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Ake G · 06-06-2007, 07:40 AM

Both reels stink.

I have two stradics. Both got heavy use in my kayak and in the surf but I did maintain them.One is a corroded pile of parts sitting in a pie tin in my shop. One good dunking and it was finished after only 2 seasons. You would not have believed how bad it looked inside.The other (a 6000) has assorted drag issues,peeling paint and weighs a ton. One season old. Both total wastes of $$$$ for me.

I now have a Van Staal. It is a total pleasure to use and can really take a beating.

06-06-2007, 07:40 AM	#9
Ake G Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern Maine Posts: 178	Both reels stink. I have two stradics. Both got heavy use in my kayak and in the surf but I did maintain them.One is a corroded pile of parts sitting in a pie tin in my shop. One good dunking and it was finished after only 2 seasons. You would not have believed how bad it looked inside.The other (a 6000) has assorted drag issues,peeling paint and weighs a ton. One season old. Both total wastes of $$$$ for me. I now have a Van Staal. It is a total pleasure to use and can really take a beating.