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Originally Posted by Mike P
It was a toss-up when the Stradic was $150 because they gave you an equal quality spare spool.
Both reels have the same aluminum gears, and IMO neither will hold up to really hard use (eg, Canal jigging with 4-5 oz or extreme submersion). The two big improvements in the Stradic are the better handle and the way it now screws into the main gear, instead of passing through and being secured by a cheap plastic nut on the opposite side plate.
Are those things worth an extra $50 now? Up to the buyer to decide  |
I really don't fish as hard as some here.
The deciding factor in the FI's favor was the waterproof drag,the handle and of course it still comes with the spare spool.Those three
improvements alone make it worth it to me for the type of fishing I do.And smooth as a mutha!
Spheros will always be my #1 recommendation to anyone looking for the best bang for their buck.