New Reel dilemma

[Ggmogollon]

I need advice on two new spinning reels. One will be for tubes and finesse techniques on 8 lbs fluorocarbon on a st croix legend elite, and the other for drop shooting on 6 lbs fluorocarbon on a g loomis e6x drop shot rod. This will be my first time getting a high end reel, I have high end rods, but not good reels, and am deciding on the shimano stradic ci4+, stradic FK, and Abu Garcia Revo series, like the STX. I saw that the new  2016 ci4+ reels may come out at Icast, should I wait for them, or grab one of the reels available now. I fish all day, so definitely the lighter the better, the primary fish in my lake are bronzebacks and big largemouths, all advice is appreciated,

thanks!

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard!

My reels of choice are Stradic FJ models.

Of the reels you mention, I'd opt for Shimano,
obviously, the CI4+ if weight is a premium. I 
hear good things about the FK. Don't think you
can go wrong either way.

[Ggmogollon]

Is it worth the wait for the 2016 ci4+? It looks beastly, but not sure how much better it will be compared to the current model. 

 

[Maico1]

Sweet looking reel however it is not even available from across the pond yet. From what I can see you will be looking at sometime in June before it is released.....nice vid..2016 Shimano New Spinning reel [Stradic CI4+] - YouTube

[lakeannaangler]

I say get two shimano stradic Ci4+

[Ggmogollon]

Which ci4, the 2014 or 2016? I won't fish until early June, I'm still debating whether the wait is worth it 

[Maico1]

8 minutes ago, Ggmogollon said:

Which ci4, the 2014 or 2016? I won't fish until early June, I'm still debating whether the wait is worth it 

Well then just wait and get the 16 it certainly looks like it will be worth it.

[Darren.]

Really up to you since none of us have used
or tested the 2016 (that I know of).

I bought my Stradic FI reels when they were 
still at full retail. I bought my FJ models at 
discounts once the FK was released. So you
could probably find a good discount on the 
2014 model once the 2016 is released...

Actually, you can find discounts on the auction
site now...

[d-camarena]

The fk is a really nice reel. I have the 2014 ci4+ but i feel the fk balances better on rods. But both are far superior to the other ones you mentioned in my opinion

[TxHawgs]

I would absolutely wait, I know I will after seeing the video of the new one. It should be lighter than the 14 which will be awesome!