SHIMANO Nexave Spinning Fishing Reel, Model 2018 review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	SHIMANO
Color	Silver
Item Weight	0.85 Pounds
Fishing Line Type	Braided

product features

Gear Ratio: 6.2:1, Max. Dragforce: 9 lbs / 4 kilogramm, Weight: 9.0 ounce/ 255 gramm
Line Retrieve Per Crank: 35 inch / 88 centimeter
Mono Line Capacity (lbs/yds): 6/200, 8/140, 10/120
Bearings: 3 Ballbearings and 1 Rollerbearing

product description

The all new Nexave Spinning Reel from Shimano offers a sleek new body design, improved cosmetics, higher max drag settings, and all of this at a reduced weight. The Nexave reels also features Propulsion Line Management, allowing anglers increased casting distance with less line lay issues when using today's latest braided Spectra lines. With sizes ranging from the 1000 up to the 5000, the Nexave lineup of spinning reels offers versatility for most freshwater and even some lightweight inshore saltwater techniques and species at an extremely affordable price point.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.81 x 7.87 x 11.81 inches; 13.6 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ NEX2500HGFE
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2018
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Greys Distribution
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0799LPL9T

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Questions about SHIMANO Nexave Spinning Fishing Reel, Model 2018

Would this be a good reel for crappie and maybe bass?

Answer: Yes.

Where is it made?

Answer: Malaysia

Answer: China

Does it come with line?

Answer: No, it does not come with line. Meanwhile, I do not recommend this fishing reel - part that reel in fishing line broke after about 6 hours of use

Answer: No line.

Answer: No

Does this reel have anti reverse??

Answer: Yes.

Does this reel have anti reverse??

Answer: Yes.

What does compact mean?

Answer: Compact in my type of fishing is light tackle usually 6 to 10 pound line used in inshore saltwater fishing for speckled trout and redfish. I mostly use artificial lures to drift the Lower Laguna Madre at South Padre Island. So, light tackle is required to prevent fatigue.

Answer: It means is small and easy to use..

Answer: Nothing really. It's just a good basic light spinning reel for a reasonable price.

How much braided line can it support?

Answer: Depends on the lb you want to put on i put 30lb braid on mine about 120yds..

Answer: It depends on the diameter of line you use. I use 30lb Seaguar Premium braid and it took approximately 100yds of it.

Is this a saltwater reel?

Answer: Yes and it is awesome small effective for normal distances. If you looking for high depth reel you should go for 8000 series and above.

Answer: Although it could be used in both, I believe it is a salt water reel. You could check the sgimano site, normally they differentiate between the two. Either way it's always best spray down a reel after using it in the salt.

Answer: Yes and it is the smoothest spinning reel I have ever purchased or used, especially for the money. It has handled some pretty good size fish with no issues so far.

Answer: I use it in both fresh and salt. But only to catch bait fish under 2 pounds

Answer: Yes for salt or fresh water

Answer: no

What material is the gear made of?

Answer: Man I am not sure about this question as I am not a Technical guy like that but, I can tell you that for the price, it is one of the smoothest Reels I have ever used and I actually bought another one just like it for another custom rod I am having made to give as a Christmas present to my oldest son.

Answer: I am not sure. I bought as a gift and grandson who is 27 loves it.

Answer: Made out of aluminum

De que material está hecho el engranaje?

Answer: No lo se con exactitud pero son de exelente calidad ademas de ser libianos y son muy poderosos

Can it duplicate centerpin action of smooth release?

Answer: Yes you can

How does this one compare to the Sedona and would you recommend salt water?

Answer: I can compare to Stradic. It's not a Stradic. But for $39 it has performed well so far. Good stop on retrieve. I do use exclusively in salt water. Open drag and freshwater flush. Spray with reel magic. Time will tell how long it lasts.

Answer: better quality than Sedona.I recommend for salt water and fresh water.

Answer: It’s seems to be a better built. At least it feel sturdier. But my experience is limited. I use mine for trout fishing so not too sure about the salt water. Sorry I could not be more helpful.

Answer: I bought it for grandson and that is all he fishes with and uses it in salt water.

