shimano rarenium

Fri May 14, 2010 9:43 pm

Hello all,looking at getting a second spinning reel, I have a technium 4000 and find it great,but was thinking of a shimano rarenium 4000. Has anyone any thoughts or experience with this reel, cheers in advance

Re: shimano rarenium

Sat May 15, 2010 1:38 pm

never heard of it, any links?

Re: shimano rarenium

Sat May 15, 2010 2:41 pm

Its getting great reviews in the UK seeming well worth the money try veals i think they have them at the minute....

Re: shimano rarenium

Sat May 15, 2010 2:44 pm

Was looking at the stradic, technium and the rarenium myself, but I went for a good quality used stella instead.

I looked at it, like I would if I was buying a car. I woudnt buy a brand new nissan, I'd buy a quality used mercedes (i've used this comment purely for explanatory reasons :wink: )

Have to say, best reel I have ever had in my hands in terms of build quality and you'd never know it was 2nd hand to look at it, came in original box, instructions (altyhought they're in japanese :? ),. tools, reel pouch etc - its top drawer, and only cost me €200 delivered.

Sorry I cant comment of the rarenium.

Good luck whatever you decide.

Re: shimano rarenium

Sat May 15, 2010 2:51 pm

Well said shamoo great value to be had at the minute if you know what you want....

Re: shimano rarenium

Sat May 15, 2010 2:59 pm

Off topic sorry, but your right carpets, cracking reel (only arrived this week), just waiting for the ban to finish now :(

Re: shimano rarenium

Sat May 15, 2010 3:19 pm

typical to arrive when it did, hope it all goes to plan great reel the stella....

Re: shimano rarenium

Sat May 15, 2010 4:50 pm

shamoo0804 wrote:Have to say, best reel I have ever had in my hands in terms of build quality and you'd never know it was 2nd hand to look at it, came in original box, instructions (altyhought they're in japanese :? ),. tools, reel pouch etc - its top drawer, and only cost me €200 delivered.


€200 Delivered :shock: alright that got my attention even if it is second hand. Where did you get it, Ebay? Actually out of curiosity which model did you go for? I know the Japanese domestic range is a little wider than the ones we get here with different gear ratio options and that kind of thing.

Re: shimano rarenium

Sat May 15, 2010 5:43 pm

€200 for a stella 2500 great price

Re: shimano rarenium

Sat May 15, 2010 5:59 pm

I've an eye for a bargain carpets :wink:

Need to upgrade my spinning rod now to match it, but thats for another topic.

Sorry op, we seem to have highjacked your thread, but good luck with whatever you buy, and may the fish respect the reel your catching them with :mrgreen:

Re: shimano rarenium

Sat May 15, 2010 6:04 pm

you have gone over the edge now there is no going back high end spinning reels will forever call....

Re: shimano rarenium

Sat May 15, 2010 8:56 pm

dilisk wrote:Hello all,looking at getting a second spinning reel, I have a technium 4000 and find it great,but was thinking of a shimano rarenium 4000. Has anyone any thoughts or experience with this reel, cheers in advance


Have the rarenium about a month now,, great reel everything you expect from a shimano you wont be disappointed with it light as a feather aswell!!

Re: shimano rarenium

Sun May 16, 2010 12:12 am

James Barry wrote:
dilisk wrote:Hello all,looking at getting a second spinning reel, I have a technium 4000 and find it great,but was thinking of a shimano rarenium 4000. Has anyone any thoughts or experience with this reel, cheers in advance


Have the rarenium about a month now,, great reel everything you expect from a shimano you wont be disappointed with it light as a feather aswell!!


Any fish yet on your travels James