Shimano SEDONA Reel Uuboxed 

WINNER! The winner of Shimano 2500 Sedona reel is Aaron Collins: @aaroncollins4159 Aaron, please let me know your mailing address... and CONGRATULATIONS!

COMPETITION TERMS & CONDITIONS: This give-away competition is completely FREE (there are NO entry fees), but is open ONLY to Australian residents. The competition is NOT sponsored, supported nor endorsed in any way by RU-vid, and RU-vid bears NO liability whatsoever related to this competition or its outcome. To be in the running to win the actual Shimano Sedona 2500 reel featured in the video, you must be a subscriber to this "Starlo Gets Reel" RU-vid channel who also 'likes' (thumbs-up) this video, and signs up to the Fishotopiam monthly newsletter www.fishotopia.com.au/subscribe-newsletter/ between the launch of this video on 15 August, 2023 and 11.59PM on 30 September, 2023 (Australian Eastern Standard Time), THEN announces in the comments below that they have completed those three steps. ONE subscriber who completes these steps AND states that they've done so in the comments below will be chosen at random on 1 October, 2023 to receive the reel. This free reel give-away competition closes at 11.59PM sharp on 30 September 2023 (Australian Eastern Standard Time), with the winner announced in the comments below, the community page for this channel, and on my Starlo's Fishotopia page on Facebook, on 1 October, 2023. NO further correspondence will be entered into, and the selection made and announced on that date is final and binding. Winners will be contacted via the comments below. Beyond the name and/or RU-vid handle/title/alias of the winners, NO other private details will be revealed by "Starlo Gets Reel". [For all details, terms & conditions, see also the comments below.] DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST: I'm a member of the Shimano Australia Fishing Pro Angler team and I receive a certain amount of gear each year (mostly on a use/test/return basis) from Shimano. I also do paid promotional work, presenting and social media monitoring for Shimano Australia, and have been associated with the brand for over 30 years. Like any other brand or product I endorse, I use it because I choose it!

Another bloke who is right handed and uses his left to wind, I thought I was the only one 😂 when are coming back to TV, I learned a lot from your input, tight lines mate and stay safe, Paul

Great Video. I really wish I could find a video covering the differences in the Sedona line (FJ vs FI). I’ve searched all over the interwebs, and NADA! I’ve got a 5000 Sedona FI on my shore/surf rig, and a 2500 Sedona FJ on my inshore/ boat rod. (Florida, USA fishing) I wish someone like you would unpack the differences and/or benefits of each in the Sedona line of products. You do a great job of explaining things.

Thanks starlo! been a mad fan of yours for many years, I have had the previous generation Sedona for over 6 years now! have a lot of fond memories with that reel. Thank you for making enjoyable and easy videos to watch.

Well Grandad can see some grandkids getting excited about this indeed :)

Done, done and done. It's your fault Starlo, it's your fault that the bulk of my fishing tackle is Shimano. I remember watching you and others on the TV and in the magazines back in the 80s and 90s, (Seems so long ago now). I often wondered what happened to all the 'famous' fishos. Now I know. Anyway, keep up the good work. All the best.

All done, thanks for the opportunity. Didn’t know about the newsletter until now so that’s a win hey!

Thanks for the chance for a new reel Steve. All 3 tasks completed. I still use a 4000 size from a long time. Cheers.

All done Steve, fingers crossed i'm the lucky winner and thanks again for all your efforts!

All done Starlo just had to like and comment, I've been getting the newsletter for a few months already three steps completed:D I have a Sedona 5000 on my beach stick, it has never let me down ever in over 5 years

ALL DONE

Starlo I love the fact that you do reviews on reels that are affordable to people looking to get into fishing and the everyday fisho Keep them coming thank you and i have done all 3 a long time ago

10 odd Years ago, when i bought a Starlo stix combo from Big W it came paired with a Sedona 2500FD. Coped a real hiding over the years and only recently started showing it age. Who ever Wins this Reel will be very happy with it. It was my Favorite Reel. I'll be Honest Starlo. If i won it.. I could't fish with it after i knew it had been graced by your touch!! 😂 I'd have to get you to sign it so i could just admire it 👍.

