SHIMANO Sedona Fi Spinning Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	SHIMANO
Color	8000FI
Item Weight	1 Pounds

product features

With its updated design and cold forged HAGANE gears, the Shimano Sedona spinning reel offers a number of significant performance upgrades at an affordable value
Incorporates Shimano’s flagship HAGANE gearing that provides long-lasting, strong, and durable performance and smoothness giving anglers the strength for both inshore and offshore action
Features double-anodized machine-cut spools for increased line capacity while keeping the body compact
Equipped with a Propulsion Line Management System that provides longer casting distances while preventing backlashes and wind knots from forming
Max Drag: 24 lbs. / Gear Ratio: 4.6:1. / Weight: 21.7 oz. / Line Retrieve: 37" / Bearings: 3BB + 1RB – PowerPro Line Cap: 40/340, 50/265, 65/215 – Mono Line Cap: 12/345, 16/250, 20/185

product description

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.66 x 7.09 x 4.96 inches; 1 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ SE8000FI
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ March 2, 2017
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Pro-Motion Distributing - Direct
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B074WCCG3W

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Questions about SHIMANO Sedona Fi Spinning Reel

Is this a compact reel

Answer: It's bigger than a minne reel, but not real large.

Answer: Yes, The "C" in the title means "Compact"

Answer: The 3000 is fairly large. Go for the 2500.

Where is it made?

Answer: I believe Malaysia

Looking for a saltwater reel. Fishing for trout and red. How will this hold up?

Answer: Holds up great. I've had it for 3 weeks and caught plenty of trout, reds and flounder.

Answer: Shimano does not rate this reel for saltwater use. Now that said with good attention to maintenance and care following each outing my Sedonas have held up pretty well for light saltwater use. If you have the misfortune to drop the reel in saltwater or it gets heavily soaked, take my advice and tear it apart for thorough cleaning and lubrication as the spindle seal system allows water to pass into the gearbox/body.

Which size would be right for a ultra light panfish rig?

Answer: Hi, if you need ultra light, then 1000 FI is the smallest size from Shimano. C2000SFI is in the same size, but with lower small, thus if you use very small diameter line for your ultra light rig, C2000SFI may be even more suitable.

Answer: I use mine with an ultra light rod for lookdown/moon fish up to 2 lbs. I'm certain it will work with a light rod for larger fish. I love it, especially the drag. It's the best ultra light reel that I have ever owned. If you are using it in fresh water it will last forever. I've used mine in salt for two years and have had no problems.

Answer: Size 1000

Answer: When did they start using the upgraded parts in the 1000? Mine is 4 years old and did not know if I have the upgraded version or not.

What does SE stand for

Answer: At the beginning of the model number? I expect that it's specific to the SEdona model.

5000 good for surf fishing for sharks?

Answer: I don’t believe the Sedonas are saltwater rated by Shimano

Is this a new reel?

Is this 1000FI a ultra light reel and will it go in reverse/

Answer: It is a very light, smooth and reliable reel. After trying the first one I purchased, I bought a second one. The reel does not go in reverse, but neither does my Van Staal that costs more than ten times as much! Both are great reels. I wouldn’t give it a second thought.

Answer: Incredibly light, and will not go in reverse

Does the handle have a locking screw for the handle under the bearing cover cap?

Answer: I haven’t taken the handle apart yet to find out. According to YouTube videos it’s supposed to.

Answer: Don't think so but not sure. Sorry couldn't be more certain

Answer: Yes.

Difference between fl and Xgfi on 4000 model?

Answer: XG is "Extra high Gear." This means that you'll reel in more line for each turn of the handle.

I have a 6’6 ul trout rod i’d like to pair this reel with. would the 1000 series be big enough, or should i go with the 2000?

Answer: Hi, to answer the question I use 2000 with medium weight pole that works great ???? where I might catch bass or trout. I use 1000 with light pole for stream trout fishing.

