Shakespeare Synergy Ti SYNTI10U Spin Cast Reel

from JohnKayaker

I have now purchased two Shakespeare Titanium Synergy reels. The handle fell off of the first one within a month of purchase and was lost overboard. I liked the way the reel handled otherwise, and considered this a fluke, so I went out and (foolishly) purchased a replacement. The handle has falle...

from Rxfire

I bought the top unit with 20 lb test line. It has done well so far. When you pick it up, it is HEAVY for a spincast. I do not mind the weight, durability is what I am after. It has handled 4 pound striped bass without any issue, the drag works great, too. After a few trips, the level-wind spooli...

from slacker

I tried alot of brands and models of underspin reels and they all have some issues, but to date this is the nicest, smoothest, most reliable ones that I have used, and to top it off it is by far the least expensive.

from Capt of the Cyprinidae

Pros: Button locks with a solid feeling click. Smooth reeling. Lots of info on the web about how to beef up the weaknesses. The reel works well for bowfishing when modified with better bolt, and the casting brake is shaved for extra clearance. Cons: The bolt holding the handle on is so thin I co...

from JohnKayaker

I had written an earlier negative review of the Shakespeare Titanium Synergy TI10 reel because I had purchased two of them, only to have the handles fall off within a month of purchase. When I returned them to Shakespeare, however, they immediately replaced them with new reels. Excellent customer...