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Old 11-01-2013, 09:00 PM
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Shimano Soare 2500HGS
Hey all, I came across one of these that has been sitting a tackle store for ages. They offered it to me for $550. Good deal? Any one know if it still a current model? Couldn't find much info on them. Any info appreciated.

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Old 11-01-2013, 09:04 PM
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they are an old model shimano reel but are a top reel. You could probably get them to go lower than $550 though
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Old 11-01-2013, 09:14 PM
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Shimano Soare BB 2500HGS - 2008 model.

$150 AUD inc postage if you look at evalbay. Less than 1/3rd the price.
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Old 11-01-2013, 09:21 PM
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Pretty sure there a 2 versions. Was it the Ci4 or the BB? The Ci4 is more expensive.
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Old 11-01-2013, 09:28 PM
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Shimano Soare BB 2500HGS - 2008 model.

$150 AUD inc postage if you look at evalbay. Less than 1/3rd the price.
BB is a different reel mate
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Old 11-01-2013, 10:33 PM
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My local back in Tamworth had one at $530 and that was 2 years ago
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Old 11-01-2013, 10:52 PM
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I had a deposit on on one for around that price but gathered a bit extra and got a Stella. I'm happy.
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Old 11-01-2013, 10:52 PM
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As G says the BB is a totally different reel. BB stands for Blood Brother, it looks the same but is a budget reel with budget internals. The proper Soare is a top quality reel.
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Old 11-01-2013, 11:57 PM
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Mate send me a PM there is an online shop based in Sydney that has them for almost half that for the 1000 and 2500. I bought a 1000 about 6 months ago they were $379 then but still cheap. You will not find a better reel for that money. Delivery was quick and registered mail from memory. They are JDM stock though so no English user manual.
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Old 12-01-2013, 03:25 AM
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Is there much difference in specs/parts between the HGS and the PGS ??
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Old 12-01-2013, 03:53 AM
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Is there much difference in specs/parts between the HGS and the PGS ??
HGS = High Speed Shallow Spool
PGS = Low Speed Shallow Spool

PGS was only 1000 size in the Soare
HGS was only 2500.
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Old 12-01-2013, 05:25 AM
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HGS = High Speed Shallow Spool
PGS = Low Speed Shallow Spool

PGS was only 1000 size in the Soare
HGS was only 2500.
I'm guessing this is a mistake then..

http://sneakyfisho.com/index.php/shi...oare-reel.html
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Old 12-01-2013, 06:06 AM
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I'm guessing this is a mistake then..

http://sneakyfisho.com/index.php/shi...oare-reel.html
Yep. Should be HGS. Checkout the ratio of 6:1. That is high by most measures. Hard pressed to find anything faster. Great for plastics.
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Old 12-01-2013, 06:55 AM
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Thanks everyone appreciate the info. It was definitely not the BB model, still will give it a miss from the local and look at them online. It was definitely an extremely nice reel and if you can get them for $300 online I'm surprised more people aren't using them.
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Old 12-01-2013, 07:11 AM
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Ive got the 1000 model and it is awesome!! Coolest sounding drag

I got mine from OS for use on trout and it has performed way better than I could ever of expected.

$300 locally is an insane price, certainly cant go wrong with it
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