Stradic Ci4+ Video

[Diggy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmkLJR6gSQY

[thehooligan]

Cant wait to get me one 

[Revival]

It looks pretty amazing

[Stingray23]

So this is the newest version of the Ci4?

[Crappiebasser]

Why wouldn't they change that handle? I love my CI4 but the handle is awkward. The FJ has a better handle.

[motodmast]

anyone know the price on it?

[BassinLou]

Great reels, but I agree with CrappieBasser, those handles are not the best for that reel. The older white and gold stradics had great handles.

[kickerfish1]

anyone know the price on it?

$219

[TiNuts]

I've seen a couple websites that say they have some in stock and ready to ship! Here's one, can't remember the other.

http://www.meltontackle.com/products/shimano-stradic-ci4-plus-reels.html

[rizzo777]

I think I am going to return the quantum exo spin reel to walmart. How long will it take to.ship from this company?

[TiNuts]

I don't know, but TW also has the 2500 and 3000s in stock!

[rizzo777]

I just received mine. I will hopefully test it tomorrow but its going to be 90 outside ugh..but..this thing feels very smooth and worth the money compared to my exo. I will be returning the exo tomorrow and will pair this ci4+ with my *** black rod that will be arriving tomorrow.

[TiNuts]

I just received mine. I will hopefully test it tomorrow but its going to be 90 outside ugh..but..this thing feels very smooth and worth the money compared to my exo. I will be returning the exo tomorrow and will pair this ci4+ with my *** black rod that will be arriving tomorrow.

 

Have you had a chance to test it out?  Really tempted to get one, but I'd like some opinions first.  Ideally, get my hands on one first.

[rizzo777]

Yes, tested it tonight, the reel is MUCH better than the quantum EXO, VERY smooth and it casts very nice and smooth. I had different line on tonight though, I used spiderwire braid with the EXO and tonight I used powerpro. But, the reel opens and closes very easily, the EXO, I had to force close sometimes (thats why I returned it)

 

I caught a few 1-2 pounders, I wasn't able to pull in a hog (I had one on at the hook, but my line broke, I don't understand) but anyways,  if you are a spinner fisherman, the CI4+ is just awesome, BUY it!

[TiNuts]

Thanks!

[kschultz76]

Just ordered myself a 2500 from TW.  I have two Stradic FJ's that I love, have been waiting for Shimano to add Xship to the CI4.  I was really torn because I really wanted something lighter weight for my finesse rig, but unsure if the ultra lightweight of the CI4 will balance it properly.  I just can't see my way clear to drop an extra $150 on the Sustain to save that extra oz over the FJ.