Shimano Stradic fk vs ci4

[fisherrw]

Which reel do you think is better fk or ci4 I can get them both for the same price. Thanks

[Fishin' Fool]

CI4

[aprilbass101]

x2 CI4....Lighter

[Capt.Bob]

If it is the Ci4+ go fer it, if you are referring to the older Ci4,,,,, buy the FK,,, I would buy the FJ Stradic over the old Ci4! 

[tomustang]

There is nothing wrong with the any CI4's.

 

I've replaced FI's and FJ's with CI4's and +'s. Once you go with the lighter reel it's hard to go back.

[Nick S]

Lighter isn't necessarily a good thing imo, I like my ci4+ 4000 but the two ci4+ 2500's I had were too light to balance well on any of my spinning rods. 

I'd go with the fk or an fj if you can find one. Also take a look at the daiwa luvias spinning reels, I prefer them over any stradics I've owned. 

 

[HookdUP]

Ci4+ and it isn't even close there's nothing like it for 220 out there 

my excense ci4 + 3000hgm is Much more money and actually smoother but I still end up fishing the Stradic more . 

[EllisJuan]

I bought both a FK and CI4+ at the same time.  I still have the FK...the CI4+ has moved on.  I just like the way the FK feels better.  I rarely fish a spinning set up all day to where the weight would make a difference.

[Nick S]

The fk 2500 only weighs 8.3oz, that is extremely light for a 2500 size spinning reel. 

[tracker01]

On ‎4‎/‎7‎/‎2016 at 1:01 AM, Nick S said:

The fk 2500 only weighs 8.3oz, that is extremely light for a 2500 size spinning reel. 

CI4+ 2500, 7.0oz. I like light.

[Nick S]

10 minutes ago, tracker01 said:

CI4+ 2500, 7.0oz. I like light.

I like aluminum. If I ever get to the point where I feel a like an 8.3 oz or even a 10 oz spinning reel is heavy I think I'll quit fishing. 

[S Hovanec]

On 4/6/2016 at 0:36 AM, Nick S said:

Lighter isn't necessarily a good thing imo, ............ too light to balance well on any of my spinning rods. 

 

I agree with that.  I only have one rod that a CI4 2500 feels good on, my 6'10" Mag-light NFC dropshot rod.   They're just too light for any of my MLs and Mediums.  

[d-camarena]

I have both, the ci4 i think is smoother. But its hard to get to balance on a rod unless its a zodias. The fk is a great all around reel, and i like the knob better. I use a 4000 size fk for frogging and punching. I have never felt overpowered by a fish

[fisherrw]

Thanks for all the replies guys! Getting a ci4 2500 shipped to me right now. 

[tracker01]

On ‎4‎/‎19‎/‎2016 at 8:24 PM, fisherrw said:

Thanks for all the replies guys! Getting a ci4 2500 shipped to me right now. 

Great choice.

[tcbass]

Great choice. I bought a new Ci4 and FJ and the Ci4 is incredible. Gonna buy another one this year hopefully.