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08-16-2010, 09:32 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,505
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Shimano sustain
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 ?
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May fortune favor the foolish....
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08-17-2010, 07:05 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Franklin Ma
Posts: 402
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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.
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08-17-2010, 10:47 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: On the ocean
Posts: 209
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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!
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08-17-2010, 11:00 AM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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Stradic is also a great reel and a little cheaper, but both are quality products
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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08-17-2010, 11:55 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Cumberland,RI
Posts: 8,555
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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.
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Saltheart
Custom Crafted Rods by Saltheart
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08-17-2010, 01:42 PM
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M.S.B.A.
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: I live in the Villiage of Hyannis in the Town of Barnstable in the Commonwealth of MA
Posts: 2,795
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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.
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"It is impossible to complain and to achieve at the same time"--Basic Patrick (on a good day)
 
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08-17-2010, 03:59 PM
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Uncle Remus
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Lakeville Ma.
Posts: 14,773
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i agree, i got lots of them too.
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"A beach is a place where a man can feel he's the only soul in the world that's real"
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08-17-2010, 04:31 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
Posts: 9,511
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I have five sustain 8000's, love em.
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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08-18-2010, 07:07 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Newport, RI
Posts: 2,316
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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.
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08-18-2010, 07:10 PM
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Too old to give a....
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,505
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Think I will go with a sustain.
I destroyed a few stradics in my past.
Thank you for the input.
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May fortune favor the foolish....
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08-19-2010, 04:43 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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let us know
why you like it better
performance -wise
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08-19-2010, 02:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: RI
Posts: 5,704
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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.
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