Shimano Nasci Spinning Reel Review (PROS & CONS)
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- In this video, Tony reviews the Shimano Nasci 3000 Reel. Tony has been using this reel for a couple months and has had some great results using it.
He breaks down what he likes and dislikes about the reel in the video.
You can check out the full review article here: www.saltstrong.com/articles/s...
Shimano Nasci Reel Specs:
Size: 1000-5000
Line Capacity: 200 yards of 10lb Power Pro Braid
Max Drag: 20 lbs.
Weight: 8.8 ounces
Price Range: $90-200
Pros:
1. Holds up great in saltwater
2. Strong drag
3. Picks up line quickly
Cons:
1. No reel-reverse switch
2. Problems with the drag clicking mechanism
3. Strong drag learning curve
If you have a Shimano Nasci Reel, let us know what you think of it in the comments below!
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When you have a lure cranked up to your rod tip just grab the spool and turn it backward.
I love All of Your reviews, and the fact you put the items to the test makes a difference to me. 👍
Another terrific review, Sir.
These are great reels, I have a bunch of them now, and unless I look I have a hard time telling the difference between these and my Stradics. Thanks for the review.
This is a great reel that I have been fishing with for almost a year. I have the 4000 with 20lb paired up with either a med or med heavy rod.
Only chronic problem that I have with the reel is the pin on the drag clicker getting stuck, as Tony mentioned. I believe it maybe due to the light spring wire between the needle.
Overall, I love the reel and recommend it.
You can replace the spring for about $2
Good job, nice review.
Hey Tony..how is it going? Very interesting video with lots of info .
I've been looking for a salt water reel for a while now , narrowed it down to the nasci and the daiwa fuego . After seeing your review , I'm now edging towards the shimano .
Thanks for all the info.
Ashvin Hitt have you got a reel yet
I've been using this reel in the 1000 size in Sydney. The only thing that I don't like about it is that there's no reverse switch. But like you said, the benefit is that water can't get inside the reel through the switch.
Other than that, I've had no issues at all. I love this reel.
What is even the point of a reverse switch?
Great review bud. Since you expose your reels to saltwater more than most, what do you suggest as a best method for cleaning off? I usually fish of the jetty but for your years never thought of cleaning off. Thanks
hose off lightly with fresh water, dont us direct stream just the fan setting. make sure and cup your hand spray guides also
I use the anti-reverse when the fish is hooked, then I can leave my reel, get the landing net, and the line would not come out. Not sure if this cause problem without the anti-reverse feature.
I used penn conflict, sargus, fierce, affinity.conflict and sargus died. Affinity is all ok. Also fierce was ok ( i sold it). Then i got a cheap used Shimano Alivio 4000. The handle iron bent a little. I didnt notiche how. But i use it now for 3 years 2 sessions a week, its still very very smooth . Im astonished. Now ive ordered the Shimano Nasci.
Great review, I will got one! Does the 3000 fits the 4000 spool?
I've got 5 nacis, 2500-5000. I don't own two of any other reel. I see the bigger sizes for about $100-$-&110 here. Never seen any of them priced at $200. I use my 4000 and 5000s from the jetties. Third season now. Running like new. I've oiled and greased them once. I like them better than the BGs. Or any other reel in that price range.
Are the bodies the same size with just different spools? Can you interchange them?
I have a 2500 and have been very pleased with it. I also have a Penn Clash 2500 and put them head to head. The Nasci is definitely smoother but the Penn feels more “solid”. I know that’s difficult to quantify, but I don’t know how else to put it. The nasci has caught a lot of fish and never failed me. Even some 6lb+ bass were easily caught. Sometimes it’s just a confidence thing I suppose. The Penn has some 28”+ redfish and been flawless. I’d buy either one again today.
I've this reel 6 months I went for the double handle which the handle comes in black great in salt water.
Great video. Very interesting....
Really trusting your judgement. Getting the Nasci 3000 & All Star 7'6" M spinning for inshore fishing
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All stars are some of my favorite roda
@@mrnuts3317 ended up not getting that rod. These are not the old All Star blanks. I went with a custom Bushido CB72/8-15
@@kevinwynne9 yes, i have some of the older all stars, i dunno how they make them now.
