i think i have worked it down to the shimano stradic ci4 or a daiwa ballistic has anyone used any one of these? im open to ideas or suggestion
G'day rx,
I haven't used the Daiwa, but seen a lot of Stradics and they're great.
Good luck, Justin
I have the stradic ci4 (3000 size) and it is an awesome reel for trout and redfish. I have caught some pretty big redfish with it too. I was going to purchase the 2500 size until I realized the frame was the same size as the 3000. The 2500 just has a spool with less line capacity. I use a falcon spinning rod with it and sometimes pair it up with my G Loomis popping rod when I'm using a popping cork.
I haven't used the Daiwa, so I can't comment on that one. I also have an older Shimano Saros that has caught a lot of trout and redfish too. That is a great value reel and I really like the new model. You might want to take a look at that one too if price is an issue.
Rick
how about the new sustain fg worth the money?
get a daiwa sweepfire and add carbon fiber drag washers!!!!!!
well i bought the shimano stradic ci4 and order the carbon fiber drags thanks for the help.
Nice. You won't be disappointed. At some point I might go with carbon fiber drag washers too, but the stock washers have been great so far.
reel showed up today i replaced the drags with carbon fiber and did a pre service surprising this reel had some grease in it not like my stradic fj