All done. Love the videos

I just picked a Sedona 2500 up for my 6"6 Johnny Morris carbon lite rod and honestly it feels and looks a lot like my Stradic shares a lot of the same specs and feels smooth as all hell like Shimano always does. That smooth feeling is why I'm a return customer no other company makes reels that consistently make reels this smooth with a 20lb drag and fantastic reel arm ergo/shape. I even have a nexave from a few years ago from the much cheaper line on a Sellus rod and it's still just as smooth as day 1. I actually pulled in a 7.13lb large mouth last year on it no problem at all. I seem to get asked a lot as to why I prefer so much drag and honestly it comes down to fishing heavy moss/pads and the fact I fish a ton of soft plastics and it's not all that rare to pull in a channel cat lol.

How Steve, as a long time fan of yours since 1987, I have: 1. subscribed to your channel, 2. given your video a like, 3. subscribed to your newsletter and 4. left you a comment indicating I have done all of the above. Love your work, Frank :)

All 3 done! Thanks for all your hard work. Looking forward to the newsletter!!

Starlo~ top unboxing~ =))

All done, didn’t know about the newsletter so that’s a win already

All done Starlo. An upgrade to my old existing Sedona would be nice. Thanks for all the vids.

All done. Thanks for the info about the new Sedona reel, and for this opportunity to participate in the draw,

Liked "👍" subscribed and receiving fishtopia issues by Starlo and jo. We Already all are winning regardless.

All done Starlo!!! Thank you for the video!!

All done, thanks for hosting this competition Starlo!

Didn't have to do most of them, already following & subscribed, added my like to this video to be in the running. Good luck all.

All done. Thanks again for another giveaway Starlo!!!

All Done Starlo. Keep The Videos Coming! Your Passion Reminds Me Of My Wifes Late Father, Thankyou For All Your Efforts.

Hey starlo great to see you again. How are you just found you six months ago. Haven’t seen you since back in the old days with Rex Hunt. Great to see you still going and still have a great passion. i’ve entered the competition and done all the things, but happy to see it. Go to a young person so they catch the same passion you have had for so many years. Look forward to all your next videos mate. All the best.

All done Steve. Thanks for all that you’ve done and continue to do to make fishing more enjoyable

Done. You're on the ball today my first comment got a ❤+👍before I'd even finished the video. 👍👍

Finished all steps. Thanks for the opportunity!

I’m 55 just started fishing. I wish I started years ago. Just joined up 5 mins ago. Been watching your videos on RU-vid 9:55 9:55

All done Starlo. Cheers, Tim

Thanks Starlo, enjoy watching your videos. Done all three for the comp. Cheers.

All 3 things done. Thanks for everything you are doing for our fishing community!

All done Starlo . Hanging out for some more videos, can't get enough! Tight lines!.

All done ✔️ ✔️✔️ Thanks for the opportunity!

Thanks Steve all done. Tight lines. Look forward to your content out West again.

All done matey thanks for the chance in this fantastic draw 👍

They're great little reel for bream, flatties,taylor and the like.. I ve had 2500 sedona for years and even caught reasonable snapper on lures in the washes around Coffs harbour years ago .. these days I use it for grunter, blue salmon and mangrove jacks up here in Gladstone Qld.. still have the same bearings and drag washers as these fish don't pull heaps of line thus the drag stays coolish and hasn't worn out yet.. the trick is correct maintenance of bearings, washers and cleaning of reel after use

All done, thanks Starlo

Done all three and my notifications were already on. The reel looks nice, fresh and extremely smooth. Keep up the great work Starlo!

All done, thanks Steve. Love the Shimano combos

ALL DONE. already a subscriber though and big fan of sodona reels, own several.

All done to all three. Have been a fan since watching you back in the early days Australia is lucky to have a passionate fishing writer who understands fishos

All done. Cheers Steve. Love your work!

Tks Starlo, all points covered for comp. Keep up the good work

Hey Statlo, all signed up and looking forward to reading the newsletters! Cheers mate. Thanks for all your work it makes a world of difference to my fishing!! Thankyou.

Thanks Starlo, already a subscribed member and just updated the details. Love my old sedona, has been a great reel.

Thanks Starlo! I have completed ALL three steps!😀

All done, cheers Starlo

Done all the steps 👍 Thanks Steve I used to read your books as a teenager in the 80s. Good to see you here on RU-vid !

Done. It’s been great catching up on a lot of your older content. Thanks for the great channel. Cheers

Thanks Starlo I've done all the comp steps required, thanks for all that you do for fishing 👍 Thanks Mal

All done! Tight lines for the win

Done all three steps👍great review on the Sedona I've owned a couple for quite some time and they have not once failed me.

