The Shimano Stradic Ci4+ is a fantastic reel . At $229, it is a bit of an investment but well worth the money when you think about what all you can do with it. Did Shimano discontinue the Stradic CI4? New Shimano Vanford 2020 replaces the iconic Stradic CI4+ It’s a bold move by Shimano … Read more
The C3000 is essentially a reel with a 2500 size body , but a 3000 sized spool Larger diameter spools help with line management because the line is not wound onto the spool as compact as it is with smaller sized spools. Is shimano stradic worth the money? The Shimano Stradic Ci4+ is a fantastic … Read more
I talked to Robert Dufek, Shimano Southeast Regional Manager, at ICAST 2021 to understand what is causing the problems and when they will be resolved. According to Dufek, the 2021 gear shortage is caused by the perfect storm of lingering COVID-19 restrictions, rising shipping costs, and a huge increase in demand. What is the new … Read more