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Need new spinning reel..
Posted on 6/24/14 at 7:22 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 7:22 am
I have a big saltist that I use for reds and drum but want something lighter for inshore and surf use. I was looking at the stradic CI4+ but im not reading that it can be used for surf. Any recommendations? Plan on pairing it with a Lews 7' med 365 carbon nanolar.
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 7:23 am
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Posted on 6/24/14 at 7:25 am to LEASTBAY
Best bang for your buck is a Penn Battle IMO
Posted on 6/24/14 at 7:43 am to LEASTBAY
Used a Ci4 this weekend. So damn light. I want one. I don't know why it wouldn't be able to be used for the surf. i would imagine you would be good to go.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 7:53 am to DownSouthDave
Yeah. I'm just not sure how durable it is. Are all shimano 4000 sizes the same?
Posted on 6/24/14 at 7:59 am to LEASTBAY
I think the frame size is the same on all 4000 reels. It's made of Carbon Fiber, should be pretty durable. Guy at Bass Pro said the Shimano reels starting with the Saros have sealed bearings, which seems like something you would want from a surf reel.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:02 am to LEASTBAY
I'm sure some would disagree, but I think that 4000 is bigger than what you need for general inshore use. We were catching 35" reds on the 3000 series with no problems.
I don't surf fish, but I could see wanting more line capacity in that instance.
I don't surf fish, but I could see wanting more line capacity in that instance.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:02 am to LEASTBAY
Highly recommend
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:07 am to LEASTBAY
Shimano Sedona or Sahara 2500
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:08 am to MrCoachKlein
I never run low so maybe I will get the 3000. Usually use powerpro super slick 30
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:10 am to LEASTBAY
If budget isn't an issue....shimano Stradic
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:16 am to LEASTBAY
We put Power Pro on most reels.
I just tried the super slick though and it popped several times. I don't remember exactly what # I bought, but it was over 20# for sure.
I'm don't know if it just isn't as abrasion resistant as the regular power pro or what, but I will be relining it before I go back out.
I just tried the super slick though and it popped several times. I don't remember exactly what # I bought, but it was over 20# for sure.
I'm don't know if it just isn't as abrasion resistant as the regular power pro or what, but I will be relining it before I go back out.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:21 am to DownSouthDave
quote:most likely your knot.
I just tried the super slick though and it popped several times.
i really like the discontinued spheros. some places have the remaining stock on sale. i just got a 14000 for an offshore rig.
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 8:23 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:27 am to CarRamrod
Perhaps, but I've never had any other line pop. I'm no knot tying expert, I tie the same knot for everything, but I've never had problems before. And this is heavy line >20#, shouldn't pop from a knot. But I guess you never know.
I'll be relining anyway, better safe than sorry.
I'll be relining anyway, better safe than sorry.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:48 am to boom roasted
Shimano saharas
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:52 am to Itismemc
Quantum Cabo is a good reel as well.
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:54 am to DeltaDoc
I've been using the supersllck for a while and never a break. Even pretty big drum. Palomar knot
Posted on 6/24/14 at 8:55 am to DownSouthDave
quote:there is your problem. I had knots slip with i switched to SS. What knots you tying? braid to swivel or straight to mono/fluoro?
Perhaps, but I've never had any other line pop. I'm no knot tying expert, I tie the same knot for everything,
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:02 am to LEASTBAY
I have a different opinion on surf fishing.
I sure as hell would not take a high dollar Stradic into the surf. I don't care how well sealed up they say it is.
I buy cheap 30-40 dollar reals for surf fishing. Clean them afterwards and when they go out I chunk them.
I sure as hell would not take a high dollar Stradic into the surf. I don't care how well sealed up they say it is.
I buy cheap 30-40 dollar reals for surf fishing. Clean them afterwards and when they go out I chunk them.
This post was edited on 6/24/14 at 9:03 am
Posted on 6/24/14 at 9:07 am to Delacroix
quote:FIFY
Best bang for your buck is a Penn Spinfisher IMO
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