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from Albany NY on 5/21/2010
Comments about Shimano Shimano Stradic FI Spinning Reels:
I have used the shimano stradic now for almost 6 years. It still as smooth when it first came out of the box. This reel is extremley tough and durable. It has a very strong, smooth, put the brakes on drag system. Its also very smooth handeling. Put it all together and this reel is well worth your money and will last forever.
from Melbourne Australia on 11/1/2009
Comments about Shimano Shimano Stradic FI Spinning Reels:
I have used this reel spinning and jigging for snapper and kingfish and it's great. I have been an exclusive daiwa user when it comes to threadlines, this is as good as comparable daiwa reels.
from Aberdeen, WA on 11/13/2008
Comments about Shimano Shimano Stradic FI Spinning Reels:
I've been an avid northwest salmon/steelhead fisherman for 40 years. The past 10, I've done a lot of float fishing bait and jigs. Most spinning reals don't hold up to the riggors of fighting big strong fish.It's not uncommon to land 8-10 Kings in one day. Many spinning will handle that - but that's only one day in a long season. This reel handles it and keeps on performing. Most others don't. In our area King salmon are required to be released. The 15 pounds of drag the 2500 offers is invaluable in getting fish to the bank while still strong enough to favor survival after release. This is a quality reel that, in my book is underpriced. Simply awesome. Money very well spent.
from Southwestern PA on 7/15/2008
Comments about Shimano Shimano Stradic FI Spinning Reels:
I've got 4 older stradic reels and decided to give this series a try. No disappointments at all!!! Very light reel with a super smooth drag system, line lays extraordinarly perfect even with braid. The propulsion seems to help casting with lighter lures some but I didn't notice it alot. Definitely a reel I would buy again!!
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from Baton Rouge, LA on 7/2/2008
Comments about Shimano Shimano Stradic FI Spinning Reels:
Fantastic reel. Really smooth, well engineered, and the maintenance port is a nice touch. I use mine for inshore saltwater fishing in south Louisiana and its perfect for reds and specks. This is the second Stradic I own. The first one is 10 years old and still works great. All I do to clean it after saltwater fishing is to wash it down with a hose.
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from Vermont on 6/19/2008
Comments about Shimano Shimano Stradic FI Spinning Reels:
I've been using this reel to cast small jigs and stickbaits for smallmouth, and I have to say it is the smoothest operating spinning reel I've ever owned. The drag is superb and the reel is very well built. I would recommend this reel to anyone who is in the market for a high performance spinning reel...