SHIMANO FX Spinning Fishing Reel review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	SHIMANO
Material	Other
Color	Multi
Item Weight	250 Grams

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Propulsion spool lip design provides longer casting distances
An entry-level spinning reel
A great option for recreational fishing enthusiasts
Features a roller clutch, propulsion spool
Increased bearing count

product description

Now with a roller clutch, propulsion spool and an increased bearing count, you’ll get more performance features for less with the FX series.

product details

Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 15, 2019
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ SHIMANO
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07WDRYQ8P

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Questions about SHIMANO FX Spinning Fishing Reel

What is the max drag?

Answer: The 1000 series is 7lbs

Can I use it for saltwater surf?

Answer: No, the reel is way to small

Answer: You can catch fish with it on the surf if you know what you're doing

Answer: Not that it's made for it but yes you can. I have caught many large corbina and spotfin croakers with it with 4lbs line. It take some finesse and skill but it makes for a long and super fun fight. I've actually really takin to ultralight surf fishing.

Answer: Its only a reel and a nicebrand of reel for me you can use it on salt or fresh water

Answer: I am using it primarily for the fresh water.

Does ot have anti-reverse in the 1000 series reel

Answer: Yes. It's underneath, right behind the spool

Item weight says 22.1#. A message:"it needs special handling, cant ship to your location appeared. I couldnt buyed. Anybody knows something about?

Does this reel have a reversible handle?

Answer: Yes, it can be used righthanded or lefthanded.

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes. left or right

Answer: Yes, it does!

Does this reel have anti-reverse?

Answer: Yes

Anti reverse

Answer: Yes. The little switch is kinda hard to find. It's underneath, right behind the spool. Hope this helps.

What is the roller clutch and what does it do

This or penn wrath 2500?

Answer: I have three of the Shimano FX reels and I would purchase them again. The wrath seems like a nice reel as well but I cant speak for it personally. I would replace my FX with another if that helps you. Its not a light reel but it has power and has been reliable for me.

Is this instant anti reverse orhas a switch. TY

Answer: It has a switch-- Tough little reel

How do you activate the anti-reverse? I can’t find the switch.

Answer: I recently purchased an F X25 100 HG rod and Rio combought in real combo and cannot find the anti reverse switch on the real either. The info tag that came on the rod and real says it says it has a instant anti reverse whatever that means. I cannot stop the reel handle from turning in both directions so I don't know how this is automatic anti reverse works.

Answer: There is a little switch on the bottom of the reel. Hope this helps.

Whats the size of this reel in inches

Bearing count?

Answer: The box says 2+1 so I guess that means 3 ?

Answer: All Shimano FX series reels have 2+1

Do you deliver to Brazil ?

If I use the size 2000 can I use 20-25 lb braid or mono?

Answer: Its rated for 95 yds of 20lb Braided. Id go a bit higher in size/model just to have more headroom

Answer: You can use what ever you want on that reel

Cuantas libras la linea y yardas

Is it approved for salt water?

Answer: Yes

How much lbs line max for this reel

Answer: Depends on what size reel you use.

What line sizes can be used on this reel

Answer: Depends on what size reel you use.

Product reviews of SHIMANO FX Spinning Fishing Reel

Rocco : Fa il suo

Ottimo mulinello per qualità prezzo, ha un buon avvolgimento, provato con trecciato 0.13 per light spinning in mare

Maurizio : Consigliato

Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo e funziona perfettamente.

steve allen : No wind knots with braid

Cast all day without a wind knot in braid which was what I was looking for. Bail closing with crank is slightly stiff. May loosen up with use.

Navy : Se funziona bene sul recupero ed il lancio.

Salve.......alla prossima recensione poichè ancora non l'ho messo in pesca.........posso cmq dirvi che contiene 250 metri di trecciato 4 fili del 028...40 lb.......ma devo ancora testarlo in pesca.

Ivan Caputo : Ottimo per 20 euro

Buon prodotto, robusto.
ho preso un serra di 4kg ed il mulinello ha funzionato in maniera egregia.
frizione millimetrica, c'è l'antiritorno.
per 20 euro è un ottimo prodotto

Antonio Miguel Lucas Marco : Buen carrete económico

El carrete va muy suave, la relación calidad precio genial , trabaja bien a pesar de su tenuidad

Ivan Caputo : Ottimo per 20 euro

Buon prodotto, robusto.
ho preso un serra di 4kg ed il mulinello ha funzionato in maniera egregia.
frizione millimetrica, c'è l'antiritorno.
per 20 euro è un ottimo prodotto

Marina Hesse : Gute Qualität

Mir hat das Preis-Leistung-Verhältnis gefallen. Ein günstiger Preis bei super Qualität.

