Which CI4+ has which handle?

[The Pond King]

Hey guys,

 

I'm planning on buying a Shimano Stradic Ci4+, and I wanted to know what kind of knobs the 3000 size has? I want the 3000 size because it weighs the same as the 2500 while having extra line capacity, but I prefer the smaller knobs. It's not clear to me by looking at the pictures in online stores. If you own a Ci4+ 3000, could you let know if it has the big knobs or small knobs?

 

Thanks,

TPK

[jbsoonerfan]

Not sure, but if you end up with the 3000 and you don't like the knob, I will send you one off my 2500 as I replaced it with a Power R knob. Just let me know.

[Darren.]

IIRC, the 3000 is the same paddle handle as the 2500.

 

Above 3000 moves to the T handle, if memory serves.

[mrpao]

The 3000 size has the T knob.

The 2500 size has the small paddle knob.

I have both sizes. I prefer the T knob myself.

[fishballer06]

8 hours ago, mrpao said:

The 3000 size has the T knob.

The 2500 size has the small paddle knob.

This. To my knowledge, ALL Shimano spinning reels are this way now. 

 

Fear not, you can buy a different paddle for about $5-10 and be on your way. I'm the same as you. I like the 3000 size spool but I'm not a fan of the T knobs. 

[The Pond King]

Hey guys,

 

Sorry for the super late response. I really can't believe it was a month ago when I posted this.. time really flies when you're busy and working like crazy and trying to become successful. Hell, I've become more of a tackle and gear collector than I am a fisherman these days. I still obsess about fishing everyday, and I "waste" a lot of my time reading about fishing and lurking on forums. Smh...it's so sad lol, but I did get to go out this past weekend. 

 

Anyways, I pulled the trigger and bought the CI4 3000 after seeing the eBay coupon that was posted on here a little while ago and after being influenced by the answers in this thread. I got problems I tell ya! And this forum here is like alcoholics anonymous.. except no one here is trying to quit. We all enable each other lmao! I can't tell you how many times I pulled the trigger and bought impulsively because of the forums lol. 

 

On 2/27/2019 at 5:59 PM, jbsoonerfan said:

Not sure, but if you end up with the 3000 and you don't like the knob, I will send you one off my 2500 as I replaced it with a Power R knob. Just let me know.

Hey @jbsoonerfan, if you could do that, that would be sooo awesome man! I would gladly pay you for it + shipping for your efforts. Thanks for the kind offer. 

 

On 2/27/2019 at 8:53 PM, mrpao said:

The 3000 size has the T knob.

The 2500 size has the small paddle knob.

I have both sizes. I prefer the T knob myself.

Curious @mrpao, why did you buy the 2500 and the 3000 when they're same in every respect except line capacity? Also, do you know if the spools are interchangeable? I don't mean to inconvenience you, but if you could check to see if that's the case, I would really appreciate it.

 

On 2/28/2019 at 5:48 AM, fishballer06 said:

This. To my knowledge, ALL Shimano spinning reels are this way now. 

 

Fear not, you can buy a different paddle for about $5-10 and be on your way. I'm the same as you. I like the 3000 size spool but I'm not a fan of the T knobs. 

Hey @fishballer06, I've looked high and low.. all over online, and couldn't find a paddle that's compatible with the CI4+ 3000 for $5-10 bucks. I even looked at the schematics and tried looking for the part number with no success. Do you know which sites I could buy that at? Thanks in advance!

 

[The Bassman]

Call Shimano 877-577-0600. Also, spools are interchangeable. I move them around on my FA's. Also, I use a bigger baitcasting left hand knob. On the FB's a left hand Metanium, Chronarch, Bantam knob and seal would look great. (pt.# 4661, 5560).