Answer: I have both and it performs just as good. I fish inshore saltwater mostly for spotted sea trout, so this light reel paired with a light rod is perfect for my kind of fishing. I spooled it with 10lb mono.

is the retrive handle reverseable?

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes, just like other models.

Answer: Yes

What is a good size for a 9” rod

Answer: Yes, I have a Sahara 4000 spooled with 30lb. braid that I use for surf fishing. 9 foot ugly stick works fine.

Answer: 4000

what is the drag material -- carbon fiber or oiled felt?

What is a good size for a 9 or 12 inch pole?

Answer: I’m not sure if you’re asking about a 9 or 12 foot pole. I’m not familiar with either. I use this reel with a 4.5 foot rod for stream fishing in the Eastern Sierras and it works great. I hope this helps

Answer: 9/12 inch? Is that a typo? Depends on what you are fishing for.

Answer: The 5000

What HG stand for?

Answer: HG = High Gear, means a higher Gear Ratio.

Answer: High gear

What does the "HG" stand for ?

Answer: High Gear

Answer: HG = High Gear

Answer: I believe it has something to do with the main drive gear. Although I have never had any problems with any on any other Shimano models.

What’s the god size for 7.6 rod?

Answer: Shimano Nexave 2500 FE, Spinning Fishing Reel, NEX2500FE

Este carrete es de agua dulce o salada

Answer: dulce

Answer: Si..

left handed frendly?

Answer: Handle interchangeable right or left side

Can it be used in salt water?

Answer: Yea, I use it in my atoll home, surrounded by ocean. But I do not recommend this, as the part that reel in the fining line broke after about total of 6 hours of use

Product reviews of SHIMANO Nexave Spinning Fishing Reel, Model 2018

KHM : Sehr gut

Sehr gut

Amazon Customer : Hard to reel after cast to close lever

Bought this for the wife hoping to get a good reel for her to get away from the big 808’s she uses for catfish, I thought being a Shimano it would be perfect, it’s a good and smooth reel but has that sticking after you cast to close the lever, takes more force than it should when ya try to turn handle.

antonio : buon mulinello

provato in pesca a spinning tutto bene

Dominic P. : Great Quality and Price

I would say one of the best entry level bang for your $$$ fishing reel on the market. It holds up well to big fish and when properly maintained will last years.

Tommy P. : Didn't last at all

Stopped working after using a couple months

Mario : No cumple las espectativas

El carrete se ve bueno y de buen material,pero no cumple las expectativas descritas. Es demasiado chico y aparentemente en fotos y descripción parece grande. Para ser un 4000 es demasiado chico. Encima he tenido que pagar 17€ para poder devolverlo. Osea que me ha costado la broma el dinero a mi. Os aconsejo que vayáis a una tienda y lo veáis un situ para así no tener el problema que he tenido yo. Me veo sin carrete y con menos 17€????

Dominic P. : Great Quality and Price

I would say one of the best entry level bang for your $$$ fishing reel on the market. It holds up well to big fish and when properly maintained will last years.

María Del Carmen : Perfecto

Lo compré para un regalo y está encantado. Compré el modelo más grande (5000) y está muy bien de tamaño. Ahora a ver como se desenvuelve pescando.

Rebecca Hernandez : Smooth Reel

Great Reel for the money! Casts real smooth!

Amazon Customer : Good

David : Ligereza y sencillez

Muy ligero y sencillo.

Drifter : Pulling drag, no problem

Good value for excellent product

Sidéral : Magnifique

Reçu aujourd'hui .. super bien emballé comme d'habitude .. magnifique moulinet , beaux coloris , léger et silencieux .. je ne suis pas déçu de mon achat .. j'en reprendrai certainement un autre bientôt .. les beaux jours arrivent , je ne vais pas tarder à l'essayer .. je recommande sans hésiter ce moulinet .. Shimano .. toujours parfait ..

Gheorghe Fodorean : Ok

AlessiaGaetano : E uscito un altro articolo

Ho comprato quest articolo e mi e uscito un altro modello, usato..Peccato ci speravo tanto

Rebecca Hernandez : Smooth Reel

Great Reel for the money! Casts real smooth!

