Shimano FX 2500HG Review | Best Cheap Spinning Reel Under $25!

In this episode, I review the Shimano FX 2500HG Reel. I believe the FX 2500 is the best cheap spinning fishing real under 25 dollars. This budget fishing reel review will give you an idea of what to expect owning the Shimano FX. Shimano reels provide great quality and the FX 2500HG allows all fisherman a chance to experience quality.
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[@lil_kostakis]

i have fished with the 4000 version for 4 years now and i dont have any problems . I LOVE IT

[@Lake2Bay]

It’s great

[@markabdullah6664]

yup, your statement is definitely on spot... I'm a new angler and this machine gave me a great introduction to Shimano...

[@Lake2Bay]

It’s the gateway reel no doubt. Also, I will say penn reels have given me more issues than Shimano reels. Even when then penn reel is more expensive.

[@markabdullah6664]

@@Lake2Bay some of the oldtimers were telling me bout Penn, which I don't even know about... thanks for the info ☺

[@Lake2Bay]

Penn makes a great reel but I find Shimano more reliable

[@KenWalker-g7z]

I was looking for a new spinning reel and found the Shimano FX 2500 HG at Walmart for around $20, so I picked one up. Thanks for your video on this reel. I had not seen these reels before. I believe I will enjoy this reel.

[@Lake2Bay]

They’re good for the money

[@DongWang-m4n]

@@Lake2Bay My 2500 isn't silent when you reel it quickly. Reel it slower and it's almost quiet, but you can still kind of "hear" it if your rabbit-eared. Is that the way it is supposed to be or should be silent? It doesn't feel smooth either when you reel it, but I fig it's a $20 reel so don't expect it to be.

[@MatthewKaram-y9o]

I have bought a few of the cheaper reels and by far this is the best one

[@Lake2Bay]

@@MatthewKaram-y9o I think I agree

[@JulianR123]

Awesome review thanks!

[@Lake2Bay]

Thanks make sure to subscribe for more!

[@jebagstv631]

Thank you for the informition sir God Bless from philipines.

[@Lake2Bay]

You are very welcome

[@Mik3yDatBoi]

You can't expect me to pay attention when there is a cute ass kitten involved. I want to steal it.

[@Lake2Bay]

It’s big now :(

[@BF4pawntard]

Bought one of these when going to Cuba because I was worried about taking my expensive gear . Paired with a cheap fx rod the entire kit was under £60 and I was absolutely stunned by the quality of it . Makes cheap Chinese crap redundant

[@Lake2Bay]

For the price it’s impressive

[@ioijiopjkiopjkp]

Shimano Sienna body is also plastic, the only difference is the bearing count

[@dejib.3930]

The cat makes it all more great.

[@Lake2Bay]

Indeed it does

[@davidarwood6264]

He matches.

[@rogercole3252]

Thank you

[@PNW_JeffreyR]

I like my 2 1000FX reels and my 2500 model. Good trout reels but I would much rather have a sienna just for quality

[@Lake2Bay]

agreed!

[@Jaunty13]

@Jr0ck What's the weight of the individual Reel? and it's Drag capacity?

[@PNW_JeffreyR]

@@Jaunty132500 -3000 models like I have should be 9- 9.7oz in weight. Since my comment I’ve bought 4 more FX’s all sizes. Love them highly recommend

[@PNW_JeffreyR]

@@Jaunty13drag should be 2-8

[@andrewhondo]

i have a siena and the fx they both are graphite bodys with alloy spool only just saying but other then that i like them both for budget spinning reels i use mine for small mouth bass and largys up here in the north woods with mono with a 6 foot fast tip rod hope you enjoy the reel i like shimnos and Mitchell's 300s and quantum those are my go to reels and abus as well

[@Lake2Bay]

Great for largemouth bass fishing down here in Florida too

[@skibidipatches]

What rod do you use?

[@andrewhondo]

@@skibidipatches the rod i use on my fx series 2500 it a Berkley thunder stick medium action 6-6 and on my seiana 1000 i use a 5-6 Shakespeare micro

[@shondakeams3146]

What size rod did u use to pair it with? Looks like a 6 footer but is it medium light or medium heavy?

[@guilloryboy_4098]

I have the same reel I paired it with a 7' light rod it balances perfect and looks great

[@John-pg5ve]

Where is the anti backup so I can troll with it without the reel running backwards? Thanks!

[@Lake2Bay]

Should be the switch on the forward side of the reel

[@John-pg5ve]

Found it. Mighty small

[@kundetjenesten]

I just bought this one for my better half, and I didn't think it had an anti-reverse until I read this! Thank you so very much! 😁👍

[@Gingerwalker.]

