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The Facts: The Shimano Sidestab spinning reel features a 4 bearing drive; a Dyna-Balance system that eliminates wobbly retrieves; oversized Power Roller II line roller; and a Varispeed oval oscillation gear that produces consistent spool speed and even line lay. These reels also have a graphite frame, sideplate and rotor.

Model No.	Bearings	Gear Ratios	Capacity	Weight
SI1000RE	3BB + 1RB	5.2:1	110/6	8.3 OZ
SI2500RE	3BB + 1RB	5.2:1	140/8	9.5 OZ
SI4000RE	3BB + 1RB	5.2:1	200/10	13.0 OZ

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Let me review the 2007 model here..., Jun 06, 2007

reviewer: Jason D. from Bloomington, IN

I just picked this Sidestab 2500 up last night at a local sports store. I had the intention of spending much more money on more epensive reels, but after getting my hands on others, their bails just didn't snap/engage/close easily, upon reeling forward. Maybe they were manhandled too much on display, but the Sidestab engaged easily and was smooth to reel in, and the drag was also easy to set. I have had rear drag on other reels and is much more handy to adjust on the fly, than reaching to the front of the spool, while line is flying off after a hit. So far I'm pleased, but we'll see how it holds up at the lake very soon. With the money saved on a reel, since they all do the same thing anyway, I got to replace some more Rapala lures, pick up new 6 lb. mossy green line, and a fishing license for <$100! :)It looks great with the mossy green monofilament line spooled on, and it matched my Berkley Lightning IM6 rod to a tee (and isn't that what's important, it looks good!?) Hahaha! I opted to not use my favorite Firewire on this, after reading about issues with braided lines and grooves on the bail line roller.

It kicks ass, Aug 09, 2006

reviewer: Mathias Andersson from Sweden

In this price segment it is the best there is. Smooth and with Shimano P3 system it is the best.

I give it four stars becouse its not the best of all reels in all price clases but in this class its the best.

And you cant give grades for this reel based on a 10 year old reel this is not the same reel just same name.

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