Shimano Stradic FI Aluminum Spinning Reel 5+1 Ball Bearing (5.7:1)

Shimano Stradic FI Aluminum Spinning Reel 5+1 Ball Bearing (5.7:1):1)

Shimano Stradic FI Aluminum Spinning Reel 5+1 Ball Bearing (5.7:1) Features

• Line Capacity: 12/265, 16/170, 20/120
• Maxium Drag: 29 Pounds
• Ball Bearings: 5 Ball Bearings/1 Roller Bearing
• Gear Ratio: 5.7:1
• Weight: 21.0 Ounces
  
  

  Shimano Stradic FI Aluminum Spinning Reel 5+1 Ball Bearing (5.7:1) Description

  Winner of American Sportfishing Associations, ICAST New Product Showcase Award for Best in Category Freshwater Reels 2007 Equipped with the Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement, Propulsion Line Management System and Aero Wrap II, the Stradic FI brings a new standard to the word durability. Featuring a Waterproof Drag system, Shielded A-RB Bearings, and sizes up to 8000, there aren't many fish the Stradic FI can't handle. And to prolong the life of your reel, the Stradic is equipped with a repairable drag clicker and maintenance port that make it easier to take care of your investment. Additional features for the STRADIC FI include: Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement, Propulsion Line Management System: Propulsion Spool Lip, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, Power Roller III, Redesigned Bail Trip, S-Arm Cam, Aero Wrap II Oscillation, SR-Concept: SR-3D Gear, SR Handle, SR One-Piece Bail Wire, S A-RB Ball Bearings, Aluminum Frame, Graphite Sideplate, Graphite Rotor, Aluminum Spool, Spare Aluminum Spool, S-Concept: S-Rotor, S-Guard, S-Arm Cam, Machined Aluminum Handle, Direct Drive Mechanism (Thread In Handle Attachment), Septon Handle Grips, WP Drag (Waterproof Drag), Maintenance Port, Fluidrive II, Floating Shaft, Dyna-Balance, Super Stopper II, and a Repairable Clicker. Stradic Fi has been approved for use in Saltwater and is rated for use with Mono, Fluorocarbon and PowerPro lines.

Shimano Stradic FI Aluminum Spinning Reel 5+1 Ball Bearing (5.7:1) Details

• Item Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds 
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.

Shimano Stradic FI Aluminum Spinning Reel 5+1 Ball Bearing (5.7:1) Reviews

This is the primary fishing reel I paid $100+ and it's worth every cent. I used to shop for the everyday $20+ fishing reels at Walmart saying to myself why the heck would anyone pay several times this price for a reel? After using these low-cost reels for a few years, they started falling apart, not to mention the road obtaining tangled frequently. The drag on the cheaper reels additionally gave me a headache as you switch, turn, and turn the drag to regulate it and its on too heavy or lightweight with little space in between. I finally made the plunge and acquired 2 of the 2500 series mainly for trout and smaller fish. The moment I opened the box and started turning the handle on the Stradic, I was amazed. I asked myself how will a reel be therefore sleek? The worth on Amazon for the 2500 series is $128 with free ship and no tax. They choose 159.99 plus tax at the local sporting goods stores. The reel also comes with an extra identical aluminum spool. It also has a repairable drag clicker should it ever wear out.

When you compare the stats for this reel with even the lower end Shimanos just like the Saros, the Stradic could be a winner. It's lighter, retrieves more inches of line per flip, and most likely has the best drag in its category and size. It offers 15 lbs of drag during a reel under 10oz and 34 inches of line per turn due to its high gear ratio.

When I used to open my cheap reels to oil them and i bear in mind seeing the ball bearings. If you can see ball bearings, sand and dirt can additionally go inside it simply. When I removed the handle of Stradic, I may not see the ball bearings as a result of they are sealed. The drag is additionally sealed and water tight. The maintainace port on the reel is another nice feature. You unscrew it and place a few drops of oil and screw it back on. This reel was created for fresh and salt water. Despite the small size of this reel, it had been conjointly made to handle braid line. I heard of alternative people fishing with this reel size with 20 lbs braid on this reel and catching 20+lbs fish with no problems because of its nice drag.

I apprehend from my bicycling experience that Shimano is well-known for its quality gears in the bicycling world and that i currently understand that they are simply as smart in their fishing reels.

Simply ordered the 5000 size (has 25 lbs of drag!) from Amazon for higher line capability for ocean surf fishing.