@@kundetjenesten Same. My husband was trying to put line on my new one and told me to return it. LOL. Now we can use it.

[@manhquach1097]

Hi which rod is this? You said it is a penn but the description link to a Shakespeare

[@Lake2Bay]

Penn squadron III

[@Lake2Bay]

Have to change that

[@outlawgt3045]

I bought this to replace my Ugly Stick GX2... That thing was a piece of junk. No matter how hard I pushed the rods together, it would still fly apart when I cast it. Brand new too.. Sure I could have glued it or taped it together but who wants to do that to a brand new fishing pole? It's possible I just got a defective one... I got the Shimano FX ultra light model which is what I needed for the pond in my neighborhood.

[@Lake2Bay]

great little reel for the money

[@davidarwood6264]

You are talking about a rod. What exactly did you buy ?

[@vincecastillo6554]

I stay with Quickfire IX. It’s cheaper than this one.

[@FishWithMhei]

Can this be used in saltwater and it say 8lb mono but can a braid be used? If so, would 20lb braid be ok?

[@Lake2Bay]

I have 10lb braid on it

[@persoooon]

Would this go well with the Shakespeare excursion rod?

[@Lake2Bay]

I don’t see Why not

[@persoooon]

@@Lake2Bay I got it the other day and it's awesome 😎

[@Benferree22]

My first set consisted of this reel and the excursion rod. Worked perfectly

[@Falcss]

Hi, good video. Random question do have any suggestions for catching snook by a dock light?

[@Lake2Bay]

Trying using live baits on the dock lights it’s usually a guaranteed eat. A lot of time I will use jumbo live shrimp with no weight and free line it. Snook usually fall for it. Finger mullets also always get snook to eat on those lights.

[@kenaaronbabbit9987]

Popping cork and fake shrimp

[@Lake2Bay]

@@kenaaronbabbit9987 very true, I tried this once fishing in the Florida keys and Naples. They would get excited by the clashing of the cork. Although, the finger mullets on the surface would get hit the quickest!

[@fishingislife34]

The only difference between them is the number of bearings.

[@noahjones2973]

I have This reel it’s been good but I don’t know what line to run on it I can’t cast far can you please suggest me some line to use😁

[@Lake2Bay]

Always go with lighter braid line. Lighter braid will cast further and is also more durable. Try using 12lb braid for most of your inshore fishing. Remember fishing for larger fish in tighter areas, you should use a higher pound braid.

[@Lake2Bay]

More durable than equivalent monofilament line. Braid will provide more forgiveness on large fish I find.

[@dakotasnider9268]

nyon

[@νικοστετραφυλοσ]

can we switch the side of the handle? please answer because o bought it and i dont now if i can use it or will be useless

[@Lake2Bay]

I believe so. But check their website to double check

[@John-pg5ve]

@@Lake2Bay Unscrew the cap and pull it out and switch it.

[@zt3117]

What kind of fishing line should i use on this?

[@Lake2Bay]

I use 10-15lb braid but depends what fishing your doing

[@americanstriper8666]

My cat looks exactly the same as yours. Same color pattern and all that.

[@august6041]

could the 2500 reel handle a 11 pounds fish? or should i go for the 3000?

[@Lake2Bay]

If you’re worried about getting caught in structure 3000 could be better. I use 2500 for 20-28” redfish on open flats

[@alfonsoflores7548]

I caught a 7 foot shark and a 60 pounds tarpon in the keys with this reel with fx4000 is a beast

[@Lake2Bay]

Now that’s fun!

[@dannywalker8391]

The body on the sienna is not aluminum.

[@Lake2Bay]

The website says aluminum frame and their official video says aluminum

[@danthorne413]

The Shimano Sienna body is made of aluminum. It says it on the package when you buy it…..

[@Lake2Bay]

@@danthorne413 check this out I’m sure it will clarify.. Shimano Sienna has a sturdy aluminum frame and a graphite body. The aluminum frame allows it to be more durable, meanwhile graphite body keeps it light. www.bassnedge.com/reels/shimano-sienna-review/

[@chriscalderin6677]

It is not from the company and is false both reels are identical except for one bearing and color

[@chriscalderin6677]

The spool is aluminum the body is graphite

[@todddreher1220]

One thing you didn't mention there is no anti-reverse on it. Same as the Sedona.

[@chriscalderin6677]

Yes there is

[@Lake2Bay]

It’s small but it’s there

[@92GreyBlue]

There is dude.

[@guilloryboy_4098]

Crazy I ran into this comment I thought the same thing I have the same reel and said dang It ain't no anti reverse switch but it's on there in the corner by the handle

[@recon1071]

Thanks. Found it. Works good with no hesitation/backlash.

[@guysasha22]

5 or 6 times 😂