All done Starlo. Have had sedonas for years now and still all working perfectly. Now my son is starting to use them. Thanks for the hours of viewing pleasure and sharing your knowledge.

Done! Thanks Starlo!

All done!

Yeah I’ll definitely take a rain check on the Sedona reel comp, as don’t like any reel that doesn’t have a screw in handle, my personal experience with the Daiwa reels made me aware of the BIG difference between say a Legalis (bolt handle) and my T.D. Black in 2500 model (screw in) the Black miles better. I’d rather leave it to a winner who would appreciate it. Just in case yr listening, you may remember me complaining about not getting any and yr encouragement and support in my distress was greatly appreciated. Anyway I just came second in a comp up here on the Mid North Coast. A multi-Species comp with a 3 fish limit in each Species catagory and an A.P.P. Where you photograph fish on brag mat. So exciting for me, one of my fish was a 67cm Flattie!! Stay well Starlo.😮 P

All done Starlo. Sending a very big thank you for for sharing your wealth of knowledge and your over all approach to your content. It’s very refreshing and worthy of loads. Ore subscribers.

Great work Starlo all done. Love your content and especially enjoy your knowledge and enthusiasm.

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All done! Looks like a great reel. Looking forward to more great videos.

All done like, subscribe and signed up to the newsletter. I have always loved how simply you explain things and without any hint of being over the top about it. Been following your fishing adventures for decades and great to see your still up for it. Keep the content coming, I love it.

Starla..I’ve subscribed . Given the thumbs up and subscribed to the newsletter. Thank you.

Done. Thanks Starlo!

All done Steve. Love your content and commitment. It's made us all better fishos.

Pretty sure I’ve done all 3 as a Shimano lover❤👍😎🎣

All done! Thanks for all the content you put out Steve.

3 things done - Love the Content. Cheers and Tight Lines

I really like my older Sedona's, 2 x 4000's and a 1500 all with the rear fighting drag ! Still going strong after 10+ years.

All done, thank you very much Starlo and team nice looking reel :)

I have completed the three criteria for this competition. I have lost count of the number of your videos I have watched Steve. Just getting back into fishing after a total hip replacement

Done all three. I've actually already been a subscriber on youtube and also on the newsletter!

All done Starlo...looking for a couple of new reels..hopefully father's day gifts come through..cheers mate

All done all three. Love watching your videos and getting tips especially for a total beginner at surf fishing. ❤

Looks awesome! I’ll have to check them out. I’m still using a Sedona 750FB and 1500FB on my good bream rods, but they’re getting a little long in the tooth, so these may be the perfect upgrade!

All three steps done. Always enjoy watching your videos for tips. The twang has definitely saved me some money.

All done, thanks for the videos, keep them coming.

All 3 done. Thanks Starlo. Show you guys fising the other morning. Great patch of beach.

All done, I’m a long time Shimano user here I have a couple of very keen granddaughters that I would give this reel to one of them and buy another one for the other thanks for the opportunity to join your community

Shimano are putting higher end technology into their mid range products. Example Stella tech into their stradics. I still have the white colour stradic and an older sedona which is a 4000 size.

All done mate. Great quality entry reel. Thanks for the review.

All done .... Great work, Starlo - Love watching your videos - great gear too.

All done Steve! Hope that reel comes my way!

Doneskis Starlo… Can’t wait to see the sedona in action

All done look forward to the review.tight lines Starlo.

All done mate look forward to seeing it in action 👍 hopefully some day I’ll get my hands on one , tight lines 🎣🎣

Thanks Starlo for the review and opportunity to win the reel. All 3 steps to enter completed.

All done and dusted Starlo. Love the content especially the tips and tricks sections.

Done Starla. Many thanks for such a great channel..

Done. Thanks for the great content STARLO. Keep up the good work.

Newsletter sub done, looking forward to being the winner of the reel. I do need a new one! Phil.

All done. Fingers crossed. Always enjoy your content Starlo

All done. Beautiful reel, thank you for sharing.

It’s a very neat looking reel👌 All done, thank you very much Starlo and team🍺🍺

All done. Thanks for your content

Liked, subscribed & receiving newsletter. Already have one of the previous model Sedona that I’ve had my almost 2 year old son catching fish on & still going strong