Shimano is undeniably one of the best in the business when it comes to rod and reel construction. The new Shimano 7’ FXS-70MB2 (2 pc) spinning rods are Fast Action, Medium Power (Line Wt. = 6-14 lbs.). They can be used in a wide variety of river, stream, lake, or saltwater applications with mono, flouro, or braid. Supported by highly favorable ratings, these FXS rods are known for their dependability, reliability, and durability, so they pair up perfectly with their Shimano Sedona 2500FE reel mates.
Shimano is one of the best in the world at making fishing reels, and the Sedona is one of the best reels Shimano makes. It ranks #5 @ $79.99 among Shimano spinning reels (below #1 Stella @ $799.99, and #2 Stradic @ $209.99, but above the Sustain @ $369.99, the Baitrunner @ $179,99, and the Sahara @ $89.99.
The Shimano Sedona has always been a highly rated, smooth, efficient, very popular spinning reel that has offered fishermen premium quality, durable reels at a surprisingly affordable price. Nevertheless, the Sedona FE underwent a complete makeover with the objective of producing an even more compact, lighter, stronger, and smoother spinning reel.
The Sedona FE now features a tough M-Compact Body design that utilizes XGT7 composite material to lighten its overall weight and provide a sturdier foundation for its internal operations, resulting in impressively smooth casting and retrieval, even under heavy load. Its durable, double-anodized, machine-cut spool offers greater line capacity than previous models, despite the more compact body. Shimano's proven Propulsion Line Management System reduces "line-slap" friction at the spool lip, enabling longer casting distances and more accurate casts, while preventing knots, line twists, and backlashes.
The Sedona FE Spinning Reels utilize Dyna-Balance technology to eliminate wobble during retrieval, making these reels extremely sensitive and amazingly smooth. Sedona Reels include 3 shielded bearings (+1 roller bearing) to reduce the possibility of salt or sand ever inhibiting the rotation. Highly versatile, it can be used effectively in a wide variety of river, stream, lake, or saltwater applications with mono, flouro, or braid.
The Sedona 2500FE has a Gear Ratio of 5.2:1; Maximum Drag of 9 lbs.; Mono Line Capacity (lbs.-yds.) = 10-140; PowerPro Braid Capacity (lbs./yds.) = 200-140; Retrieval is interchangeable; Recovery = 28" per crank; Weight = 8.6 oz.
The Sedona 2500FE reels are brand new, fresh out of the clam. They are spooled with new 10 lb. Berkley Trilene XL Smooth Casting Clear Mono, or 20 lb. KastKing SuperPower Blue Braid, or 30 lb. PowerPro Moss Green Braid.
Buy the components of these combos, and you will pay $25.22 ($17.99 + $1.26 tax + $5.97 VS) for a Shimano 7' FXS-70MB2 (2 pc) spinning rod and $80.16 ($69.99 + $4.20 tax + $5.97 VS) for the Sedona 4000FE spinning reel, a total of $105.38 for the rod and reel. Add the cost of the line, $10.91 ($7.49 + $0.45 tax + $2.97 tax) for the 10 lb. Berkley Trilene XL Smooth Casting Clear Mono Line, or $16.93 ($13.96 + $2.97 VS) for the 20 lb. KastKing SuperPower Blue Braid, or $23.62 ($17.59+ $1.06 tax + $4.97 VS) for the 30 lb. PowerPro Moss Green Braid, and you come up with the following totals:
1 combo with 10 lb. XL = $116.29 ($105.38 + $10.91), 2 combos = $232.58;
1 combo with 20 lb. KK = $122.31 ($105.38 + $16.93), 2 combos = $244.62;
1 combo with 30 lb. PP = $128.45 ($105.38 + $23.62), 2 combos = $256.90
Note that the difference in price is a function of the line selected, with XL mono being the lowest price ($10.91) and PowerPro, state-of-the-art braid (made from the same material as bullet-proof vests) being the highest price ($23.62).
Follow up on this ad, and you can buy:
1 combo with 10 lb. Berkley Trilene XL Clear Mono for $110 or 2 for $200;
1 combo with 20 lb. KastKing SuperPower Blue Braid for $120 or 2 for $210;
1 combo with 30 lb. PowerPro Moss Green Braid for $130 or 2 for $220.