Answer: Both reels would work very well, but I would go with the 1000 on an ultra light rod.

Answer: size of the rod doesn't matter as much as what line you want to use. look at the descriptions and choose by what size line you want to use and how much line you want the bail to hold

is the 5000 model good for any kind of fishing?

Answer: Yeah many kinds. For larger fish it’s great.

Answer: I catch Speckled Trout, Flounder, Red Fish, Snapper and occasionally shark. I've had mine for about a year and love it. Have not had any problems with it.

Does it have a spool release to allow the line to go out by turning the crank backwards?

Answer: Yes it has a main shaft and gear unlock to allow back reeling.

Answer: No, the Shimano anti reverse bearing precludes that.

Which reel would you get for salt water fishing?

Answer: I have 3 Sedonas and I love them. However they are not for salt water fishing. I do have the Sepheros SW & the Socorro SW for inshore salt water fishing.

Answer: Stradic 5000

What size should i get for brook and rainbow trout that are max 18 inches? most are 10-15 inches. small creek fishing

Answer: The 2000 series is a good reel for trout. You can go with the 1000 series too. Key is the line you use. 4lb or 6 lb will be good for either.

Answer: I would buy the smallest one available. Spool it with a high quality six pound test line. Use a fluorocarbon leader tied directly to the line, unless the conditions cause your line to twist. If your line is twisting a lot, use a very small, high quality swivel. My favorite knot is the uni-knot; it never fails. There are several U Tubes on the internet you can watch to learn how to tie it. Good fishing!

I ordered the se2500hgfi. what i got only indicates 2500hg. is this the same thing?

Answer: Yes that is the correct reel, FI is just the series, the actual model. SE2500HGFI is the Shimano ItemNo.

Answer: The FI refers to the generation. The FH was the last model. The FJ will be the next model.

Answer: Sorry, I am not positive, but I think it is the same

Do these reels come with an extra spool?

Answer: No they don't. You would have to find another one online.

Answer: No

what's the gear ratio for the 1000 reel? what is the weight? TIA

I would like to fish trout on 4 lb line and sometimes larger fish with 10 lb line. Would the se2500hgfi be a good choice?

Answer: Heck yeh you can. Now this reel maybe a little bit for 4 lb lines. I would suggest using a little bigger line or 15lb braid with a smaller leader. I use 15-30lb braid with a 10-15lb floro leader to catch speckled trout in the gulf all day long. And I wouldn’t be scared to hook some reds also.

Answer: Yes. I catch Speckled Trout, Redfish and flounder on it with 10 to 12 lb line all the time. I love it. It feels really nice. I've enjoyed it very much.

Answer: Absolutely. This size reel can handle both those lines well.

Answer: This reel will be fine for what you want to use of for.

Way you don’t show a picture with dimensions/ model?

Would size 4000 be too big for a medium heavy rod

Answer:

Answer: I don’t think so. Sounds just right to me. I have a 4,000 on a two piece medium uglistik and it seems a little large for that rod so a medium heavy sounds just right. I use 10lb and 15lb mono with my 4,000 reels.

Answer: I'm fairly new to fishing but my understanding is the size options are more to do with the weight/amount of line you plan to use. As such with a medium/heavy IMHO you'd be fine using a 4000 reel in order to put a heavier weight line on there.

What dies the HG stand for?

Answer: When they put hg next to the model like 3000 or 3000hg hg mean higher gear ratio

Answer: Hagane Gears, means it will last a long time all the expensive shimano reels have them

Answer: Hagen gear

How much 30lb braid would this hold?

Answer: If this is the same real I have I don't believe 30 lb is recommended but if it is it'll say so on the spool. Don't have mine available at the moment

Is it make in Japan?

Answer: It’s made by Shimano. I assume it is. But it is, like most Shimano reels, a great reel. We use it for sockeye salmon on the Kenai River.

Answer: Malaysia.

