Problem Shimano Stradic!

[Elmo]

I bought a Spheros 8000 since my 4500 baitrunner has been flawless for about 15 years now. I haven't had a problem with the 8000 but I know someone that has, and he was told that it is not a completely sealed reel. I would think that using it in the surf could be a problem. I don't use mine in the surf so I really wouldn't know.

[Slingah]

Originally Posted by Elmo

I haven't had a problem with the 8000 but I know someone that has, and he was told that it is not a completely sealed reel. I would think that using it in the surf could be a problem.

It is not completely sealed, cannot stand to be dunked.....it has a waterproof drag is all.....where as the Stradic does not...

[Elmo]

Thanks for clarifying Slingah. I assumed that it was completely sealed when I bought mine so I just wanted to pass the info along in the event anyone did the same.

[Jim D]

i have two broken stradics...the anti-reverse went on both of them after minimal use

[Mike P]

I've seen a few Spheros reels come into Mike's shop that were pretty well corroded internally. It isn't as waterproof as a lot of people seem to think

[Canalman]

Originally Posted by Jim D

i have two broken stradics...the anti-reverse went on both of them after minimal use

Easy fix. Did you lubricate the anti-reverse?

[Joey G]

T-9 , I HAVE 6 STRADICS NEVER HAD A PROBLEM..