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Trout and Redfish Spinning Reel
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:02 am
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:02 am
My awesome wife bought me a Cajun custom Cajun Delta fishing rod for Father’s Day and told me to go pick out any reel I want. I think I have it narrowed down to the Shimano Stradic CI4+ 3000 and the Daiwa Ballistic LT 2500. I think it would be hard to go wrong with either but I thought I’d see if anyone has first hand experience here. I even considered looking at a Van Staal R50 but that seems a tad excessive. ??
This post was edited on 6/19/18 at 9:21 am
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Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:11 am to Mr Mom
For saltwater I would look at Penn. Seems to me that all the other brands never stay as smooth then my Penn does. I hose all my poles and reels with freshwater when we get back to the dock.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:12 am to Mr Mom
The Daiwa. They are just so smooth, and that one has,
quote:
MAGSEALED-reduces water and debris from traveling down the shaft
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:13 am to Mr Mom
Shimano. 2000/2500/3000 size. Whichever one you like best. I am a big fan of the Stradic. The Ultegra and NASCI look nice as well. I have been going smaller on my spinning reels now that I use braided line capacity is never an issue.
This post was edited on 6/19/18 at 9:14 am
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:13 am to Mr Mom
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Shimano Stradivarius
Sounds fancy!
If you mean the stradic ci4+, I couldn't recommend it enough for saltwater. I have a 2500 size for trout and reds. It's very lightweight and I can cast it all day. I also like how it doesn't have a reverse switch on the bottom, so to me, that makes it a little more watertight when fishing saltwater.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:15 am to commode
The only reason I haven’t really looked at penn is their weight. I’m really wanting to keep this set up light. The two reels i mentioned are both just a touch over 6 oz and I don’t think penn has anything that light.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:17 am to Saskwatch
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I am a big fan of the Stradic.
Second vote for the Stradic here, but if working with a little tighter of a budget the NASCI is actually a really nice reel for $100
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:22 am to Lord_Ford
Budget isn’t too much of an issue this time... just trying to stay away from Van Staal and Stella’s.
This post was edited on 6/19/18 at 9:23 am
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:26 am to Mr Mom
A friend of mine uses the CI4+. Those are nice reels, very smooth.
My favorite of all time was a Daiwa, though I forget the model, it was one of the higher end ones. Got it about 15 years ago. It outlasted all my shimanos (not CI4's though, mostly sedonas and saharas). The Daiwa was light, smooth and durable. I've also had low end daiwas that were garbage.
I guess I'm no help. Can't go wrong with either.
My favorite of all time was a Daiwa, though I forget the model, it was one of the higher end ones. Got it about 15 years ago. It outlasted all my shimanos (not CI4's though, mostly sedonas and saharas). The Daiwa was light, smooth and durable. I've also had low end daiwas that were garbage.
I guess I'm no help. Can't go wrong with either.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 9:58 am to commode
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For saltwater I would look at Penn. Seems to me that all the other brands never stay as smooth then my Penn does. I hose all my poles and reels with freshwater when we get back to the dock.
Penn Reels and an Ugly Stick. Unbreakable combo.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 11:18 am to Mr Mom
After picking up a CI4, I was hooked. Been using them for a few years and haven't looked back.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 11:32 am to Mr Mom
quote:
I am a big fan of the Stradic. The Ultegra
own both. ultegra is my favorite, but cannot go wrong with these two.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 12:06 pm to Screaming Viking
Yeah... I think Im going to go with the Stradic CI4+. Most of my other reels are Shimano as well. I was just thinking about trying a different brand for something different.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 12:29 pm to Mr Mom
Stradic or NASCI. I think the NASCI replaced the Symetre (?)...have two symetre's that have been saltwater workhorses. Probably getting a NASCI when (if) they give out. But if someone else is buying...upgrade.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 1:00 pm to Mr Mom
Penn Battle 2 3500
Posted on 6/19/18 at 1:02 pm to Sid in Lakeshore
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Ugly Stick
I never get the love for these things. A 2x4 is pretty sturdy too and has about the same sensitivity. To each his own though.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 1:17 pm to Who Me
quote:I can't believe anyone still buys them. Worst rods sold anywhere.
Ugly Stick
I never get the love for these things.
Posted on 6/19/18 at 1:31 pm to AlxTgr
Penn spinfisher V 3500 is you are going to be surfcasting etc. Reel guys are sealed and waterproof. Shimino otherwise
Posted on 6/19/18 at 1:45 pm to Mr Mom
Stradic CI4+ 3000
I have the regular Stradic on a Cajun Delta MH and its def one of my favorite set ups. I love my Cajun rods.
I have the regular Stradic on a Cajun Delta MH and its def one of my favorite set ups. I love my Cajun rods.
This post was edited on 6/19/18 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 6/19/18 at 2:42 pm to Mr Mom
I have 2 stradic CI4 reels. One I have had for at least 5-6 years and the other is 2 years old. I have never had an issue with either, great reels.
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