Is the 8000FI made for saltwater surf usage or should I be looking into a reel desigend for salt water applications like the Stella SW, thanks.

Answer: I only use it in Saltwater. I've had no problems. I clean it with water after every use to get saltwater off.

Who is the original manufacturer?is this made by koria?

Answer: Shimano is the manufacturer, with some items being manufactured in Japan and/or Malaysia.

Answer: Shimano

Is the graphite color unique to Amazon?

Answer: Do not know. Doesn’t interfere with catching fish.

Is the 3000 XG left handed?

Answer: this reel can be used left or Right. The handle can easily changed from one to the other side. Delivered as left handed model. If you like the handle on the Right side, just open the handle screw cap, give the handle on the other side, close the handle screw cap - done! Hope to have informed you sufficiently, otherwise you can contact us again.

Is the 2500hg good for large catfish ?

Answer: I'd say that that's entirely dependent on your definition of a large catfish. Note that it's really not designed for greater than 10-pound mono. While you can get higher strength out of the same diameter braids, I think that's a sign for you. This reel is more for what I'd consider to be mid-range stuff.

Answer: I've caught 38 inch Redfish with it.

Answer: No to small.

Answer: Oh yeah definitely

Did shimano copy pfluger, or did pfluger copy shimano?

Answer: It is my opinion that no none copied. Both pflueger and Shimano are good. I prefer Shimano.

Answer: not sure but i love this reel..i have two and use them 4 times per week for 6 hrs a day...never had one issue...quiet, light, reliable.

Hello, What is the exact model number of Shimano Sedona 2500 ?

Answer: I don't have the real handy to check. 1000 miles away.

Answer: SE2500HGFI

Does the 2500FI have an anti reverse switch?

Answer: the specs on this reel say it does have anti reverse...

Answer: No it doesn't.

please tell me how many bearing inside sedona 6000

Answer: Not 100% sure but 4

Answer: 3+1

Answer: 4

Can I spool super line directly on this reel or do I need to put on backing?

Answer: I put some mono on mine first just to make sure.

Se puede usar en mar?

What is the difference with the HG model?

what size would you recommend for a 7ft saltwater rod? {im new to fishing so it would be helpful} thx

Answer: It depends, what kind of fishing do you plan? 7ft may be used for ultra light fishing with light lures, when smaller sizes 1000 and 2000 may be suitable. But also for deep water jigging with heavy jigs, when 4000 and 5000 size is appropriate. 2500 and 3000 are there between. When choose the reel must first look at your baits and then choose accordingly the suitable line diameter, reel according to that diameter and rod with suitable lure weight test, so that they all would match to work together.

Answer: Depends on what size line you will use. I have the 2500 with 20lb test braid and it works for me. I can get about 125 yards of line on a reel and that's good for most redfish/trout inshore fishing. If you are going for bigger fish then get a 3000 or 4000.

Answer: Inshore fishing. I would go with the 4000. It can handle all species including sharks.

Will the 3000 fi model be good for a 7 foot medium heavy ugly stick gx2?

Answer: Yes depending on what species you are targeting this should fit nicely on a 7' med heavy rod. The reel would be light weight for it.

Answer: Yes. It will fit perfect. Although I recommend to buy the 3500 or higher if you are planing to go fishing on the sea.

Which model will work best for an ice fishing rod?

Answer: Match the reel to the size of the rod. Use a 1000 on a light rod. A 3000 reel will cover a very large range of rods and the fish you are trying to get. As a benchmark, on my 3000, I have caught 20 pound channel cats, oversize redfish, triple tail and sea trout. On the same reel, I have had sharks, cobia and stingrays strip my reel!

Answer: All models are great reels. I would use a small series and choose the model that fits your budget

Answer: They also now make a 500 soze which will take like 100 yards of 2lb mono. That's the most common choice, but a 1000 would suffice too.

Answer: Smalller is better. the 1000 size

Answer: The 1000

Did I read that this reel now has no anti-reverse switch/lever?

