The Shimano Socorro SW10000 spinning fishing reel is about as basic a saltwater reel as you can get that is built with quality components.
The basics of the reel are the strong and reliable Hagane gearing combined with Shimano’s X-Ship technology for a smooth retrieve and cross carbon drag washers with 27 lbs of drag.
If you are looking to purchase a rugged but basic spinning reel that will get the job done then the Shimano Socorro SW 10000 fishing reel might be a good option for you.
Tester took the Shimano Socorro SW10000 fishing reel offshore to one of our favorite grouper holes. Overall the reel performed well, it was smooth to retrieve and when a smaller fish was snapped up by a 5″ shark the drag performed well under the load.
The Shimano Socorro SW10000 fishing reel covers all big fish applications from inshore to offshore, surf to pier, kayak to boat and saltwater to freshwater. Shimano Socorro has proven again and again to be worth its very affordable price point.