New Stradic FL

[newyorktoiowa57]

Do any of you guys have experience with this reel? Tackle advisors was raving about it in a video he posted the other day. 

[F14A-B]

Not yet. I can't find a 4000. 

 

No worries. I bought a c3000 and 4000 CI4+ Stradic, a Thunnis 4000 and a FK 2500..

 

All fine reels.

[Spankey]

I had gotten a new Nasci 3000 a few weeks back. Kicked around the idea of the Stradic. I have an old Daiwa Tournament SS on a Loomis Rod that has seen better days. Might replace it with that. Winter time find and project. 

 

Good I’d luck with. You’re ready for the fall bite. 

[Yumeya]

Not yet, but I want one...

 

You know what would be sick, a 2019 pearl white CI4+ 

[newyorktoiowa57]

52 minutes ago, Yumeya said:

Not yet, but I want one...

 

You know what would be sick, a 2019 pearl white CI4+ 

Thanks for always commenting on my posts, lol. 

[Retsynus]

I was actually going to make a purchase for the CI4+2500 model. Would it make more sense to get the FL since it’s newer and same range?

[newyorktoiowa57]

4 hours ago, Retsynus said:

I was actually going to make a purchase for the CI4+2500 model. Would it make more sense to get the FL since it’s newer and same range?

A new Ci4+ is coming out next year I think. 

[Hulkster]

i played around with the new FL and it was very very smooth. i think the long stroke spool will make it cast even better. Although I find the stradic FK to be a great caster when using 8 or 10 pound Sufix Siege mono. I have a 3000 FK

[punch]

I picked up a Stradic FL 2500 yesterday to use this weekend smallmouth fishing up in Northern Minnesota. I'm very excited! 

[A-Jay]

My entire spinning reel arsenal is due for a replacement - This may be it.

Thanks for both costing me & saving me $$$ at the same time . .

A-Jay

[punch]

25 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

My entire spinning reel arsenal is due for a replacement - This may be it.

Thanks for both costing me & saving me $$$ at the same time . .

A-Jay

If you wait until next spring, the CI4+ carbon body version of the Stradic FL will likely be out on the market.

[A-Jay]

7 minutes ago, punch said:

If you wait until next spring, the CI4+ carbon body version of the Stradic FL will likely be out on the market.

After watching that reel break down on TA, the 3000FL is looking like the right deal for me & my fishing... hope I can find a multi-reel discount.

?

A-Jay 

[newyorktoiowa57]

26 minutes ago, punch said:

If you wait until next spring, the CI4+ carbon body version of the Stradic FL will likely be out on the market.

FK was more solid than ci4 IMO. 

Somewhat unrelated, but do you guys think there will be a new Met next year?

[newyorktoiowa57]

2 hours ago, A-Jay said:

My entire spinning reel arsenal is due for a replacement - This may be it.

Thanks for both costing me & saving me $$$ at the same time . .

A-Jay

What have you been using? 

[A-Jay]

25 minutes ago, newyorktoiowa57 said:

What have you been using? 

I have an assortment of various Quantum & Shimano spinners - some a few years old - a few several years.

I'm looking to have just ONE reel, maybe a couple of three different sizes but all just model.

May even offer a few of them here over the winter at what could best be described as a 'deep discount'

A-Jay

 

[punch]

36 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

I have an assortment of various Quantum & Shimano spinners - some a few years old - a few several years.

I'm looking to have just ONE reel, maybe a couple of three different sizes but all just model.

May even offer a few of them here over the winter at what could best be described as a 'deep discount'

A-Jay

 

I switched all my spinning reels over to either Tatula LT's or Ballistic LT's last year and they have been fantastic. If I was going for the 'one reel' approach, my current pick would be the regular black Tatula LT. 

 

I'm easily distracted by the shiny new things though, so I picked up a stratic FL 'just for kicks'. 

[A-Jay]

23 minutes ago, punch said:

I switched all my spinning reels over to either Tatula LT's or Ballistic LT's last year and they have been fantastic. If I was going for the 'one reel' approach, my current pick would be the regular black Tatula LT. 

 

I'm easily distracted by the shiny new things though, so I picked up a stratic FL 'just for kicks'. 

Nice ~ 

I forgot to mention I also have a couple of new Diawa rigs - 

I'd be keep these.

A-Jay

[newyorktoiowa57]

16 minutes ago, A-Jay said:

Nice ~ 

I forgot to mention I also have a couple of new Diawa rigs - 

I'd be keep these.

A-Jay

Sterling silver tatula? 

[A-Jay]

Just now, newyorktoiowa57 said:

Sterling silver tatula? 

Yes - it was a limited edition run they offered briefly and I was able to snag a couple before they were gone.

Really sweet reel too.

I'd stock up on these if they were available - I think they were the same price as the standard version.

 

A-Jay

[S Hovanec]

I have a C3000XG on a Silver Rodgeeks MH tube rod and got a 2500SHG for the wife's DS rod.  I've used the 3000 and I like it.  The 2500 is still in the box.

 

C3000XG

 

Wrapped it in navy blue to match the spool accents.

[newyorktoiowa57]

7 minutes ago, S Hovanec said:

I have a C3000XG on my tube rod and got a 2500SHG for the wife's DS rod.  I've used the 3000 and I like it.  The 2500 is still in the box.

How does it compare to the older FK? 

[S Hovanec]

Just now, newyorktoiowa57 said:

How does it compare to the older FK? 

Never played around with a FK.

[newyorktoiowa57]

2 minutes ago, S Hovanec said:

Never played around with a FK.

Have you used the ci4? 

[S Hovanec]

3 minutes ago, newyorktoiowa57 said:

Have you used the ci4? 

I have one of the original CI4 2500s and this is way smoother.  The FL is more solid while the CI4 feels toy-ish.

[newyorktoiowa57]

3 minutes ago, S Hovanec said:

I have one of the original CI4 2500s and this is way smoother.  The FL is more solid while the CI4 feels toy-ish.

I completely agree with you regards to the ci4 feeling. I feel the same way about the aldebaren as well.