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$250 On a reel?
Hey all,
I was going to buy a stradic ci4 until i started hearing bad stories from guys at a tackle shop, i only have a budget of $250 and no more , does anyone know of a good reel i could get for 250? Or should i stick to buying the ci4? I want to have the reel for a long time, as i dont make much money to upgrade very often etc. So basically the best reel for 250 or under. The reel will be matched with a samaki zing 4-8lbs this helps. The main purpose will be hardbody fishing for flathead-trevally-tailor-bream and maybe even trying to get some squire on soft plastics.
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Theres a big difference between winging it and seeing what happens... now lets see what happens PB SP Bream - 37cm (fork) 2" bananna prawn PB HB Bream - 33cm 3b fat dog "hooch" Last edited by Macgruber; 04-08-2011 at 02:56 AM. |
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good reel to get but if you hook a sambo u will burn out the drag like my mate did, upgrade that!
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daiwa caldias for 200 at b.c.f 2004 size they were 280 i just got one about a week ago! good reel to!!
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What have you heard about the Ci4 Stradic's?
If you are concerned about the body, don't be. I know people that have landed Barra on these (2500 size) up to 80cm, and it still goes strong. Also, they now make a 5000 size rarenium which is made of Ci4 and a Thunnus 8000 which is also made of Ci4 aswell. So the body will surely hold up to anything a tailor can do. Go the Stradic Ci4, it will get you threw thick and thin... |
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Actually, I'm also thinking of getting the C14, although in a 4000 to chase salmon off the beach. i have a Seajigger 315 to match it with. I have a Stradic fi4000 matched to another rod of similar size but figured I would upgrade to the c14 with the seajigger. I hadn't heard about the issues with the body before reading this thread. It is advertised in the US as a freshwater reel which I didn't take much notice of but should I stick with the FI perhaps (would prob buy another one)? Is the only diff between teh FI and the c14 the weight or is a different reel altogether?
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Pflueger supreme xts from mo?
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Well weight isnt really an issue for me would it be better off just going with the fi?
I have only heard good things about them, i just want a reel that will last and is super smooth, any thoughts on the rarenium?
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My stradic ci4 2500 is nearly a year and a half old now... its caught everything from bream to barra and even a couple of fairly large spotted mackeral and a heap of mack tuna, Their a tough reel just treat them right.
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Try hunting round for a leftover twinpower, cant get any better for under $250. On the other hand try find a Sol for around that price, those things are bulletproof! Ive been thrashing my 2000 squire lately and it hasnt missed a beat.
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Lower ratio which is why I think it feels smoother. Looks better and comes with a better Handle Knob aswell as a spare spool. But they are more pricier, I got mine cheap but they retail around $349 up here. |
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Stradic ci42500
I have a couple of these and they are a great reel, I think if u can land one for under $200 you cannot go wrong.
I know a couple of other people with them and had no problems. Good luck with your choice
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T curve 661 with stradic ci4 2500 Daiwa interline with sol A couple of tld's for the bigger stuff Zing 12-25 pound with Stradic fi 6000 |
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They do look pretty awesome PS Thanks for all the advice everyone! When im ptting together my next combo hopefully soon ill take everyones advice!
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would you recommed the Zing 4-8 lbs
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