Have a 7.5 foot heavy spinning stick for the boat. Don't feel like putting a VS on it. Only going to be throwing plugs and such for bass and blues. Thinking of a sustain 8000, any thoughts on the reel ?

I have two that I use on my boat and at the Ditch. Very smooth and little to no problems with them. Smooth drag, solid construction. I'd have no problems recommending one.

I have a sustain that I use as my all around reel and I cant speak highly enough about it. Get one you will love it!

Stradic is also a great reel and a little cheaper, but both are quality products

I looked into buying one several years back, They are a very nice reel but you cannot dunk them in saltwater the way you can a VS. As long as they stay fairly dry of salt water , you should like the reel.

IMO the diff between the Sustain and Stradic does not justify the price. Go with the Stratic. I own ten or so and love all of them.

i agree, i got lots of them too.

I have five sustain 8000's, love em.

You might want to look at the Saragosa as well.

That reel has the option of a bail-less kit in case you ever want to go that way and has proven itself to be a well built reel.

A little cheaper then a Sustain but only one spool.

Think I will go with a sustain.
I destroyed a few stradics in my past.
Thank you for the input.

why you like it better

performance -wise

Stradic FI hands down.The Sustain really doesn't have that much more to offer over the Stradic.

Spheros FB is an excellent reel for the price.Its well worth considering.