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Got my latest Bass Pro catalog in the mail recently, and was admiring this reel. I'm about due for a new spinning reel and have never owned a "good" one. At about $225, it's more than twice what I've spent in the past on a reel..but hey, I'm worth it. Any online reports I've read have been very positive.
You will not be dissapointed. I love my Stradic, bought the gf the newer style and now im jealous of hers.
ya they are the smoothest reel out there i picked mine up last year at the toronto sportsman show for 190 bucks. Well worth it in my mind.
I've been eyeing it for quite a while. Only reason I haven't pulled the trigger is I've been waiting to see the new Pflueger patriarch in a comparable size to the ci4 2500. Stock has been slow to the market - atleast where I have been looking.
The price tag is about the same..weight is very close (within .6oz I belive), but the pflueger comes with a spare spool...decisions decisions..
why not if you have the extra cash
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Originally Posted by bicephalic
I hear you~I've been fishing Pfluegers exclusively for the past 3 years (Presidents) and think they're great reels for the money. (under $75 with a spare spool) I looked at the Patriarch in the Bass Pro catalog too. Can't say it looks as nice as the Stradic, but I won't buy the Stradic until I've held one of those...unless they take too long to get here.
Bass Pro in Vaughan is apparently sold out of CI4s, which I find odd. I haven't held one of those yet either. Trying to hash through some of the decision-making process first...see what people think of them.
Thanks for everyone's input.
I played with one around christmas. The lightest reel that I've had the pleasure to play with. I think the price tag can be justified if you really love it. I got 2 stradic that my wife now use that are from mid 90s and both still works great.
Thanks again for the input...the perch, crappie and bass are in even MORE trouble this year. lol
Just found the patriarch for 175 on amazon.com. I haven't held one yet but am eager to give it a whirl.Quote:
Originally Posted by bicephalic
great reel
I'll play devils advocated because I had considered getting a Stradic Ci4 to pair with a Loomis Bronzeback. However after playing with it in bass pro there were a few features that I found off putting.
1. The foam handle is flat out irritating. I spoke with a shimano rep and even he admitted that most people are not a fan of it.
2. It is lighter than a regular stradic by only 2 ounces yet is 50 dollars more expensive than a Stradic FI
I am a loyal Shimano user and instead I decided to get another Stradic FI to go with my Bronzeback. I did not regret my decision in the slightest.
I had both of them in my hand today ,the Stradic 2500 CI4+ and the Patriarch and seriously I was really liking the Patrirch in feel ,but I had to go with the shimano since I have had a few shimano's in the stable and the other reason is they did not have the Patriarch in the sane size as the 2500 series ,they had 1 bigger and 1 smaller ,so Stradic C14 it was .Guess now I got to get out on Lake muskoka and fill the boat with some eyes . I also bought the Fenwick Methods to go with this reel, hopefully it works out right for me.
I used to be a die-hard pflueger reel user but I just switched over to the stradic ci4+, paired it up with a Fenwick aetos, pricy combo at around 400 bucks but well worth it IMO!
After I realized the Fenwick methods rod I had was a medium to medium heavy action ,I returned the pole and replaced it with the St Croix premier 6'6" medium light action with the shimano Stradic CI4+ .should be a deadly combo.
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Originally Posted by Mr Strothers
I own two Pfluger Patriarch and two Ci4+. Both are really good reels but the Shimano is just plain awesome. So light, ultra smooth and very nice to look at . I'm not a Shimano guy by any means, I am a die hard Abu Garcia guy. But when a great product arrives, one has to admit it.
Kev
Fantastic reel have had mine for one season , you won't be disappointed
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I've been using stradics for over 20 years. Middle 4 are stradics. Top reel is a phluger. I do have a CI4 as well that I got a great deal on but for me the "regular" stradics are where it's at for me for performance/price.
Ditto for the lightweight foam. I hate it on rods and reels.
I run a Stradic Ci4+ on a Zodias rod.
Not cheap but the combo is unreal!
I run two. Love em both. If my facts are straight, it has a lower drag strength that the standard Stradic. Just be aware of the specific model, and your intended use.