Answer: You are correct. It does not have a reverse lever, but I do not consider this a problem. I like this reel; I bought a second one a few weeks after purchasing the first one. I think it is an exceptional reel for the price and would recommend it.

Answer: Yes, it is absent from all of their newer freshwater reels except the Sienna. It was one of the first things to break, and with how durable the new drag systems are, there was really no good reason to keep it around.

Answer: I am sorry, I do not remember. It was such a piece of junk, I returned it as soon as I could. I am very (VERY!) happy with my Penn Battle II. Caught some real nice Yellowfin Tuna and Skip Jack last week in the 20-40 pound range on the Grande out of H & M Landing.

Answer: Yes

Answer: No

I am a lefty. Can i switch the handle sides on the 3000hg?

Answer: Sure...jus simply switch handles to desired side.

Answer: Yes of course if you only can unscrew and change sides.

Answer: Yes

Why does the picture show last years Sedona model, the new Sedona has a gold handle?

How can i replace the small white "washer" behind the line clip on the spool?I accidentally removed it?

Answer: Either you would need to be creative and make and install the plastic piece or purchase a new replacement spool.

Answer: I thought this was a basic plastic for the black plastic to hold up, but what is it's use then?

Answer: Call Shimano USA

What size should be used for Bass Fishing?

Answer: I have two of these set up for finesse bass fishing. I use the 2500 HG size with a 7 foot medium rod and 20lb test line. Its perfect.

Answer: This is really an overall great reel , light , well balanced. I fish it on a 6'6" St. Croix rod for walleye and bass. Very smooth and great bale action.

Answer: If you are chasing big hogs in cover go for the 3000 or above. I use the 2000 to chase saltwater inshore species and it performs beautifully

Answer: 2000-3000 is your best bet. I have the 3000 compact. Depends really on how much line you want to have available

Line capacity!

Is a anti reverse switch on the sedona 8000?

Answer: No, there isn't

Answer: NO, is not.

What size for catfish 10-20 pounds range

Answer: 4000-5000. This is a shallow spoil reel designed for braid and ultra thin lines. I would choose a reel with a deeper spool for the size fish you anticipate.

Answer: 5000 XGFI is what I would get, still only has 24 pound max drag but set up to hold heavier line

Answer: 2500-3500 will be fine with 30 Lb braid probably. You could put 65lb power pro braid also with a 50lb floro leader and you should be good to go.

Answer: 400 size

What does the XG stand for in the size options?

Answer:

Answer: The XG and HG both identify the reel at a 6.2:1 gear ratio. If the model of the reel does not include XG or HG then the gear ratio is a 5.0:1.

Answer: Maybe XG means extra large. This is a very big reel. A 1000 is a small reel.

Answer: I assume you mean HG so the HG model has a 6.2:1 gear ratio and the one without HG has a 5.0:1 gear ratio

Does this reel come with carbon fiber drag washers?

for fishing saltwater onshore im not sure if the 5000 model will be over kill or a good size to have

Answer: Depends on what fish you are going after. I mostly use 2500HG for inshore reds/trout, but you can go higher if you want.

Product reviews of SHIMANO Sedona Fi Spinning Reel

Doreen M. McQuaid : I like how smoothly it functions.

I like that it is light weight and easy to attach to the pole.

PM : great reel

love the reel really would have given 5 stars but it was a little bigger than I thought it would be for ultra light fishing

berlinguyinca : nice reel

but the little flippy handle thingy is incredible annoying and wished it would just be a fixed handle

Chris : I liked everything about this reel EXCEPT the fact that it ...

I liked everything about this reel EXCEPT the fact that it has no reverse-direction switch. I need that feature and use it a lot so I returned it and ordered a different brand. Other than missing this feature, it appears to be a high quality reel.

Amazon Customer : Light easy to cast

Top 3 reels for the price. Solid reel

Jennifer Bayon : Best Reel Ever!