Haz caso al Amazonauta : Perfecto para iniciados y pesca amateur

Buen carrete para principiantes y para la practica de la pesca como hobbie, es pequeño, ligero, con un paso de bobina aceptable, de giro suave debido al gran número de rodamientos y sobre todo con la fiabilidad que da una marca puntera como esta.
La fijación a la caña es excelente quedando perfectamente acoplado y sin moverse absolutamente nada.
Lo mejor es el precio, muy ajustado para las prestaciones obtenidas.

La relación calidad precio es bastante buena.

Puntos a favor:
✅ Calidad de los materiales.
✅ Bonito diseño.
✅ Acople a la caña.
✅ Ligero y de suave manejo.
✅ Buen par de bobina.

Puntos negativos
❌ Maneta un poco corta, pero eso va a gusto del que lo utiliza.

???? En resumen, nos parece un excelente producto para pesca amateur y hobbie. Sin gastar mucho dinero tienes un gran producto avalado por una de las mejores marcas...

Sin dudas un producto recomendable teniendo siempre presente que su uso no va a ser profesional.

Wanda Stowe : Awesome Crappie Reel

Great reel for the money! Excellent for crappie fishing,will purchase another one before the fall fishing start.

Sandro : Ottima comunicazione

Ho acquistato il modello 3000 ma era un po' piccolo per la mia canna bolognese da 7mt. Ho chiesto consiglio al venditore che si è reso disponibile alla sostituzione con il modello 4000 che è un po' più grande. Ottima comunicazione, grande disponibilità, reso e spedizioni impeccabili. Venditore Consigliatissimo!

kevin southern : Great cheap deal !!

Used on the bank for course fishing a.d worked a treat. Myv12yr old lad landed fish with ease.. Nice ring when battling with the drag.
Also used it spinning for pike with lures and was ideal. Small reel but does a great job... bargain !!

Emilio Puttini : Ottimo

La marca, una garanzia.
Utilizzato per trout area fa il suo lavoro egregiamente

Danilo Passarelli : Diverso da quanto visto in foto

Ho provato a sentirmi con il negoziante e l’unica cosa che mi hanno detto, era di fare il reso...il mulinello nella realtà è molto diverso dalla foto, molte parti metalliche che si vedono in foto sono in realtà di plastica e la manopola molto più grande in foto con una placca che riporta la marca Shimano, in realtà è più piccola, di plastica e non ha nessuna placca...sono stanco è l’ennesima volta che arriva a casa un prodotto diverso da quello che si vede in foto..solita cineseria???? Maah

Aurélien Mansour : Great Shimano quality

Great Shimano quality

Steve : Flawless

Maybe the best reel I have. Mounted on 6’6” ultra light. Smooth as glass and solid as a rock. Literally instant reverse, no play at all. Like that the anti-reverse switch is nearer the right side rather than centered. I set up all my spinning reels with the handle on the right side (lefty). Never understood why handle is on right side for bait casting or spin casting reels, but not for spinning reels.

Detlef Gluth : Preisleistungsverhältnis

Super schnell geliefert, Rolle wie beschrieben, sehr gutes Preisleistungsverhältnis.
Da ich die die Rolle an einer Matchrute/Bolorute verwenden will gibt es keinerlei Bedenken bzgl. Einsatztauglichkeit, zumal die Schnurverlegung bei einer 0,20er Mono gut ist.....gruß degl

Bungle : Great for price

Great product and good service will use again

Amazon Customer : Shimano quality good price

Looks great very smooth reel quality product

Roberto Amaz : Poca spesa tanta resa

Qualità/prezzo ottima, pochi fronzoli ma tanta robustezza e affidabilità, instancabile a spinning

Harsch R. : Sehr gute und handliche Rolle !!!

Qualitativ sehr hochwertige und vorallem kleine Rolle.
Ich war auf der suche nach einer kleinen Rolle für wenig Geld und bin auf diese hier gestoßen.
Bei so vielen Rollen verliert man schnell den Überblick doch bei dieser hier kann man definitiv nichts falsch machen.
Die Anzahl an Kugellager ist nicht so wichtig wie es vielleicht andere Hersteller sagen sondern vielmehr die Qualität und die Verarbeitung.
Für meinen Schweden Urlaub ist sie perfekt.
0.18 Geflochtene Schnur habe ich circa 80-90 Meter drauf bekommen, es war noch etwas Schnur übrig auf der 100m Spule.
Die Rolle ist jeden Cent Wert.
Absolute Kaufempfehlung !

