This reel did not come up to Shimano standards. Not smooth. I own several Shimano reels and been a Shimano fan for years but this is not smooth and I would not buy another Shimano right now they have lowered their standards to sell to a lower cost market. Read more

Was in the market for an ultralight spinning reel, and I happened upon the name 'nasci'. Nosed around a bit, found it mentioned several times with generally good reviews, so I pulled the trigger and ordered one. Item was shipped promptly (3rd party seller) and arrived intact in a timely fashion. Spooled it up with 2 lb. test line, and took it out to play. First fish was a keeper largemouth bass. Next several were bluegill of decent sizes (one was my personal best) and finished up the day with a keeper smallmouth bass. Throughout, the nasci handled everything I threw at it with aplomb. Drag was silky smooth, likewise with reeling in. Weight is comparable with other reels in the same class, lays line very nicely, no line twist, and it of course took care of two keeper sized bass on its first outing. Only downside (at least at this point) is, put simply, the price. It's noticeably smoother than comparable Daiwas in the same class, but it also costs twice as much. Is it worth it? Frankly, it depends. Given my past experience with top tier Shimano gear (I have a Calcutta baitcaster that I haven't been able to kill in 30 years of ownership) it's quite likely to withstand treatment that lesser gear wouldn't be able to. That said, there are cheaper options out there that might serve as well with proper care. With that sole caveat, I give it my full recommendation. Read more

Very smooth and free spinning reel but after using it for the first time the reel started making slight rough feeling when reeling like grinding. Biggest fish that day was just over 20" trout and about 4 pounds, so I'd day this reel should handle it no problem. It was returned but I got another one because I still like it, thinking maybe first one was defective. Hopefully new one is better. I bought two different sizes, this review was for 2000s size. Read more

good reel at a good price. Read more

Thailand fishing so nice Read more