Shimano Aspire opinions?

[toygtr]

Anyone had any experience with these reels.
Had a look through some old threads but theres not much on them at all.

I'm looking at getting one in the Aspire 1000 FA size.
I know its a old reel but want it as a back up reel to my Biomaster 1000 FB.

What's there equivalence to todays reel? If any.

[nannat]

they feel solid.
i don't have other shimano to compare it to such as soare fireblood
but i have a jdm twinpower mg 1000fc and its like a minitank in comparison
I think I like mine better than my blue luvias 2000.
I have a spare spool for my current one
so ive got another complete reel in the post

i have one on a loomis dsr820 glx and a st Croix 2-4kg is waiting the other one

1000fa is old model a newer model one can be bought new i think

[echo1]

They were just beneath the Stella when they were released in 2006. Never owned one but they sound like a quality reel.

[toygtr]

Im trying to find the drag specs on them but finding any info is hard. Got any idea on that?

[echo1]

Originally Posted by toygtr

Im trying to find the drag specs on them but finding any info is hard. Got any idea on that?

I'd be able to tell you exactly if I had my old catalogues with me. Drag capacity was the only thing I couldn't find. At a guess it would be between 3-5kg, probably closer to 3. Plenty for a 1000 size.

4lb - 150 yds
0.2mm - 130m
5.0:1 gear ratio
8+1 bearings
206g

If you really need to know give shimano aust. an email.

[nannat]

2kg at a guess
I think theyre 205 grams
I think carbon tex drags too I haven't looked
mine dealt with 2kg of east coast salmon side hooked and swimming sideways pretty easy- 10 minutes dragging though

[gummy guy]

where you getting it from. they are very good reels. I'll grab them/it if your getting the biomaster.

[toygtr]

no, I have a biomaster already. The aspire I was looking at buying, has been sold so no go now. Unless another pops up.
I was after a higher gear ratio anyway. The biomaster is the same as the aspire. Might look into a sustain FG