Shimano SYNCOPATE FG Spinning ReelsFishing

Excellent spinning reel that’s got the quick fire trigger on it! I’ve used shimano products for many years and one of these for the past 10 years or more. Shimanos quick fire trigger allows you to only need one hand to full cast your line. They used to make several models with this feature but now only a few models have this so get it while you can. Great reel great price !

Great small reel for the size light weight and value for the money Shimano is one of my favorite products. Casting is very smooth use 6lb line teamed with a small 5ft rod just a fun lightweight reel

Good basic reel

This spinning fishing reel has been a great find. It works really smoothly, casts well, and feels solid and well-made for the price. I’ve had no issues with tangling, and the drag system performs reliably when reeling in fish. One of my favorite features is that it’s left-handed friendly. The handle can be easily switched, which makes it comfortable and natural to use without any awkward adjustments. That’s something I always look for and not every reel gets right. Overall, a dependable reel that performs well and is versatile for both right- and left-handed users. Definitely a great option whether you’re a beginner or more experienced.

Have used Shimano"trigger" bails for over 30 years. The only reels I use. I have numerous models of these. Have never lost a fish due to lack of instant reverse. Kayak fish fast rivers, small and big lakes and Lake Michigan with these. The one hand operation is essential as the other hand is always busy with paddle management. I've tried other open face reels and its a 2 hand operation to cast. Shakespeare made a no fail bail but it was not well made. Would love to see a multiple bearing high end reel with the trigger feature. I'd pay well for that. \ These are the higher end of Shimano's trigger series. Nice and smooth compared to the cheaper ones. I have at least a dozen of these as I often take out a fishing neophyte and very easy to teach them to cast with this. I use one of these for ice fishing also. Try it out, I think you will like this quality, nicely priced reel.

I've never really learned how to properly cast a bait caster, so a spinning reel is my go-to reel. They are easy to fix line problems and cast, etc. I've gotten attached though to the quick-fire trigger spinning reels though. I'm really not sure why more companies don't make them. They are far quicker and easier to cast than any standard bail spinning reel. Sure, I've seen people's complaints about these types of reels not having instant anti-reverse, but this type of reel can't work that way because otherwise the trigger won't stop where it needs to (near the rod). This really doesn't matter me though because I keep my hand on the crank, allowing me to lightly tighten or slacken the line as needed to lure the fish to strike and bite. I think everyone should keep their hand on the crank, so the instant anti-reverse only makes sense for me if the fisher is lazy. Another thing I think has kept people away from trigger spinning reels is that in the past they were off-balanced and you would get a wobble as you reeled. Shimano did an incredible job at balancing this reel and it is incredibly smooth. It turns as well as other spinning reels I've bought that were far more expensive. Overall this reel is built well, very light, turns smooth, etc. Until I found this reel, I was searching all over the web for old Diawa reels with the quick-fire trigger, because Diawa doesn't make that type of reel anymore and they used to be pretty good. This reel just beats the pants off of those old used reels. They are smoother, don't wobble like the old Diawa's did and are just far better reels. They also seem to be built pretty well. About the only other company I've seen make them is Zebco. And Zebco's trigger is designed very poorly, it will break or quit functioning properly after a while. This trigger is pretty similar to the trigger from my old Diawa reels that have lasted for more than a decade. Shimano does make some other quick trigger spinning reels, but they are far heavier, reel slower and have a double handled crank that I don't like. I prefer a single handled crank like this reel has. A second handle tends to get in my way while turning the reel crank.

Very good reel for the money. Has the quick trigger and very smooth retrieve.

Been using Shimano quickfire reels since they were first introduced, and still using a symetre aero 1000 and a solstace aero 1000. And this syncopate 4000 is another great addition to my fishing equipment. Hopefully Shimano will always have models of quickfire reels available.

Nice reel fror trout fishing. specailly for people with handycap.

I purchased a syncopate model in the 90's and still use it today...my favourite reel. I don't know why all reels don't use the quick-release system...fast and easy to use...let's you keep your eyes on the water and quicker casting. Smooth retrieve, nothing that I don't like about it! It would be good if it came with an extra spool.

A great design and reel that you can count on.

Awesome reel this my second one. Wife using my original one.

Nice reel for flicking light gear