Best Shimano reel for the price!

Darrell Ramsey : Shimano quality

Awesome reel for the price

Chris V. : Shimano is Quality

Smooth action.... love this reel

FPaulsen : Shimano Quality

I purchased this for my son and he liked it so much he also bought a smaller model.
From the cheapest to the top of the line Shimano Reels are all good.

DRM : Caution - may not be what you expect in a good spinning reel.

I have been fishing for 65 years. In all my years, having owned many spinning reels, I have never come across a spinning reel without a toggle switch to release the spool. Undoubtedly this new Shimano Sedona Fl reel was cheaper to manufacture this way, but I could not get used to this missing feature. When you have a tough fighting fish, that threatens to break your line, fumbling to loosen the drag should not be your only option. The marketing specification description does not mention this. I have an older Sedona, which I use almost every day, and it does have this feature which has now been omitted.
I would also add, the deciding factors, in my decision to return the reel to Amazon, were the weight of the reel and the stiffness of the bail action.

Samuel Crandall : Four Stars

Good solid reel. Use it on a 7'' Medium action Fenwick Eagle. Caught a few Reds on it

Al : Five Stars

Nice little reel. Haven't used it much but feels great for the price.

Jill Cavanaugh : Excellent.

Great looking. Great quality.

lannie : I have six of these reels. I fish about ...

I have six of these reels. I fish about two weeks a month
In salt water. Never had a problem.

DaddyMac : Catch some fish

I use this for bass fishing and it is very smooth. Drag works great.

chris : Five Stars

I love it

Lawrence : Very smooth!

Love it. Super high end reel for the price. Does not have reverse, just so you know.

Michael : Pulls in Muskies

Really nice I’d buy again

steven : Shimano still has good quality.

I have had 3 of these reels for over 30 years. The new one feels lighter and is as smooth as the old ines.

Douglas : Great reel

This reel is good looking and performs well. I was so impressed with it that I purchased another. This reel is a good value for the money and I use this model for bass, walleye and northern pike. I have had no problems with them.

berlinguyinca : nice reel

but the little flippy handle thingy is incredible annoying and wished it would just be a fixed handle

Amazon Customer : Sedona XGFI

The Shimano Sedona has always been one of my favorite reels. They work great. The new design is lite weight and is very smooth and tight. My only dislike about the new design is that it doesn't have an anti-reverse on it. I know that this is a big disappointment to myself and to other anglers.

Kelly J. Zaytoun : Five Stars

works great with my new St Croix rod

Dan A. : Item received as expected very nice reel

Only used it once so far, but it preformed very well

Chris : I liked everything about this reel EXCEPT the fact that it ...

PET : Shimano Quality

The Shimano Sedona FI, Freshwater Spinning Fishing Reel is a quality reel at an affordable price. I use it to catch smallmouth bass and walleyes. It does the job...Big Time!!

N : Damn good reel!

Shimano makes a good quality reel and they have for a long time. This is a mid to upper end reel and a great value for what you pay. Built to last a long time.

Jennifer Bayon : Best Reel Ever!

Best Shimano reel for the price!

Alex : Great reel

This is a great reel for bass and inshore fishing. I used it first time on some saltwater flats and it performed beautifully. The new 2017 design looks very slick so I'm really happy with the look and performance. I spooled it up with some 20lb PowerPro braid so I think it should be a nice setup for me for a while. If you are wondering what is the difference between 2500 and 2500HG its the gear ratio. The HG model has a 6.2:1 gear ratio and is the normal 2500 has a 5.0:1 gear ratio. I prefer a higher gear ratio, but it depends on the type of fishing you are doing.

Jason : Great value

Worked as advertised. Very smooth reel.

Robert : Four Stars

ok reel for the price

Brendan : Line capacity listed is 40-50% less in reality

Product advertises 105 yards of .15mm braid.

