STRADIC THREAD - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

IFG · 03-23-2003, 09:09 PM

I just want to put a thread out there for those Stradic FANS out there
I want to know what you use it on and Why you like it

I Have:

Stradic 1000 Fresh and Salt [schoolies]
Stradic 2000 Schoolie Surf/Boat
Stradic 4000 Light Surf/Boat
Stradic 5000 Med. Surf
Stradic 6000 Heavey Surf Plugging Reel

I like them because they are smooth light and rugged plus they cast like a dream.

mikecc · 03-23-2003, 09:54 PM

what happened to the 8000

TheSpecialist · 03-23-2003, 09:55 PM

I have a new 5000 on my schoolie rod.

BEETLE · 03-24-2003, 07:11 AM

Sold my Penn 5500 to get the Stradic !!!

JohnR · 03-24-2003, 08:45 AM

I have a 4000 for light duty stuff...

Got Stripers · 03-24-2003, 10:28 AM

Use the 4000's on the boat all the time, great reels.

kenP · 03-24-2003, 11:26 AM

I have a 2000 and 4000 and was wondering what lb test line you guys use. I have 1olb power pro on both.

JohnR · 03-24-2003, 11:41 AM

I have 20# PP right now on my 4000 backed with 12 Big Game mono and I have used 30# Spiderwire before and like it....

I'm not sure how much hard structure you had to fish before in FL but you need to go up some in line strength for a lot of the rocky areas we have to fish

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schoolie monster · 03-24-2003, 12:25 PM

I have a couple 4000's for boat and light-surf use. If I was buying one especially for the surf, I wouldn't get anything below the 4000 'cause of line capacity.

I use 30# magibraid w/ 10lb. big game as backing... I think that's too light 'cause I got to the backing once and the connection snapped quick. Not sure if it was the knot itself or the braid cut through the mono. It was a double uni-knot.

I ordered some 20# magibraid for flats fishing just to be a bit more stealthy. I'll see how that goes.

I use the reels on 7- 7.5 foot graphite rods for schoolies to smaller keeper size fish from the boat and surf. I throw alot of jerkbaits and other plastics. I also use them for lighter plugs like floating poppers or lipless crankbaits, and for throwing small spoons for albies.

I like the reel for the instant anti-reverse, smooth operation and because it is so light. It also has a great drag. With a good graphite rod, you can cast all day without wearing down.

They are great for light-tackle fishing.

HESH2 · 03-24-2003, 03:50 PM

USE STRATIC 4000FG WITH 12 BIG GAMGREAT FOR SMALL SCHOOLIES AND SMALL BLUES.HAD AN FE MODEL THAT GAVE ME SOME PROBLEMS.I THINK THE NEW ONES ARE FH MODELS.SERVICED IT AND IT LOOKED LIKE IT WAS GOING TO BE A PROJECT BUT WAS VERY EASY.IF YOU EVER HAVE A PROBLEN SENT TO CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER ALOT OF THE TIME THEY WILL SWAP TO A BETTER REEL.

mrmacey · 03-24-2003, 05:59 PM

today i was throwing my lures with my new stradic thanks capesams and john r!! one problem i was having was bail flip seemed to get stuck anyone know solution!!

IFG · 03-24-2003, 09:12 PM

Yall are blabbin bought using the 4000 for light stuff well you'd be surprised to see what she'll handle. If I can bring in several Keepers on a 1000 I think the 4000 can do some damage

I cant wait to try the new Stradics they look sweet