Advice on Avid X Rod for Shimano Stradic Ci4+

[finatic]

Just saw the new st. Croix bass X spinning rod. Decisions decisions

[BankBasser]

The Avid X is a nicer rod. The difference between SCII (Bass X) and SCIII (Avid X) is quite noticeable.

[HookRz]

On 5/24/2018 at 2:45 PM, Vilas15 said:

3000 will have smoother/stronger drag, cast further because line comes off the spool easier, faster retrieve rate due to bigger spool, and likely balance better since the Ci4 reels are already so light. I would go with Ci4 3000 and 7' M/F.

The spool diameter on the 2500 and 3000 is the same. The only difference is depth and line capacity. 

[Vilas15]

17 hours ago, HookRz said:

The spool diameter on the 2500 and 3000 is the same. The only difference is depth and line capacity. 

Well if thats the case then you lose all those advantages. The only difference would the the 3000 is a bit heavier, which could be a good thing depending on what rod its going on. 

[HookRz]

6 hours ago, Vilas15 said:

Well if thats the case then you lose all those advantages. The only difference would the the 3000 is a bit heavier, which could be a good thing depending on what rod its going on. 

In the Shimanos the weights of the 2500 and 3000 are  the same. Buy you bring up a good point. In my opinions  the Ci4 is too light to balance longer rods with short and split rear grips. In some cases you are better off with a "regular" Stradic. Or add weight to the very rear of the handle. That way you achieve balance with less overall weight. I have a 6'9" Avid X mlxf with a Ci4 2500 with a chair leg rubber tip added that's just perfect, and still weighs an ounce less than the same rod with the regular Stradic. The chair is a bit wobbly however.

[Tyler Frye]

I have the Avid paired up with a Stradic FK and I love this setup. Running 10 pound power pro typically with an 8 pound seaguar Fluro leader and you could feel a fish fart on that thing. Very nice sensitive setup.