Sol versus stradic CI4

[Frithy]

so here is a chance for the daiwa faithfulls to have it out with the shimano lovers.
I was pretty keen for a stradic ci4 to match with my future lox yoshi 7225 but now I'm thinking maybe the Sol. I would go 2500 is the stradic or 2000 with the sol. just a all rounder plastics, hardbodies, spinnerbaits. fresh and salt use for species from bream to yellas to squire.
what do ya all reckon is the way to go?

[-Pivot-]

Either, both have there ups and downs.

I like using both, just the Ci4 a tad more.

[Breamkid]

Sol will last you a million times longer

[Tonka-T]

Sol would balance that rod much better than the ci4

[cowancreekdave]

not again

just buy one

[Bream2nv]

My pick would be the sol. Smooth & reliable + the two spools come in very handy especially if you plan on targeting a wide range of species.

[Nick Cuccovia]

Ci4.
I have two 2500's and they are great for the price, I was a bit pissed at only getting one spool. But they are very light and comfortable to use.

[HB tragic]

Originally Posted by cowancreekdave

not again

just buy one

+1 In fact save a little more and buy both. Regards. HBt.

[Windknot]

I think I'd go for a 2000 Sol in preference to a Stradic Ci4 2500. In fact, I'd seriously consider one of the new Daiwa 2000 Freams (you can get them for $164) to go on a LOX Yoshi. A Shimano 2500 would look ridiculously big with the skinny, minimalist LOX butt set up.

Mick

[MitchT]

Originally Posted by Breamkid

Sol will last you a million times longer

Ha-ha yeah right, Had my Sol and CI4 for the same amount of time, both washed out after trips, etc and the Sol had 3 main problems. The roller bearing is gone(makes a horrible noise). It is really rough and the paint chips. The CI4 has been badly treated and is still like brand new. I hardly use my Sol anymore, the CI4 is tough!

[bender]

Isnt there 5 threads already on this exact topic...do a search and you will find loads of opinions.

[Tri]

Wait it out for the new caldia 2011

[Tonka-T]

Originally Posted by Windknot

I think I'd go for a 2000 Sol in preference to a Stradic Ci4 2500. In fact, I'd seriously consider one of the new Daiwa 2000 Freams (you can get them for $164) to go on a LOX Yoshi. A Shimano 2500 would look ridiculously big with the skinny, minimalist LOX butt set up.

Mick

Remember that a 2500 shimano is nowhere near as big as a 2500 daiwa !!! They are only marginally bigger than a 2000 daiwa. Even a 3000 size shimano would still be physically smaller than a 2500 daiwa. 2500 and 3000 shimano's share the same body, the 3000 just has a larger capaity spool.

[basscada]

sol sol sol sol

[chanlo]

frearms maybe?