Can anyone give me feedback on the Shimano Crosair CS300 or CS400 reel for Salmon/Steelheads? I have a chance to pick up one of each for $40.00 each. Before I do want to get feedback if it is a reliable reel and suited for river fishing for Silvers and Steelheads?
Thanks in Advance,
Jduck1

While normally a pretty big fan of most of the Shimano products, I've run across way too many people that have major meltdowns of their corsairs ... even at $40.00, I'd say skip it.

Gotta agree with Bob. Gave mine to Sloth

I AGREE WITH BOB,ALL MY FRIENDS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THEIRS AND THEY TRADED THEM IN FOR AMBSSADORS 5500,IF YOU WANT TO STAY IN THAT PRICE RANGE.

jduck1 i dont care for the corsairs at all i am not a fan of the thumb bars,ive been real happy with my abu 5000 and 6000 series reels . just my opinion based on what little experience i have .FISH ON !!!!!!!

I have been a huge shimano fan for years but I haven't bought any of the newer ones because I'm not a fan of the thumb bars(my personal hang-up). So I can't say much about the Corsiar. However, I also own several 5000 and 5500's. I compare them to the blue collar worker, they just go to work everyday and get the job done!!! So if you are going to spend 40-70$ I would definately recommend the 5500. Great reel for the begginner or the expert.

Yup, can the Corsair

Presently, Ambassador is offering a $15 rebate for most of their reels. At a retail of $65, you'd only be paying $50 for a 5500.

jduck1
Forget the Corsair,they are not very reliable.Overall a very weak reel. Go with the flow and buy a abu garcia 5500C3.They are a good value,and will give you years of good service.If you do need a part the price will be resonable,and available just about anywhere that services reels.
Good Fishing

I don't know much about the corsair but I am starting to buy more and more shimano. I fish the Curado for bait casters and Symetre for the spining. I won't consider any other brand I like these so much!!!

dcrzfitter

the new corsair cs 300 is a dam good reel ive got 2, make sure there the gold ones not the silver, if silver dont buy ,if gold then buy

Last Saturday I got a salmon and even the Gold 300A free spooled on me. I had to bring that fish in by hand. That reel was only 3 months old. Before that I had the silver one and it did the same thing. The upgrade isn't a very good modified upgrade. Traded it and $5.00 for an Abu garcia 5600 C4 WE'll put that one to the test.
Smily