Shimano 2000 spirex EX

ol tuna skipper · 06-12-2001, 10:03 AM

Has anybody used the Shimano 2000 spirex EX reel. I was told it has a secondary fighting drag that is excellent for steelhead. And if so, where can I get one.

FallRiverGuy · 06-12-2001, 10:27 AM

OTS,

I have one, which I like a lot, that I purchaced at Bi-Mart. The price was just as good as any I found. And, just because they do not have something displayed does not mean they can't order it. They can order many items that they don't display.

[ 06-12-2001: Message edited by: FallRiverGuy ]

ol tuna skipper · 06-12-2001, 12:16 PM

FRG, Do you know of any other secondary drag reels on the market.

FallRiverGuy · 06-12-2001, 01:21 PM

That is the only one that I am familiar with, but of course I have not really looked either. Maybe some else out there who is a reel junkie would know. You could check out Cablas too.

FallRiverGuy · 06-15-2001, 02:26 PM

OTS,

Looks like okuma make a reel with a fighting drag too.

http://www.okumafishing.com/products.../epix/epix.htm

ol tuna skipper · 06-15-2001, 03:45 PM

FRG

I have the Okuma epix EF30 which is the front drag model. There is also a rear drag model. There was no indication of a fighting drag reel on the Okuma site.
There is a lever in the rear but that is the switch that allows the reel to spin in reverse.
If Okuma had a front drag with a secondary fighting drag, (a lever at rear with the spool drag also) I would certainly want one.
Is this a new product?