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dondkim · 06-01-2005, 11:29 PM

I would stay with strong metal body reel and handel. IMHO Stradic is not the strongest reel for the money. I had trouble with handel being loose and finally cracked because they use plastic parts. If instant anti-reverse is not your real concern, I would recommend Daiwa Black Gold.They are all metal except wooden handel. I have owned many Daiwa Gold Series and Black Gold Series for the last couple decades. Bodies are the same and spools interchangeable. They still work like a charm. Of course I maintain them religiously. You can get them less than $100 from store and a lot less from eBay. As matter of fact I just bought another brand new Black Gold 20 from eBay for $51 including shipping.

06-01-2005, 11:29 PM	#6
dondkim Registered User iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westchester, NY Posts: 100	I would stay with strong metal body reel and handel. IMHO Stradic is not the strongest reel for the money. I had trouble with handel being loose and finally cracked because they use plastic parts. If instant anti-reverse is not your real concern, I would recommend Daiwa Black Gold.They are all metal except wooden handel. I have owned many Daiwa Gold Series and Black Gold Series for the last couple decades. Bodies are the same and spools interchangeable. They still work like a charm. Of course I maintain them religiously. You can get them less than $100 from store and a lot less from eBay. As matter of fact I just bought another brand new Black Gold 20 from eBay for $51 including shipping.