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Brand: Shimano

Located in: Reels, Spinning Reels, Shimano

The Shimano Stradic CI4 Spinning Reels feature Shimano#39;s CI4 material for construction of the frame, sideplate and rotor. CI4 stands for Carbon Interfusion with the 4 referring to the number of electrons in the carbon atom. This carbon fiber reinforced graphite material is over one and a half times stronger than Shimano#39;s normal XT-7 graphite and is over 20 percent lighter. And because the frame, sideplate and rotor does not contain metal, these components are impervious to rust and corrosion.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.8 stars

(based on 6 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Durable(5), Easy casting(6), Line doesn't tangle(6), Reliable(5), Smooth drag system(6)

Best Uses:

Jigging(3), River fishing(6), Shore casting(3)

Describe Yourself:

Avid fisher(5)

Was this a gift?:

No(4)

Awesome!

By Robert

from Bulverde, Texas on 1/28/2011

Pros:

Durable, Easy Casting, LIGHTWEIGHT, Line Doesn't Tangle, Reliable, Smooth Drag System, Smooth Reeling

Best Uses:

Jigging, River Fishing, Shore Casting

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shimano Shimano Stradic CI4 Spinning Reels:

Extremely light weight, great casting distance, awesome drag system, easy maintenance, compact size......the best spinning reel I've ever owned!

stradic ci4 2500

By mike

from washington state on 1/10/2011

Pros:

Durable, Easy Casting, LIGHTWEIGHT, Line Doesn't Tangle, Reliable, Smooth Drag System, Smooth Reeling

Cons:

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shimano Shimano Stradic CI4 Spinning Reels:

I was very impressed how smooth and lightweight the reel was. I own two now, a 2500, and a 3000. both reels perform flawlesly. I personally don't see the need to own any other kind of reel.

Stradic CI4 2500

By Ben the fishman

from Los Angeles, CA on 9/15/2010

Pros:

Easy Casting, Line Doesn't Tangle, Smooth Drag System, Smooth Reeling

Cons:

Had to buy spare spool

Best Uses:

River Fishing, Shore Casting

Describe Yourself:

Beginner

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shimano Shimano Stradic CI4 Spinning Reels:

Nice and smooth light reel. Would give 5 star if includes a spare spool.

best reel ever owned

By unclebuck from mass. on 9/13/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easy Casting, Line Doesn't Tangle, Reliable, Smooth Drag System, Smooth Reeling, This reel weighs only 71

Best Uses:

River Fishing

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Was this a gift?:

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shimano Shimano Stradic CI4 Spinning Reels:

io use this river fishing for smallmouth bass it works great best reel ive ever owned

FABULOUS REEL

By Iowa Fisherman

from Iowa on 6/8/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easy Casting, Line Doesn't Tangle, Reliable, Smooth Drag System, Smooth Reeling

Best Uses:

Freshwater spin-fishing, Jigging, River Fishing, Trolling

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shimano Shimano Stradic CI4 Spinning Reels:

I'm a big Shimano fan, so I expected this to be a good reel. I had NO idea how good it would be!

I've never owned a Stella--I see no reason to spend that much for a reel. I have, however, USED a Stella, and I can report that the CI4 is the Stella's equal, if not its better.

Casts and retrieves are flawless, effortless, and smooth almost beyond belief.

The reel is also amazingly light in weight. Does that couple of ounces make a difference when you're on the water in northern Ontario and casting for 10 hours a day? It sure does!

It's almost as if the reel isn't even there. It's that good.

Kudos also to FishUSA for GETTING this reel to me at a time when nobody else in the country could get one.

Am I a satisfied customer?

OH, yeah!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Stradic 2500 ci4

By Swan from Oakland, CA on 3/7/2010

Pros:

Durable, Easy Casting, Line Doesn't Tangle, Perfect for fishing Senko, Reliable, Smooth Drag System, Smooth Reeling

Cons:

Everyone is out of stock, Hard to find everyone so, No extra spool

Best Uses:

Bass fishing from boat, Jigging, River Fishing, Shore Casting, Trolling

Describe Yourself:

Avid Fisher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Shimano Shimano Stradic CI4 Spinning Reels:

Best reel I have had so far. Smooth and easy to cast. Can feel the structure as you drag your Senko across the bottom. I have had the Stradic FH and MGFA, Daiwa Z and this reel is the best yet.

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