CountryboyinDC Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 22 minutes ago, Tywithay said: I guess they're referring to the 4 valance electrons ?. Doesn't make a lot of sense. If the reel is indeed sone form of graphite, it can only bond to 3 electrons so that's more confusing still, as far as the 4 number goes. I guess at the end of the day it doesn't really matter what it's made of. I've never seen issues with one flexing or breaking, and shimano uses ci4 on the Thunnus for saltwater use. They're clearly pretty confident in the material. If people don't like it, there's an aluminum alternative. You're right, it really doesn't matter, I guess. The reels are obviously solid and a little lighter than aluminum, otherwise they wouldn't be so popular. I don't care for the feel of that one, don't know if it's the graphite composition or what. I like the FK a little better, and I save $20 on each one, but I don't think this is anything other than a nice reel. Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted June 11, 2020 Super User Posted June 11, 2020 1 hour ago, CountryboyinDC said: You're right, it really doesn't matter, I guess. The reels are obviously solid and a little lighter than aluminum, otherwise they wouldn't be so popular. I don't care for the feel of that one, don't know if it's the graphite composition or what. I like the FK a little better, and I save $20 on each one, but I don't think this is anything other than a nice reel. I found this in the description of the reel on the BPS site, it says it has a Carbon body: “One of the world's most popular high-performance reels gets a significant upgrade. The Shimano® Stradic® CI4+ FB Spinning Reel incorporates the latest Shimano technology while retaining all the performance features that serious anglers count on. Its super-light, strong CI4+ carbon body and cold-forged aluminum spool are now joined by Shimano's Magnumlite Rotor, which is 25% lighter than previous styles.” 1 Quote
Eddie101 Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 As they say, you snooze, you lose.......Oh, well. Quote
pauldconyers Posted June 11, 2020 Author Posted June 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Eddie101 said: As they say, you snooze, you lose.......Oh, well. Sold out? Quote
Eddie101 Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, pauldconyers said: Sold out? Yep. Buh-Bye. The story of my life; a day late and a $ short. Quote
Eddie101 Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, GACory said: I just checked, Bass Pro still has some Did you try to order them on-line? I did, and it didn't work. The screen will say they still have "limited stock" but that's misleading. Quote
pauldconyers Posted June 11, 2020 Author Posted June 11, 2020 Looks like the 100 size is sold out. When I read your message I was standing in a surprising line at Bass Pro 10 minutes before they opened. I was debating ordering the 2500 I wanted online while standing there in line or risking it by hoping all those people in front of me would not beat me to them. I got down to the reel section and grabbed one! Said they started the day with 6 and I got the 3rd one left at 9:01 LOL 1 1 Quote
GACory Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 19 minutes ago, Eddie101 said: Did you try to order them on-line? I did, and it didn't work. The screen will say they still have "limited stock" but that's misleading. I didn’t, I bought one earlier this morning on Cabelas. Quote
Eddie101 Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 55 minutes ago, GACory said: I didn’t, I bought one earlier this morning on Cabelas. I've got dibs! Quote
CountryboyinDC Posted June 11, 2020 Posted June 11, 2020 2 hours ago, NYWayfarer said: I found this in the description of the reel on the BPS site, it says it has a Carbon body: “One of the world's most popular high-performance reels gets a significant upgrade. The Shimano® Stradic® CI4+ FB Spinning Reel incorporates the latest Shimano technology while retaining all the performance features that serious anglers count on. Its super-light, strong CI4+ carbon body and cold-forged aluminum spool are now joined by Shimano's Magnumlite Rotor, which is 25% lighter than previous styles.” Yes, graphite is composed only of carbon atoms. Carbon fiber is just a form of graphite. 1 Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted June 11, 2020 Super User Posted June 11, 2020 I ordered a 1000 around 2am. They were doing site maintenance around midnight and I assumed it was to update the sale information. Went back a bit later and snagged one. 1 Quote
cookieman Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 got a 2500 at council bluffs ia store at 11am. 3 left Quote
richard203 Posted June 12, 2020 Posted June 12, 2020 they have it in stock now, i ordered 2x 2500 and then i saw the 3000 in stock too so i ordered 2x on that. i was wondering is there any difference between 2500 n 3000? if theres no difference i might cancel the order for 2500 Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted June 12, 2020 Super User Posted June 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, richard203 said: they have it in stock now, i ordered 2x 2500 and then i saw the 3000 in stock too so i ordered 2x on that. i was wondering is there any difference between 2500 n 3000? if theres no difference i might cancel the order for 2500 Body is the same. 3000 has a slightly deeper spool and a bigger handle knob. Quote
Super User Tywithay Posted June 12, 2020 Super User Posted June 12, 2020 42 minutes ago, richard203 said: so 3000 is better than 2500? Not really better or worse. Mostly comes down to personal preference. Quote
FLbass97 Posted June 14, 2020 Posted June 14, 2020 Great reels! I have two 2500s and two 3000s. The 3000s have 15lb braid and the 2500s have 10 lb braid. I use them for bass, sea trout, snook and redfish. My oldest one is 6 years old, has been used extensively in salt and is still going strong. I almost always use artificial lures so tons of casting. I also have a Daiwa bg 2500 and you can certainly tell the difference after a day of casting. Quote
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