Stradic

[Marsh Madness]

Does anyone know anything about the Shimano Stradic CI4 2500?

[jlincecum]

i know i want one

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Marsh Madness

Does anyone know anything about the Shimano Stradic CI4 2500?

It was the Showcase Winner at last year's ICAST. Whatcha wanna know?

[Marsh Madness]

How it performs and holds up.

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Marsh Madness

How it performs and holds up.

Since I don't throw hay balers and don't know anyone that's uses the CI, I really can't help ya there. This reel looks like a spinning version of the Shimano Core...sharp-lookin' reel. It should do well in saltwater since there is nothing that will rust. Is it worth $200.........don't know.

[Waterbowl]

I know several guys that have them. They have had them for about 6 months now and 1 of the guys are a yak fisherman. So far so good. They are very lite weight but will handle the large fish. If you have the money they are a great addition.

[fishinpox]

they are dat caddy of spinnin reels cept for the shimano stella but thats like 700.00 bucks

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by fishinpox

they are dat caddy of spinnin reels cept for the shimano stella but thats like 700.00 bucks

700 bucks for a spinning reel is just insane,I will stick with the stratic

[Fishmaster]

We got one two years ago and its still holding up, we don't use it much more of a back up reel. The bail is the only con. I see on the Stradic it's hard to click over, but over all a good reel.

[simplepeddler]

Originally Posted by Montauk17

700 bucks for a spinning reel is just insane,I will stick with the stratic

Dat's a lot of bones for a reel for sure........

But I used one with Marsh Rat guide service (after I begged) and it is really sweet.......

200 would be my max

[Salty]

Originally Posted by Fishmaster

We got one two years ago and its still holding up, we don't use it much more of a back up reel. The bail is the only con. I see on the Stradic it's hard to click over, but over all a good reel.

This reel he's referring to just came out last year. This is not the old Stradic.