@@kevinwynne9 did you make it?
I own three Nasci 4000's and love them ..but..
The Nasci 4000 is sized more like a 3000 or some 2500 size reels
Compared to the Daiwa BG 3000 wich is closer to same physical size as Nasci 4000 , there is no real difference in weight .
BG HAS a metal frame and more bearings too.
The Nasci does have a higher max drag , although that number (25lbs) seems pumped up.
I use the Nasci 4000 and BG 3500 & 4000 weekly and although the Nasci is notably lighter when first picking up the rod (St Croix 7' & 7'6" tidemaster) I don't feel any fatigue worth talking about after a full day fishing lures .
The BG reel foot is a little nicer than the Nasci. Those with small hands should be fine with the Nasci but I concluded that the way the BG foot meets the reel seat ..it is much more comfortable .
If shopping either ..or any spinning reel , put it on the rod you are going to use it on and see for yourself ( always smart when shopping reels)
Both very nice , BG is stronger , has more bearings and is very comfortable in the hand all day.
1 Sky Sport fishing thank you for taking the time to leave the awesome feedback! Rod balance is definitely a big factor. If I went with a BG in comparison to the Nasci I would go with a 2000 or 2500.
What are you fishing ? Bucktail?
Good day. I just want to ask if it is natural to hear a clicking noise when you open the bail arm with? Specific to nasci 2500hgs ?
Yes that’s fine. Most shimanos over 100 have that
Is it worth the money? That is the question? I got the C-i4 and I love it very light and a strong fighting reel the drag is pretty loud on it as well
Mark YremogtnoM definitely. Especially if you don't want to drop $200+ on a stradic. For $100 it competes very well for the price and has held up very well in the salt. All I do is a fresh water rinse and wipe down after every trip.A similar reel in that price range and quality would be a Diawa Fuego.
Too bad the Fuego here is $165 while the Nasci is $110 Ci4+ is $203
I highly prefer the Shimano Sienna FE reel. It has the same specs as Nasci except it has 9 lb drag which is enough and its only $30!
myshowvids no, sienna does not have coreprotect, Hagane gear, etc.
Absolutely love my 2500 Nasci. Bearings are so smooth. Strange as the 3000 I tried felt worse. Much more like a Penn(I could feel every ball in the bearing in all the Penn battle II I tried as well as the Nasci 3000).
Mr CarCrazy That is very strange. Especially when it is the exact same reel. The 3000 just has a larger spool to hold more line.
jimbo gasoline every reel will feel different. The “local” bass pro only had one of each. The 2500 felt much much smoother. Maybe it was broken in more? Maybe it was a fluke? No clue but it is still very smooth.
Mr CarCrazy That's probably what it was. Maybe one had more lubrication than the other.
@@jimbogasoline2042 no. The 3000 has higher gear ratio, the 2500 is 5.0:1 vs the 3000 6.2:1
So what would you recommend that is less expensive like you said salt water really doesn’t care how much the reels cost
Vinfish 46 shimano sahara just rinse it off with a hose after the day
@@mattfoster6036 the sahara is just a nasci without any seals
I marked 75 yds across my yard pull the line out and cut it. Then I put 75 yds of braid on the spool (bottom ) then I tie an Albright knot to the desired size mono filler and fill the reel to the point that I feel it will cast best. Then reverse it and it is perfectly filled. You can fill 2 reels this way with one spool of braid !!!! It sounds like a lot of work but its well worth the effort.PS- This only applies to my 2500-3000 size reels for inshore for red fish and speckled trout fishing. > ~
Love mine.
I just bought one,i hope its going to last a good long time
Me too
It will, I have 2 and their 4+ years old. I have had zero problems out of either and they have a smooth drag on them!
Got one today 2500 size
Hi! Which size of Nasci you would recommend for 8.6', 10-30g rod?