Just had it spooled fit less than 70 yards of .13mm braid.

Completely brazen false advertising. 3 stars for being a good reel, but the false line capacity listed will prevent me from using it as it was intended

Douglas : Great reel

David C. Crenshaw : No switch for Anti reverse

This is a good reel. However, it does have the traditional switch to allow back reeling. I returned this and purchased a different reel because of that.

DaddyMac : Catch some fish

I use this for bass fishing and it is very smooth. Drag works great.

daddyo : smooth and seriously nice reel - happy 16 year old is already slaying the bass

Agonized over a birthday combo for my son. Finally threw this on an ultralight 4'8" gx2 with 10# Spiderwire. Very impressed with buttery-smooth long accurate casts. My son pulled up a couple decent bass and lost a big brown (nothing to do with setup. The lack of anti-reverse seems a positive to me. I never personally had to free-wheel a spool fighting a fish. I'm a white-collar outdoors dad who fishes with older middle-of-the-road Daiwa, Shimano, uglystik, and so far the combo is exceeding my expectations. Going camping and fishing this weekend instead of fortnite/video games this weekend - just buy it - it's just $70 and you'll love it.

Amazon Customer : Excellent Reel

As someone who sells these things on the regular, I was excited to get my hands on one you don't normally see in my area. I liked the idea of a reel with a shallow spool to pair up with a 5'6" UL for smallmouth and panfish. This thing, like the last generation Sedonas I own, casts like a dream, has a smooth retrieve and a solid drag. I'm really happy that Shimano added their cold-forged gearing to this generation of Sedona, as I love it in my Nasci 3000 I use for my topwater rig.

Basically, if you like Shimano's stuff, the new Sedona conforms to their core principals: light weight, quality materials, and (with the Sedona at least) competitive pricing/value.

Al Lijewski : You can always count on a Shimano reel. They make the best reel at every price level .

A great little reel. I use mine on an ultra lite rod for freshwater fishing and it’s a perfect match.

John Bacon jr : sweet and smooth reel

cant wait to try it out on some pink salmon

Tammy L. Murphy : Five Stars

Just what my husband was looking for.

Amazon Customer : Light easy to cast

Top 3 reels for the price. Solid reel

Madeleine Miller : Great reel for 60 to 70 price range.

Have a older model for over 10 years.

Amazon Customer : Almost good...

It seemed to work great the first few times I used it, but I put it through its first full day of fishing today. It got wet a couple of times, which is to be expected when you're wading a stream, and each time it would become very difficult to reel in line. Like something inside the reel was jamming. After a little time it would dry out and retrieve normally. It began clicking every time I was reeling in a fish too. Shimano's warranty policy is there isn't a warranty if you didn't buy from a brick and mortar shop. Lesson learned, will not buy Shimano reels on Amazon any more.

Amazon Customer : great value

excellent reel for the money. smooth casting and have had no problems catching salmon with it.

Lab Rat : The reliable equipment nobody can pass.

Easiest reel to maintain. Don’t have to worry about the clutch parts falling apart. Brought home sheepheads, reds, trouts, sharks and sting rays. The snooks are still elusive partly due to the red tide and resulting restrictions.

berlinguyinca : nice reel

but the little flippy handle thingy is incredible annoying and wished it would just be a fixed handle

PET : Shimano Quality

The Shimano Sedona FI, Freshwater Spinning Fishing Reel is a quality reel at an affordable price. I use it to catch smallmouth bass and walleyes. It does the job...Big Time!!

Michael Osipov : Very nice, use it in only in salt water, works well

I have some doubt if I can use it for saltwater and it works fine, very satisfied, I wash it if falls into the water, otherwise not

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Very smooth little reel.

A.N. Other : Fi 1000

Lightweight. Quality action.
But the Fi 1000 has NO anti reverse switch. Did I miss that in the product description? Maybe, there are several models. I also have the 500, a great little reel that does have anti reverse.

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