Bass fishing is best Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 I've made up my mind to get a Stradic Ci4+ and was going to pull the trigger until I saw the 4000 series of the older version is on sale for $169, $70 cheaper than the 2016 version. From what I can find the newer version is .9 oz lighter which is nice but no deal breaker as 9oz total is still very light for that size. Also know the newer version has Xship, and the hagane cold stamped gearing that the older version does not but what does this mean to me and will I even notice? I don't necessarily mind spending the full $239 but it would be nice not to. Anyone have both versions and willing to give their input? I'm easily fooled by salesman and fancy descriptions sometimes so I'd really appreciate any input. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted March 10, 2017 Super User Posted March 10, 2017 I own the previous version. Great reel, buy it and put the rest of the savings on more tackle. ? Buy the current version in a couple years for the same price when they release a newer one. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 10, 2017 Super User Posted March 10, 2017 Had a chance to check them both out side by side recently. Both very nice reels. The picky side of me didn't like the handle (knob deal) on the older model. Bought the new one ~ 3000. Love the 'paddle style' handle. A-Jay 1 Quote
kschultz76 Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 21 minutes ago, A-Jay said: Had a chance to check them both out side by side recently. Both very nice reels. The picky side of me didn't like the handle (knob deal) on the older model. Bought the new one ~ 3000. Love the 'paddle style' handle. A-Jay Knob on the previous version is easily replaced. I now have a Power Grip II knob with two bearings under it on my 2500. To to the op the previous version is fantastic. I honestly couldn't conceive of it getting better. But unless you're fishing larger species with larger baits I think the 4000 size is just ridiculous overkill and waist of line. 1 Quote
NYBasser Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 Have the Ci4+ 2500 FA (Old Model) and the slighty smaller JDM Ci4+ C2500HGS (New Model). Is the new one worth the extra money? In my mind yes, because I was able to pick up a 2000 size stradic for dropshotting and finesse presentations. Both are great reels and perform flawlessly at what they do. Can't go wrong with either. 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted March 10, 2017 Super User Posted March 10, 2017 Also There is an HG model available in this most recent version - The 6.0 vs the 5.0 may not equate to much in the way of inches per turn but on the retrieve it does feel a little 'faster'. A-Jay 1 Quote
PatrickKnight Posted March 10, 2017 Posted March 10, 2017 For the same price I see no reason what so ever to get the FA. 1 Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted March 10, 2017 Super User Posted March 10, 2017 Aside.....seems that 4000 series reels of all sort of makes have been on sale across the internet the past 3-4 weeks. Far too big for anything I need, however. 3000 is pretty much tops for my bass fishing. Quote
Bass fishing is best Posted March 10, 2017 Author Posted March 10, 2017 2 hours ago, A-Jay said: The picky side of me didn't like the handle (knob deal) on the older model. I would definitely change that round handle to something more similar to the curado style handle, which the newer version has right? 1 hour ago, kschultz76 said: To to the op the previous version is fantastic. I honestly couldn't conceive of it getting better. But unless you're fishing larger species with larger baits I think the 4000 size is just ridiculous overkill and waist of line. I worried about the same thing but this would be my saltwater reel, I already have plenty of fresh water spinners. You think I could get away with the 30 or 35 for salt? Would be mostly dock/pier fishing a little kayak and beach casting. This would most likely not be going far out in to the sound from the coast. I appreciate all the replies! Quote
kschultz76 Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 10 hours ago, fatmaple said: I would definitely change that round handle to something more similar to the curado style handle, which the newer version has right? I worried about the same thing but this would be my saltwater reel, I already have plenty of fresh water spinners. You think I could get away with the 30 or 35 for salt? Would be mostly dock/pier fishing a little kayak and beach casting. This would most likely not be going far out in to the sound from the coast. I appreciate all the replies! I don't really know much about fishing salt. But certainly for heavier line, heavier lures, and bigger fish that make longer runs the 4000 would be good. 1 Quote
PatrickKnight Posted March 11, 2017 Posted March 11, 2017 9 hours ago, kschultz76 said: I don't really know much about fishing salt. But certainly for heavier line, heavier lures, and bigger fish that make longer runs the 4000 would be good. 20 hours ago, fatmaple said: I would definitely change that round handle to something more similar to the curado style handle, which the newer version has right? I worried about the same thing but this would be my saltwater reel, I already have plenty of fresh water spinners. You think I could get away with the 30 or 35 for salt? Would be mostly dock/pier fishing a little kayak and beach casting. This would most likely not be going far out in to the sound from the coast. I appreciate all the replies! I use a 3000 Stradic FK when I fish Tampa Bay and the Texas coast and never once have I felt under powered. You don't need a 4000 for inshore fishing however if you want to go fish wrecks or something like that then I would go with a 4000. Quote
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