What happened to the Shimano stradic Ci4?
What happened to the Shimano stradic Ci4?
New Shimano Vanford 2020 replaces the iconic Stradic CI4+ That’s right the new Shimano Vanford spin reels will replace the popular Stradic Ci4+ reels. The Vanford has taken the looks and feel of the iconic Stradic Ci4+ and added some welcome improvements in performance and durability.
How much drag does a Stradic 4000 have?
Shimano Stradic 4000 XGFL
| Reel Name: | Mono Line Cap. (test/yd): | Max Drag (lb): |
|---|---|---|
| Shimano Stradic 4000 XGFL | 8/240, 10/200, 12/160 | 24 |
What is a Shimano CI4?
CI4 stands for Carbon Interfusion with the 4 referring to the number of electrons in the carbon atom. This carbon fiber reinforced graphite material is over one and a half times stronger than Shimano’s normal XT-7 graphite and is over 20 percent lighter.
What is the difference between Stradic FL and Ci4?
FL has a slightly taller spool that allows for longer casts compared to the shorter Ci4 spools. The Ci4 is a lighter reel coming in at 6.7oz(2500 size), due to new lighter rotor, has Hagane gear, and X-ship.
Is the stradic waterproof?
The drag is smooth as silk and to top it off, it is water resistant and has a wide range of settings with the micro-click adjustable drag knob.
How durable is the Shimano stradic CI4 4000?
All in all, the Shimano Stradic ci4 4000 is super durable and strong. It is meant to handle quite a bit of weight and pressure, not to mention that it has no problems with saltwater.
Are Shimano stradic FK reels discontinued?
Shimano discontinued Stradic FJ reels and released the Stradic FK series in July 2015. The FK reels are the upgraded version of discontinued FJ series. So What was new in Shimano stradic FK vs FJ?
Is the stradic CI4 4000 the best reel for long distance fishing?
As you can see, this reel does have a lot of line capacity which helps for long distance fishing. Although, you may have noticed that this reel is not built for very heavy line, which can be a drawback if you are going for larger fish. When it comes to braided line, the Stradic ci4 4000 can handle quite a bit of it.
What is the difference between stradic C3000 and stradic 2000hg?
The Stradic 1000HG can hold 85 yds of 15-pound PowerPro or 140 yds of 4-pound test mono. The 2000HG retrieves 140 yds of 8-pound mono or 145 yds of 15-pound test PowerPro. With its larger spool on a body sized 2500, C3000HG retrieves 140 yds of 20-pound PowerPro or 170 yds of 8-pound mono.