Saltwater Fishing Reel
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Does anyone have the new Shimano Stradic FI Fishing Reel?
If so what do you think of it?
I am thinking of getting one for bass fishing + inshore saltwater fishing.
I own the older Stradic series and think they are excellent reels. In fact the ONLY reels I own now-a-days are either Daiwa, Shimano, or Plfueger.(Although I do have a Lamson flyreel, & I use to own 5 Penns before I moved to MN & sold them. No reason to own a 650SS in MN!! lol)
However, after reading some reviews at (www.cabelas.com) I'm not so sure if the FI series will hold up over time. You are taking a chance they won't be as durable as their predecessors. Go read the review at cabelas.com!
At $159 there are some other choices that might not have as many "bugs" as the FI.
Example-If your gonna spend $159 on a Stradic (heck!) , spend $200 and get a Sustain! Bass Pro has them on sale!
And if your gonna spend $200 on a Sustain get a Quantum Cabo for $189! (logic!) Everyone RAVES about these reels on the flats!
I am NOT a Quantum buyer, but I have a friend who swears by them. Currently I'm living in MN, but when I move back home, (St. Augustine/Jacksonville FLA), I'm gonna buy a couple Cabo for exactly what you intend to use yours for- inshore salt & Bass fishing.
Currently, I have my eye on the BRAND NEW Pflueger Supreme XT ($129). I think it's gonna get purchased next week, by ME! (lol)
Anyway, thats just my 2 cents. When it comes to Reels & Rods everyone has an opinion!
Good luck!
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