David : Ligereza y sencillez

Muy ligero y sencillo.

Mohammed ullah : Not that good

It's not that good my handle is getting stuck..

Mario M. (Der Gärtner) : Sollte bei keinem Spinnfischer fehlen. !!!

Giacomo : Ottimo profotto

Prodotto ok
Semplicemente perfetto

Rebecca Hernandez : Smooth Reel

Great Reel for the money! Casts real smooth!

Davide : Buon rapporto qualità prezzo

Buon rapporto qualità prezzo l'attrezzo e buono lo uso su una canna da eging per cefalopodi buono l'imballaggio e buona la qualità puntuale la spedizione d'altronde la marca shimano fa buoni atrezzi

Drifter : Pulling drag, no problem

Good value for excellent product

Segundo : Buena compra

Llegó perfectamente y lo compré por las opiniones de otros compradores

don doyle : SHIMANO Nexave Spinning Fishing Reel, Model 2018

SHIMANO reel quality product !! Feels very smooth.Cast a mile with 4lb mono.line lay is great.replaces olde sedona 1000 series with failing~bail mechanism.has only 3 bearings but for this size and cost feels like a more expensive reel. tyme will tell....I highly recommend this product! seller provided scratch free-cosmetically perfect pre-owned reel.well done !!

Segundo : Buena compra

Llegó perfectamente y lo compré por las opiniones de otros compradores

Vic : Genial

Impresionante mejos lo esperado

Amazon Customer : Shimano

Shimano rods and reels are the best, you can not go wrong. I especially like this one. Very smooth casting, no tangling, and smooth reeling in with a 9lb bass I just caught. Great control.

Martin : das ding macht keine guten geräusche

was soll man sagen super reinfall.

Drifter : Pulling drag, no problem

Good value for excellent product

Marko : Shimano Nexave C3000 HG FE

Super Produkt ???? wie erwartet und überraschend schnelle Lieferung... Am Mittwoch bestellt und am Freitag war es schon da ????Lob an Verkäufer ???? Jetzt muss ich noch ????und dann ist alles ????

Mario : No cumple las espectativas

Adam w. : Top quality reel

Very pleased with my Shimano 4000 reel. Feels very smooth.

Clear N. : Very smooth

For the price point, you will forget you're using a cheaper Shimano reel, this thing has very smooth action and feels like a quality high dollar one. I have only used it a few times but, I think it is going to last a good while before I have any issues.

Tommy P. : Didn't last at all

Stopped working after using a couple months

Philo. : Calidad extraordinaria

Supremo

Lucian Ventura : I totally recommend to have this reel

Great performance reel, I love to get another one later on

pattyr : Very satisfied

Very pleased with product

Fredy Ortiz Bedoya : Buen producto

Me gusto el producto lo recomiendo

Sidéral : Magnifique

Vanessa Calderón : Cumple!!

Según mi marido cumple con lo que esperaba

Jose : Buen carrete

Buen carrete, sube en el lance y recogiendo, todavía no he podido probar el freno pero la sensación es muy buena

Martin : das ding macht keine guten geräusche

was soll man sagen super reinfall.

Martin : das ding macht keine guten geräusche

was soll man sagen super reinfall.

Amazon Kunde : Perfekt

Die Rolle kam im tadellosen Zustand an. War sehr gut verpackt und der Versand ging sehr Flott.

Esteban : Genial

Para que mas

Amazon customer : Broke after one month.

Broke after one month. Spinning handle so stiff it gets stuck. Felt like reeling in a 100 lbs fish, but with just half an ounce sinker on the line lol. No factory warranty.

Jaime pallicer barcelo : La suavidad y el peso

Es perfecto muy fino ,no pesa ,perfecto para un tamaño 3000

Hinkuri : Middle of the road product

Not bad, not great. I’ve owned superior Shimano products. It’s hit and miss

Cliente Amazon : calidad shimano

muy buen carrete, todavía sin probar pero la calidad en mano es sobresaliente.

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