Antonio Scuderi : Pienamente soddisfatto per questo bel mulinello.

Prodotto leggero molto accurato e resistente, a prezzo modesto. Spedizione velocissima, venditore serio e professionale. Consigliato.

Camp Fishing : Bail trips on cast

Bail closes on aggressive casts. Very dangerous as lure flies back right at you. Own several higher priced Shimanos and never had any problems.

Navy : Se funziona bene sul recupero ed il lancio.

Salve.......alla prossima recensione poichè ancora non l'ho messo in pesca.........posso cmq dirvi che contiene 250 metri di trecciato 4 fili del 028...40 lb.......ma devo ancora testarlo in pesca.

Ivan : mulinello per pesca a spinning - Shimano FX4000FC

Un nome una garanzia.E' perfetto per la mia canna in carbonio da 2,70mt.
E' arrivata subito.
Grazie

Truman Curtis : Good value for the money

I use this reel in saltwater and have braid on it. It can handle fish to 12-15 lbs and has a good drag system. Very durable!!

Amal : High quality

Attaches to a fishing rod. Quality is strong. Reels in easily and not too heavy.

JW_Merseyside : A good quality item

I like the smooth operation of this reel which is far superior to other ones I have bought

Julio noche sainz : Gran vendedor Topesca Las Grullas

Increíble trato por parte del vendedor, me envió un Shimano Sienna en lugar de un Fx, gracias Topesca Las Grullas, gran producto a un precio inigualable.

ionică : Good quality

Good quality product, very smooth

Marco F. : Qualità/prezzo ok

Ottimo mulinello!
Prima uscita un bel cavedano a spinning!
Fluidità di recupero e ottima frizione.
Molto soddisfatto!

Aurélien Mansour : Great Shimano quality

Great Shimano quality

ionică : Good quality

Good quality product, very smooth

Amazon Customer : Perfect for a little light fishing.

No issues with this product, it is light weight but able to cope well. For a start up this is perfect. And I would recommend.

Detlef Gluth : Preisleistungsverhältnis

Fabio : Un nome una garanzia

Ovviamente un ottimo prodotto.
Confermo l'impressione che hanno avuto gl'altri acquirenti.
È più piccolo di quello che ci si aspetta.
Ho preso un 2500 ma è grande come un 2000.
100 metri di 0.14 e la bobina era piena.

Sandro : Ottima comunicazione

Ben : Not smooth at all!

I own two Shimano Sienna reels which I really like. They are super smooth. This reel costs the same as my Siennas, but is nowhere near as smooth. There are all kinds of clicks and thumps as the rotor is turning. This is not the quality I expected from Shimano. I have to wonder if I got a counterfeit reel.

Mariella : Buon acquisto.

Il mulinello è funzionante e conforme alla descrizione. La frizione funziona bene.

Ivan miquel palmer : Carrete shimano fx2000

En perfecto estado y no tardé nada en recibirlo. Un carrete económico y de buena calidad perfecto para spinning

danny m : fantastic little reel

put braided line on today no probs sturdy little reel.. il update when i catch fish on it

roberto : Perfetto

Perfetto

Jake : Great little reel

I originally ordered the 2500. Nice reel but capacity very low, suitable for a child’s sea fishing or canal work. Returned and upgraded to the 4000. Just as good quality with larger line capacity. Fitted with 200m of 12lb line and on full cast plenty left on reel.

This is a very lightweight reel but very robust. I have ordered two, used one. Worked well, nice drag. Line glides off the reel and it’s nice and quiet on the retrieve.

What I would say is the handle has too much play so needs tightened every now and then. Otherwise very pleased.

Difficult to find a decent cheap reel but at £20 this is just the job.

Would definitely buy again.
Stay away from Chinese crap

Amal : High quality

Attaches to a fishing rod. Quality is strong. Reels in easily and not too heavy.

roberto : Perfetto

Perfetto

Snap : Ottimo mulinello con un però!

Prodotto conforme a quanto dichiarato dal venditore, arrivato prima del previsto, leggero, silenziosissimo, economico, però ha un difetto, dopo il lancio, l'archetto non ritorna sempre quando si gira la manovella (si impunta) e bisogna accompagnarlo a mano peccato perché avrei dato cinque stelle.

Truman Curtis : Good value for the money

I use this reel in saltwater and have braid on it. It can handle fish to 12-15 lbs and has a good drag system. Very durable!!

javier : Shimano es shimano

Buena relacion calidad precio

Stregatto1987 : Bene

Mio padre dice che va bene

ionică : Good quality

Good quality product, very smooth

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