bjohnson Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 I have been trying to decide if it is worth an extra $90 dollars for the Sustain over the Stradic FI. I am only a weekend fisherman, here and there when I get a chance so could I justify the extra money for the Sustain? I appreciate your opinions and suggestions. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 16, 2009 Super User Posted January 16, 2009 I have a Sustain and it is DEFINITELY NOT worth the extra money. 8-) Quote
bjohnson Posted January 16, 2009 Author Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks RW, I appreciate all your help. I asked a month or so ago about your Sustain and 10 trips to BPS later still haven't decided. LOL I think I am going to go with the Stradic but wanted to make sure I wasn't making the a decision I would regret. Quote
fathom Posted January 16, 2009 Posted January 16, 2009 once bought a sustain after years of using stradics. the sustains are a tad smoother but, otherwise there's little difference. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 16, 2009 Super User Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks RW, I appreciate all your help. I asked a month or so ago about your Sustain and 10 trips to BPS later still haven't decided. LOL I think I am going to go with the Stradic but wanted to make sure I wasn't making the a decision I would regret. Go ahead and get the Sustain, you won't regret it. This is a fine reel, I just don't think it is much of a "step up", but you might like it more than me. 8-) Quote
LAO162 Posted January 17, 2009 Posted January 17, 2009 When it comes to Shimano reels, it's RW tells it like it is If you haven't done so already, you should call Shimano customer service. The CS reps are top notch and have both knowledge and passion for their products. They will probably describe in detail the differences in both design and function on the water. Enjoy! Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted January 17, 2009 Super User Posted January 17, 2009 Just yesterday I ran into a buddy that's a real reel maven, fixes them for a living. He had with him a Shimano Biomaster. As fine a reel as I have seen. Made in Japan, not Malyasia, for japanese anglers and from what I understand, they won't buy junk. It was small in size and weighing only 10.4 oz for the 6000 series reel. Smooth as can be. I was so impressed that it is for sure my next reel. I have a sradic fi4000 and I'd pick the biomaster. It's a similiar price range to the stradic. Quote
Super User Alpster Posted January 17, 2009 Super User Posted January 17, 2009 I have 2 Stradics that are older models. I don't have an FI version of the Stradic. I also have a "Twin Power" JDP version of the Sustain and it is a much nicer reel than the Straidics I have. I hope I haven't confused the issue. JMHO Ronnie Quote
bassripper2000 Posted January 19, 2009 Posted January 19, 2009 Yeah, I too was once in the same boat as you. Then one day I went to get my reel serviced at shimano in Irvine and asked the guy there. He said don't waste you money, get a Stradic FI.... the Sustain is basically the same reel with a couple features that isn't worth the extra dough.... so I bought a Stradic Now if you want to buy a reel in the Sustain price range, I would take a long hard look at the new Daiwa Fuego A, same as the japanese Daiwa Luvias........ you will not be dissapointed. Btw. I fished the Steez Exist this weekend, blows the stella away.... Sorry RW.... you have to try the Daiwa spinning reels.... I am amazed.... sorry off topic. Quote
franklinfishfinder Posted January 20, 2009 Posted January 20, 2009 I have both and would pick the sustain over the stradic fi. The sustain is a little smoother. but both are awsome reels in my book. Quote
bjohnson Posted January 20, 2009 Author Posted January 20, 2009 Thanks again to everyone, I value all of your opinions. I went to Cabelas yesterday and think I have decided to go with the Stradic. Thanks again to all that replied Quote
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