks but I occasionally fish freshwater and in estuaries and I can still get a higher hookup with the confidence of casting with this reel than I have with others. As I used to change from reel to reel per place I fished I found less confidence in the change of weight, yet in having one sized reel in the middle with a matching rod works quite well in most environments.Also has an interesting method in how they have made their main gear from a singular piece ... MorePerfect reel I got as a present from some friends.Versatile for rods I use as the weight isn’t too bad. If you read the information about it, the reel holds some technology that can only be found in high end reels that Shimano make. Alongside the price, it is an absolute steal.I mainly fish on beaches or rocks but I occasionally fish freshwater and in estuaries and I can still get a higher hookup with the confidence of casting with this reel than I have with others. As I used to change from reel to reel per place I fished I found less confidence in the change of weight, yet in having one sized reel in the middle with a matching rod works quite well in most environments.Also has an interesting method in how they have made their main gear from a singular piece of steel to improve the rigidity and strength of the gear. Overall making it one of the best reels on the market for a great price.