2000s
4k or 5k
How do I switch the handle to the right side? when I do it only feels if I turn it the opposite way
Take the handle and knob on other side off, switch sides
Dumb question, but you said the reel holds 200 yards of 10# braid. Since all of the braid I've seen come in 150 yard sools, where is the extra 50 yards coming from? This question goes for any reel, not necessarily this one. Thanks...
Mike Pound
When I want a specific amount of line I have it spoiled up at a tackle shop
Ah, got it. Hadn't thought of that. Thanks!
If reel holds 200 yards you could start with 30 yards of mono then uni-knot in the braid to fill up spool.
Another good idea, thanks!
Mike Pound as others stated you can use more mono backing to fill the spool, which can be trial and error to dial it in to the right amount. I always buy 300yd spools of power pro to fill 2 reels, filling the void with mono backing. They sell 300yd spools at Academy Sports and Outdoors for $20. Can't beat that price compared to a $12-$15 spool of 150yds.
I had this reel in the 2500,took it back didn't like it when reeling slow it seemed heavy like the gear was draging,got a Shimano Sahara 2500 cheaper and alot better reel with 20lbs of drag.Also upgraded to carbonex drag washers because I caught 8 bullreds one night and the felt washers were messed up bad.
The Sahara and the Nasci are the same reel, part for part. The Nasci adds rubber seals/gaskets (core protect) to help keep water and dirt out of the internals. The Nasci "should be" more corrosion and wear resistant. It is possible that one of the seals in your original reel was damaged or misaligned.
thanx bro
What 7’ rod would I pair up w the 2500 size for inshore sheepshead up to 15lbs
st croix tidemaster
my literal exact set up. use it for striper fishing from the rocks and have landed big fish with it
Woukd this be good for lake fishing
Yes, the shimano nasci can be used in both fresh and saltwater environments.
Hi
The body is made out of plastic, carbon, aluminum or what? Thanks
Composit
No where near the same comparison with the Bg. The line capacity of the Bg is much more. Do you think a better comparison would be the Bg 2500?
Check out the full blog on our website and post your question there. That way, our coaches can respond back directly with their input and recommendation. You can find that here:
www.saltstrong.com/articles/shimano-nasci-reel-review/
Anybody have a problem with the reel having a plastic sounding cracking noise when you suddenly stop reeling and put slight tension on the anti reverse?
This is the first I've ever heard of that issue... not sure what could be causing that.
Never seen any size of these at $200, always about $100-120
I had got a nasci, but I really did not like the line lay. There was a glass-hour shape, you can not fix it. It is not a problem but I dont want to see that shape. I go to abu garia revo, it is just like a piece of art.
Abu is ten times better than shimano
My Abu anti-reverse stuck after a year.
Must be the camera, but the 3000 looks huge in your hand.
I hate that switch
I hate those switches too.
What switch?
Sensitivity of drag has nothing to do with max drag, and everything to do with the size of threads that are being used to "screw" that top cap down.
Don't reel your lure all the way to the tip Bad habit
well, the bg 3k is also a larger reel, so it is an unfair comparison regarding weight. compare it to a 2000 or even a 2500 and now we are talking in the same ballpark
Would
Thank Tony!
David Sewell no problem!
The switch is just problematic
Curtis Medina I agree. I'm just so used to reels having that switch it threw me off at first. But it's nice not having something else to worry about breaking.
Yep, More places for the reel to fail
@@blake9957 like it was ever a problem?
Inshore shimano... offshore daiwa
Don’t leave out penn... I use both for inshore and offshore
Nasci is a good reel but Sienna FE reel is quite close to Nasci specs and its only $30! I find the 20 lb drag on Nasci to be an overkill.
When your fishing in saltwater for larger fish, that extra cushion of not maxing out the drag is nice
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what is this stupid fad amongst reel makers to take out the anti reverse switch?!
Didn't like the handle.
Shimano skimps on all their products, any other brand has better value for the quality in the components. Shimano cuts corners anywhere possible
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So cringe
Levi Shum so cringe bruh
@@masonstriz8408 SAYS THE 9 YEAR OLD WHO COMMENTS "FIRST"
Levi Shum I was 16 at the time