Shimano Sustain 1000 Vs Shimano Stradic Ci4F 1000

[Wammiee]

Sustain ($250) vs. CI4F Reel($200)

I have had a CI4F Reel and it performed pretty flawless for me, Sustains description is top choice among professional anglers...

So I ask you guys the subtle differences of the 2.

Is the extra $50.00 worth spending?

[BassThumb]

They're both very good reels. I have them in the 2500 size, and the Sustain is a tiny bit smoother, but the Stradic is 3 oz lighter. It's a toss up, IMO.

They're both going for about $200.

http://compare.ebay.com/like/260754006119?ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&rvr_id=222873633147&crlp=1_263602_304662&UA=M*S%3F&GUID=34da06af1260a026766292c2fff2f115&itemid=260754006119&ff4=263602_304662

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370494454877#ht_1654wt_1141

[Hooligan]

They're both very good reels. I have them in the 2500 size, and the Sustain is a tiny bit smoother, but the Stradic is 3 oz lighter. It's a toss up, IMO.

They're both going for about $200.

http://compare.ebay....4=263602_304662

http://cgi.ebay.com/...#ht_1654wt_1141

I have both, and would say that if you don't mind the additional weight, the Sustain is the better reel.

[CWilliams]

I have both in the 2500 size. When im not fishing with my reel, I notice the Sustain is a bit smoother. When actually fishing, the only thing I notice is the extra weight of the Sustain. I prefer my CI4's. Now if only I could bring myself to sell my Sustain......