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Shimano® Stradic® FI Spinning Reel | 
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| Brand: Shimano
Category: Sports
Buy New: $124.99 - $229.99
as of 9/10/2010 01:03:25 EDT details
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Rating: 8 reviews
Sales Rank: 4020
Media: Misc.
Size: ST3000FI
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
MPN: ST6000FI
ASIN: B001ECB8BI
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Product Description
Shimano Stradic FI Spinning Reel. Made tough and durable to handle the heavyweight bouts! Fight after fight, this baby delivers the knockout blow! Equipped with Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement, Propulsion Line Management System and the Aero Wrap II Oscillation System, the Stradic increases casting distance with less effort, while arming you with a durable, dutiful Reel that's always game for the next battle royale! More: Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement uses a special cold-forged aluminum drive gear and a hardened brass pinion gear retain out-of-the-box smoothness much longer than all stainless steel drivetrains; 5-component Propulsion Line management System means longer casts with less effort, while drastically reducing the chance of backlash, wind knots or tangles; Aero Wrap II provides uniform line lay and winding shape to prevent loss of energy during the cast while providing longer casts than other oscillation systems; Graphite sideplate and rotor; aluminum body; Machined aluminum handle with direct drive handle that screws directly into the main gear, and is finished off with Septon grips; Five shielded A-RB and one roller bearing enhance the smooth performance; Waterproof drag on all models can really put the heat on a big fish; Spare aluminum spool; Pick Model. Order Now! Model No.: ST1000FI, Retrieve per Crank (in.): 29, Wt. (ozs.): 7 1/2, Line Rating (lbs./yds.): 2/270, 4/140, 6/110, Max Drag (lbs.): 7, Gear Ratio: 6.0:1; Model No.: ST2500FI, Retrieve per Crank (in.): 34, Wt. (ozs.): 9 1/2, Line Rating (lbs./yds.): 6/200, 8/140, 10/120, Max Drag (lbs.): 15, Gear Ratio: 6.0:1; Model No.: ST3000FI, Retrieve per Crank (in.): 35, Wt. (ozs.): 9 1/2, Line Rating (lbs./yds.): 6/230, 8/170, 10/140, Max Drag (lbs.): 15, Gear Ratio: 6.0:1; Model No.: ST4000FI, Retrieve per Crank (in.): 36, Wt. (ozs.): 11 1/2, Line Rating (lbs./yds.): 8/240, 10/200, 12/160, Max Drag (lbs.): 20, Gear Ratio: 5.8:1; Shimano Stradic FI Spinning Reel
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Shimano Stradic...Great for Price... March 31, 2010
J. Furman (Santa Rosa, CA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Just put my second Stradic 2500 FI to use with fluro. Just as the first, it works fine. I was thinking of spending the extra $$ for the new, highly rated lightweight reel that they brought out. But, given the unavilability of it at much if any discount, the lack of a free extra spool included, and the fact that on rods that the Stradic FI balances well, the lighter reel wouldn't. It weighs as much or less than the small 1000s for light-ultra-light rods.
Considering the price of Stradic FI being sold by Amazon itself, $130, no tax, no shipping, it can't be beaten. Are there better, quieter, smoother??? Sure, but look at the prices......unless you're a tournament pro and make 3000 casts on average per day fishing fast, this is the best deal, best build quality, etc.
Nice reel September 11, 2009
Richard C. Palson (Massachusetts)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This reel, Stradic 1000f1, is a little gem. It is well built and smooth operating. The first fish I took (and released) on it was a 27 inch striped bass on an ultra light rod. Good fun, and the reel performed flawlessly. The only comment I might make is the spool capacity. A 36 inch bass might have taken my line. Most fishermen will use it for lighter fish, so no problem. You will love it.
RCJ Palson
The Best Shimano Reel For The Price! May 16, 2010
J. Cho
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is the first fishing reel I paid $100+ and it is worth every cent. I used to buy the typical $20+ fishing reels at Walmart saying to myself why the heck would anyone pay several times this price for a reel? After using these cheap reels for a few years, they started falling apart, not to mention the line getting tangled frequently. The drag on the cheaper reels also gave me a headache as you turn, turn, and turn the drag to adjust it and its on too heavy or light with little room in between. I finally made the plunge and bought two 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 can a reel be so smooth? The price on Amazon for the 2500 series is $128 with free ship and no tax. They go for 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 like the Saros, the Stradic is a winner. It is lighter, retrieves more inches of line per turn, and probably has the best drag in its class and size. It offers 15 lbs of drag in a reel under 10oz and 34 inches of line per turn thanks to its high gear ratio.
When I used to open my cheap reels to oil them and I remember seeing the ball bearings. If you can see ball bearings, sand and dirt can also go inside it easily. When I removed the handle of Stradic, I could not see the ball bearings because they are sealed. The drag is also sealed and water tight. The maintainace port on the reel is another great feature. You unscrew it and place a few drops of oil and screw it back on. This reel was made for fresh and salt water. Despite the small size of this reel, it was also made to handle braid line. I heard of other people fishing with this reel size with 20 lbs braid on this reel and catching 20+lbs fish with no problems thanks to its great drag.
I know from my bicycling experience that Shimano is well known for its quality gears in the bicycling world and I now know that they are just as good in their fishing reels.
Just ordered the 5000 size (has 25 lbs of drag!) from Amazon for higher line capacity for ocean surf fishing.
Buy the best and invest in years of quality fishing April 13, 2010
C. Caswell (Dorr, MI United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought a few of these after my fishing buddy has been using his Stradic reels for nearly 20 years now. After going through his reels they are like new again. I want a reel that will last and great features to keep my braided line from twisting on reel. I could not be happier with product and the only brand I will buy for spinng or bait casting reels.
great reel in this word! June 5, 2010
Hao Wu (vero beach)
but The actual reel small then Photos~so if you fish in the seltwater or like indan river FL i recommed you 4000FI
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