Let's face it, Shimano is undeniably one of the best in the business when it comes to rod and reel construction. The new 7 ft. Shimano FXS-70MB2 (2 pc) spinning rods are Fast Action, Medium Power (Line Wt. = 6-14 lbs.). Supported by highly favorable ratings, these FXS rods are known for their dependability, reliability, and durability, so they pair up perfectly with their Shimano Sienna 4000 FD reel mates.
Shimano is one of the best in the business when it comes to reel construction, and the Sienna 4000FD spinning reel is one of the best reels Shimano makes. Ranked 4th among Shimano spinning reels (below #1 Stella @ $799.99, but above the Baitrunner @ $179.99, Sahara @ $79.99 & Sedona @ $69.99), and it ranks 4th in comparison to all spinning reels according to *The Spinning Reel Comparison Guide 2016.*
The new Sienna operates on a 4 bb system (3 shielded + 1 roller) that is about as trouble-free as can be. Highly versatile, the Sienna can be used effectively in a wide variety of river, stream, lake, or saltwater applications with mono, flouro, or braid. It has a Gear Ratio of 5.1:1; Maximum Drag of 13 lbs.; Mono Line Capacity (lbs.-yds.) = 12-160; Braided Line Capacity (lbs./yds.) = 30-175; Recovery = 32" per crank).
Although low priced, this reel would never be considered low-end. It has a lot of high-end extras featured by the more expensive reels, yet, it remains affordable. Reviewers, users, and experts alike report that there is no better spinning reel in this price range. In fact, the Shimano Sienna 4000FD has been cited as "the absolute best value to technology purchase you can make when it comes to quality spinning tackle!"
The reels are brand new, fresh out of the clam. They are spooled with new 12 lb. Berkley Trilene XL Smooth Casting Clear Mono Line, or 20 lb. KastKing SuperPower Blue Braid, or 30 lb. PowerPro Moss Green Braid.
Buy the components of these combos, and you will pay $19.80 ($13.99 + $0.84 tax + $4.97 VS) for a 7' Shimano FXS-70MB2 (2 pc) Rod and $36.76 ($29.99 + $1.80 tax + $4.97 VS) for the Shimano Sienna 4000FD Reel, a total of $56.56 for the rod and reel. Add the cost of the line, $10.91 ($7.49 + $0.45 tax + $2.97 tax) for the 12 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 XL = $67.47 ($56.56 + $10.91), 2 combos = $134.94;
1 combo with KK = $73.49 ($56.56 + $16.93), 2 combos = $146.98;
1 combo with PP = $80.18 ($56.56 + $23.62), 2 combos = $160.36.
Follow up on this ad, and you can buy:
1 combo with Berkley XL Clear Mono Line for $60 or 2 for $110;
1 combo with KastKing SuperPower Blue Braid for $65 or 2 for $120;
1 combo with PowerPro Moss Green Braid for $70 or 2 for $130.