Stradic FI

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by basswipe

Love my Spheros.By far the best deal for any reel.My 8000 is a 1st year production reel and still going strong.

The new Stradic is a major improvement over the older models.By far a much better reel than the Spheros.But as you said and I agree with,
the Spheros is the better deal.

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

[basswipe]

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.

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by basswipe

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.

The new Stradic feels more like a Sustain then the old Stradic. In fact if you like smooth it's tough to tell them apart.

I'm still a big Spheros fan as always, but the Stradic has potential to be un upgrade from the Spheros rather the downgrade it generally seemed to be before.

On a side note I was just digging around the Shimano website and there's place holders for two new reels in the "Saltwater Spinning Reels" category, the Saragosa and the Spheros FB.

[basswipe]

Originally Posted by Pete_G

On a side note I was just digging around the Shimano website and there's place holders for two new reels in the "Saltwater Spinning Reels" category, the Saragosa and the Spheros FB.

Interesting.Very interesting.

Wonder what the price will be.If its less than the StradicFI but more than the older Spheros and no spare spool it'll be a tough call as to whether its worth it.

I'm sure the no bail feature on 14000 and 18000(minus the upgrade) will jack the price up on those two models.Plus these two gotta be absolute tanks!

After looking at the stats on Shimano's site they've actually lightened up the newer reels over the older ones.

* Features Stopperless Design
* Aluminum Frame
* Graphite Sideplate
* Graphite Rotor (Aluminum on 14000 & 18000 sizes)
* Power Roller III Line Roller
* Aerowave Oscillation (3000 & 8000 sizes only)
* Aero wrap Oscillation (14000 & 18000 sizes only)
* 3 + 1 Bearings (4 + 1 on 14000 & 18000 sizes only)
* Direct Drive Mechanism
* Easy Access Drag Washers
* Dartainium Drag (6000 - 18000 sizes only)
* Rubber Handle Grips
* Repairable Clicker
* Optional Kit available for No Bail Wire configuration on 14000 & 18000 sizes. Part Number: SWBAILKIT)

[ridler72]

Good find. They must have just added it. I was on not along ago and didn't see it.

Some may like in the new Spheros:

# Optional Kit available for No Bail Wire configuration on 14000 & 18000 sizes. Part Number: SWBAILKIT)

[ridler72]

Here are the new Saragosa and Spheros models. No specs yet from Shimanos' website. Looks like I have a new Albie reel.