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 KZread, and KZread 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" KZread 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 KZread 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!

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.

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

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.

@StarloGetsReel

29 күн бұрын

Thank you! I’m not sure we still have both Sedona models on the market here in Australia?

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

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

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Cheers! You might be surprised at how many of us there are who do it that way. ;)

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good man! Thanks.

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.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Entered! Good luck.

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

More to come!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

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.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

No worries! Hope you like it.

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 :)

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Good luck.

Hi Starlo. All done x 3. Thanks for all the great content. Your presentations are always informative and fun to watch. I was wondering if you could do a short video on your preferred braid to leader knots. I’ve used the slim beauty in lighter lines for many years and found it to be pretty reliable and also easy/quick to tie. There’s a lot of hype around these days about the FG knot but I can’t see myself using this fiddly knot “in the field” as it were. I’d appreciate your input on this. Thanks.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

i LOVE the FG, but do only tend to tie them at home, before I go! For a quick re-rig on the water I'll often revert back to a Double Uni...

@user-gi2wk1lg4o

11 ай бұрын

Thanks For the feedback Starlo. Much appreciated.

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

All done, thanks for hosting this competition Starlo!

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

You’re welcome. Good luck.

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!

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

You’ll love the new one. 👍

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Right on! Great feedback.

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.

@StarloGetsReel

2 ай бұрын

Perfect! Yes, great reels. Tight Lines!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

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.

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Good luck in the comp, too.

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

No worries! Glad you like it.

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

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.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

No probs!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

All good!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for that.

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.

@StarloGetsReel

9 ай бұрын

Good to hear!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, I will.

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good stuff! So glad to hear you’re catching them and congrats on your performance in that comp!! I tend to agree with you re handle construction. I assume it’s all price driven. But I must say, the more “budget” reels have improved a LOT in recent years. Tight Lines, Starlo

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Entered! Good luck.

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

There ya go! Good luck.

Subscribed, liked and signed up! Always great to see your content over the years, cheers mate 👍

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! You're in! Good luck.

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Well done! Thanks.

all done i like your videos i have learnt a lot over the last several years thank you for that keen on the news letter to any info is good info

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Cool, thanks! good luck, too.

All done and subscribed. Looking forward to hearing your review on how this reel performs.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Coming soon!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

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 👍.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Ha! Love it! Good luck!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

Have subscribed, thumbs up and subscribed to newsletter. Easy. Love your stuff Starlo and have for many years. Lots to learn from the way you communicate with your audience. Love it.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for that!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

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

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Good oh!

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.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Nice one. Thanks!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

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

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good to hear! Thanks so much.

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

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

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Best of luck!

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.

@StarloGetsReel

9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

All done. Love the videos

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

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

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Finished all steps. Thanks for the opportunity!

@StarloGetsReel

9 ай бұрын

Good luck!

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

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you, Roberta! And good luck...

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

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! And good luck.

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

You're in! Good luck.

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

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Good luck.

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

All done, thanks Steve. Love the Shimano combos

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Have completed all 3 tasks, now the 4th 👍 Thanks for your insight and guidance. it's invaluable to help myself and my young son get started into fishing 🎣

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Fantastic! And thanks.

Thanks Starlo. All three things are done. I’ve been a fan of the Sedona reels for a while now(I own a 3000, 4000 and a 5000) and find them to be a great reel and very price effective. Cheers for all the videos

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Starlo~ top unboxing~ =))

Hi Starlo have recently started watching your videos especially liked your Tassie Fly trip last year. Have watched your videos (VHS days) and read your articles since I was a teenager. You are without doubt Australias and maybe the worlds premier fishing instructors. Thanks for everything you’ve taught me and keep catching mate. Subscribed and Thumbs up.

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Awesome, and thank you so much for those lovely words!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

All done, thanks Starlo

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

All three done, subscriptions to channel standing, liked the video and signed up for the newsletter. Looks like a great reel and I'll be keen to see how it holds up to your on water tests.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Sweet! Thanks.

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Will do!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

All done starlo looking forward to catching a few whiting on that reel in the mighty Rubicon river down in TAS

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Nice!

Done Starlo, thanks for all the content and also being so involved with your audience

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Cheers! Good luck.

Hi Starla. I’ve subscribed to this channel, given thumbs up and subscribed to the newsletter. Warm regards Gary

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

All done Starlo. 👍Always up for a new technique might have to give the left hand winding a go.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Go for it!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

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.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Nice!

All done. Beautiful reel, thank you for sharing.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

Done! Thanks Starlo!

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

All done, cheers Starlo

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good to hear. Tight Lines!

Hi Starlo, love your channel and the content. Subscribed ages ago, liked the video and subscribed to your newsletter.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Entered!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

You're in! Good luck.

All done and dusted with the competition criteria. I never knew you had a news letter, but I'm stoked to be signed up considering your videos are some of the best fishing content/tutorials I enjoy regularly, and I'm sure the Newsletter is no exception! Can't complain about possibly getting a new reel either ;) Tight lines!

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

Hi Starlo, I’ve obediently followed your instructions and looking forward to going into the draw for the reel!

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

You're in!

Long time subscriber, 👍 given and signed up for newsletters. Enjoyed the recent podcast too Starlo, keep them coming please. The Sedona would be a great addition to my arsenal, cheers.

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

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

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

No problem 👍

Already had signed up and subscribed as I need all the help I can get with my fishing! Thanks for all your videos Starlo!

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Thank YOU for the support!

@bengillespie1978

11 ай бұрын

@@StarloGetsReel my pleasure your videos have been helpful and I am dieing to use some of the resin heads I bought on some bream. I am fishing a kayak comp at St George’s basin so they might come in handy there

Done fingers crossed thanks for all the information you give from your years of fishing

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck! And you’re welcome.

Done. Good of you to leave the line on it after you have spooled it up :)

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

All done, can't wait to see more of the newer reels

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

New Stradic unboxing is coming!

All done starlo 👍been thinking of getting myself a new light spin combo for a while and i think the sedona would be perfect 👌 🎣

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good choice!

All done. Cheers Steve. Love your work!

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

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

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

I have completed those three steps. Thanks!

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Good luck!

All done! Tight lines for the win

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Done. Thanks Starlo!

@StarloGetsReel

11 ай бұрын

Good luck!

Done :) big cheers mate, love your work👍🏼

@StarloGetsReel

10 ай бұрын

Awesome, thank you!