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I am thinking about getting a small reel for trout. I have sacraficed my certate to save the exist, the anti-reverse always is the trouble.
Wanted a 1000s, but the problem I see is the retrival speed is not fast enough in strong stream. My certate 2000 definitely is too slow for me. And if I have the 1000s and I have a lure tangled on the tree, half of the braid will be gone and I don't want to carry a spare spool of braid all the time. Don't know yet, still thinking. I was tempted with the new stella, but I better wait if the new exist should come out soon. Last edited by Isokaze; 23-02-2011 at 07:24 AM. |
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One of the main things I find if the balance of the outfit. I have a couple of 6foot 8 rods that a 2500 is too big for so I have put 1000 size reels on them and they are great. I also have a coupe of 7 foot 2 rods that feel funny with the 1000 size on them so I went for the 2500 on them and they are balanced.
If you are only fishing bream heavier drags and larger line capacities really aren't a high priority. Get a Shimano you won't look back. All reels above are Stradics, great value for money reel.
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I've found that a 1000 reel is great for finesse style fishing, slow gentle retrieves.
A 2500 reel often doesnt feel natural when trying for a really really slow retrieve, as more line is retrieved per turn of the spool. I like 1000's for fishing flats & rock walls, where I can work the lure super slow into the current, I prefer a 2500 for fishing surface lures in racks, where I can lock the drag up and wind like buggery to stop getting bricked... If you have an electric motor attached to a boat, you can always give chase if you do hook onto a monster, which I have done before myself, so 1000 line capacity shouldn't be a problem if your chasing esturine species. Land based its a bit harder, or in a yak - unless u have the pedals I guess? I have no experiance in the ci4's, but I think it depends on what you want to use the reel for as to what size you get.
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OK, here's the bit I didn't mention yet. I currently have a Luvias 2004 (silver Zaion model) that I've allocated for the Megabass rod... It balances well at 195g for the 2004. The stradic is approx 165-168g depending on where you get the info from and the lightweight appeals to me but not sure if its a big step backwards going from a Luvi to the Stradic... Also not sure whether it will end up being tip heavy with the Stradic.
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Take the rod down to a shop and put the reel on it. Best way to do it.
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Not overly concerned about the balance. More the smoothness, durability of the stradic vs the luvias.
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I have both the silver luvias 2000 and ci4 2500. Durability wouldn't be a concern of the ci4 IMO, it feels very solid. As for smoothness, the luvi is smoother but in saying that, the ci4 is still smooth.
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That was what I was after. Also, after some time, is there a degradation/ improvement in any of them?
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Not the Ci4 but I have a Stradic FH, I have had it for 5 years and looked after it. It is still a great reel and would be expecting more good years of fishing out of it. I assume the Ci4 would be the same if not better.
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Shimanos will go and go and go... mate of mine has a fh that hes been using for 10 years, feels like my brand new symetere
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only reason i'd choose a 2500 over a 1000 is if i needed extra line capacity, longer casting(flats). drag isnt really an issue, you'd never use 3kg drag on bream. finally buy whatever balances best. 99% of the time i get the rod 1st and then choose the reel to suit.
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The luvi is the same as the day I got it while the ci4 has gotten smoother over time. The ci4 does feel more solid though. I was using it chasing rat kings and to be honest, I'd feel more comfortable using the ci4 than the luvi in that situation.
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Caught this year in Townsville, Majorcrafr volkey 692XUL Shimano Conquest 50s 120yd of Tasline All White 6x30D PE4 10lb Nitlon DFC. Boat anchored. |
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