Stradic Ci4 Owners

[thehooligan]

My ci4 1000 just came in the mail 30 minutes ago, looks great on my phenix m1. Headed out now in 28 degrees to do some dropshotting 

[J Francho]

I just lost a lightly used CI4 on ebay for $140 at the last second. Almost punched my monitor out. lol

 

Try this service: http://www.auctionsniper.com/?who=eE9TmkwvpBKNbVGjISfWUg%3d%3d

[MarkH024]

Try this service: http://www.auctionsniper.com/?who=eE9TmkwvpBKNbVGjISfWUg%3d%3d

Thanks for the heads up.

[BenB54]

I got my 2500 last fall and love it.

[jignfule]

I own a Ci4 and a FH. I like the weight of the Ci4 but I think if I were to buy another reel it would be the FJ or another Sustain.

[tracker01]

To me it is all about the "WEIGHT". I use mine for smallie's. Never missed a beat.

[00 mod]

John,

What rods did you pair up with these reels?  Are they 2500?

 

 

I know you did not ask me, but mine is paired with a Pinnacle 70ml and it is FANTASTIC.  2500 size!

 

Jeff

[MarkH024]

I know you did not ask me, but mine is paired with a Pinnacle 70ml and it is FANTASTIC. 2500 size!

Jeff

Thanks Jeff. Is that a drop shot set up for you? I was planning on the LTB610MLXF. I have all Croix rods but was considering changing it up.

[S Hovanec]

I was planning on the LTB610MLXF. I have all Croix rods but was considering changing it up.

 

If it ain't broke, don't fix it!  I fished the 69mlxf for years.  GREAT dropshot blank!  I have a 5s610mlxf in the works right now, but I'm gonna get a Sustain for it.  My CI4 is on a 6'10" Mag-Light North Fork at the moment.

[MarkH024]

If it ain't broke, don't fix it! I fished the 69mlxf for years. GREAT dropshot blank! I have a 5s610mlxf in the works right now, but I'm gonna get a Sustain for it. My CI4 is on a 6'10" Mag-Light North Fork at the moment.

Well i just won a Stradic 2500 FJ on ebay but im still going to get a CI4. I can swap the fj with an old reel. Do the trade in at BPS and save some bucks for the CI4. Now to decide on that rod.

[Bluebasser86]

Thanks Jeff. Is that a drop shot set up for you? I was planning on the LTB610MLXF. I have all Croix rods but was considering changing it up.

I have that rod and I love it. I have a Pfluegar Supreme MGX on mine. My 2500 CI4 is on a LTB 6' 10" M, their shakyhead rod, one of my favorite combos I've ever owned. 

[00 mod]

My setup is an all around setup.  I use small shakey heads, drop shot, split shot rig, you name it. The Pinnacle fishes a power up, kind of like most St. Croix.  The ML fishes like a M.  I highly recommend it.

 

Jeff

[MarkH024]

I just scored a brand new CI4 2500 on ebay for $70 cheaper than retail. Now I need a rod.

[00 mod]

Mark, I need one of those.  To pair with another Pinnacle 70ml/f

 

Jeff

[MarkH024]

Mark, I need one of those.  To pair with another Pinnacle 70ml/f

 

Jeff

Is that pinnacle rod a Perfecta?

[00 mod]

Yep.  But you gonna hand over one of those reels? 

 

http://www.pinnaclefishing.com/shop/p-137-perfecta-dhc5.aspx#page=page-1

 

Jeff

[MarkH024]

The Stradic FJ I got is going to replace an older spinning reel of mine. The CI4 is for a new set up. Look on ebay Jeff, there is 1 or 2 more CI4's I was watching that are still at a good price point. 

[thehooligan]

Congrats, thats a great price.

[Sherlock 60]

Best bang for your buck has got to be the stradic FJ it's a much more advanced reel compared to the ci4. Personally the only thing the ci4 has going for it is it's weight. The FJ has many more features especially x-ship. Don't get me wrong the ci4 is still a amazing reel, but the FJ is a true work horse, and also comes in at a cheaper price.

 

Today I picked up a dealer's last 2500 Stradic FJ for $125 at the Indianapolis Boat Sport and Travel Show. Almost went with the new Saros, which they were selling for $120, but when you compared the Stradic FJ features with the other options it was a no-brainer. My only issue was a bit more weight, but after I got it spooled up and on a Veritas 7' Medium rod is was smooth as silk and I look forward to fishing with the combo. The white on white color scheme concerned me a bit, but it sure looks fine to me now.

 

I have 3 Symetre reels and it is obvious that Shimano downgraded the new Symetre model a bit it keep it under $100.

[kickerfish1]

Today I picked up a dealer's last 2500 Stradic FJ (discontinued model) for $125 at the Indpls Boat Sport and Travel Show. Almost went with the new Saros, which they were selling for $120, but when you compared the Stradic FJ features with the other options it was a no-brainer. My only issue was a bit more weight, but after I got it spooled up and on a Veritas 7' Medium rod is was smooth as silk and I look forward to fishing with the combo. The white on white color scheme concerned me a bit, but it sure looks fine to me now.

I have 3 Symetre reels and it is obvious that Shimano downgraded the new Symetre model a bit it keep it under $100.

Yes and no on the symetre. They did add x-ship to the symetre. As far as downgrades and other upgrades I am not sure as I haven't looked that closely. I handled one tonight and it felt solid and smooth. I have an early model symetre 2000 and it is still smooth and going strong. If you can think of any downgrades over previous models I would like to here them.

On a side note the Saros is intriguing... I may get one of these at some point in time. I like the features and material used in the reels frame.