Stradic fj 1000 vs diawa freams 2000

[5am1eys]

I am still looking for a new bream reel and I want to fish 4,3 or 6 pound. Which reel is the better option

[JustJiggin]

I have a 1000 FJ & 2500 Freams,
They are both great reels but I would go the FJ, I just love mine to bits!

[5am1eys]

Originally Posted by BreamBox

I have a 1000 FJ & 2500 Freams,
They are both great reels but I would go the FJ, I just love mine to bits!

What is it spooled with

[JustJiggin]

Originally Posted by lurelover123

What is it spooled with

1lb Crystal, usually use 2-6lb leader depending on the structure.

[Madeye]

The sizes you are looking at are very different. This will also effect how heavy the reel is.

A 2500 size shimao is equal to a 2000 size daiwa

[little_ash_25]

Daiwa freams is awesome mate, i have 2000 size spooled with 6lb sunline super PE. Reel is light, balanced and can handle big fish no worries

[Kyle101]

Originally Posted by Madeye

The sizes you are looking at are very different. This will also effect how heavy the reel is.

A 2500 size shimao is equal to a 2000 size daiwa

No way, a 2000 Daiwa is much smaller than the 2500 Shimano, if anything it would be in the middle somewhere. Ive got a 2500 Stella and it is huge compared to my 2004 exists and steez's.

If anything a 2500 Shimano would be closer to a 3000 Daiwa

[aussie_breamer]

Originally Posted by Kyle101

No way, a 2000 Daiwa is much smaller than the 2500 Shimano, if anything it would be in the middle somewhere. Ive got a 2500 Stella and it is huge compared to my 2004 exists and steez's.

If anything a 2500 Shimano would be closer to a 3000 Daiwa

Nah, Madeye in right. Daiwa sizes are bigger then Shimano.

ie: *approx* daiwa 2000 = shimano 2500
daiwa 4500 = Shimano 5000-6000

[redrocket]

I'm with kyle101 my 2000 Daiwas and much smaller than my Shimano 2500.

[5am1eys]

Originally Posted by BreamBox

1lb Crystal, usually use 2-6lb leader depending on the structure.

crystal fireline

[JustJiggin]

Originally Posted by lurelover123

crystal fireline

Yeah ahhaha, getting rid of it soon

[Puggy]

I like 1-4LB Fireline better than Sunline Super PE...... Haters gonna hate....

[mitchmcm]

Originally Posted by Puggy

I like 1-4LB Fireline better than Sunline Super PE...... Haters gonna hate....

Yes they will I love sunline super pe but everyone is able to like there own things If I was to get new braid I'd go td sensor, rockfish pe or sunline. As for reel there both great I'd go the freams, light smooth but the fjs are tough.

[Bremmer15]

What about a rarenium 2500? Very light, 2 spools...
And i am looking at my 2000 daiwa and 2500 shimano. Daiwa is noticeably smaller...

[brunsbreambo]

If it is weight that you are worried about then go the FJ. FJ1000 = 200g, Freams 2000 = 220g. If it is smoothness you are worried about then go the FJ. FJ = 5+1 bearings, Freams = 4+1 bearings. If it is longevity you are worried about then go the FJ. I know people whose FJ's feel as good as new after battles with crocodiles; would you do that to a Freams? If it is price you are worried about then go the FJ. FJ = $185 @ modoh's, Freams = $190 @ mohdo's. So yeah, go the Stradic