Medium sized spinning reels (4000 – 5500) These are medium sized spinning reels ideal for rods in the 7-8 foot range They are best for targeting mid sized species up to about 30 pounds, and work best with 8-14lb monofilament, or 10-25lb braid. Is Shimano Stradic worth the money? The Shimano Stradic Ci4+ is a … Read more
The 5000 size is an excellent general go-to for targeting any kind of fish, such as bluefish or stripers If the surf is down and I’m hunting whiting or flounder at the shore break, I’ll go as small as a 3000. However, if I’m chasing big fish with big baits , I’ll use a 7000 … Read more
“SW” stands for saltwater and means that this reel has some degree of corrosion resistance. Is Shimano Stradic worth the money? 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. Is … Read more
Is Shimano Stradic worth the money? 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. Is the Shimano Stradic discontinued? New Shimano Vanford 2020 replaces the iconic Stradic CI4+ It’s a … Read more
New Shimano Vanford 2020 replaces the iconic Stradic CI4+ It’s a bold move by Shimano who has released the New Shimano Vanford 2020 spin reel and retired an old Aussie favourite. That’s right the new Shimano Vanford spin reels will replace the popular Stradic Ci4+ reels. Is shimano stradic worth the money? The Shimano Stradic … 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
These acronyms – common on many Shimano reels – represent the following: PG = power gearing . HG = High Gearing. XG = Extra-High Gearing. What is a 5000 size reel good for? Choosing a fishing rod to go with this size reel: 5000 or 50 Sized reels are of medium size and will generally … Read more
Large sized spinning reels (6000 – 30000) These are heavy sized spinning reels ideal for heavy rods used for offshore boat fishing , surf casting, or rock fishing They are great for targeting large species up to about 150+ pounds (such as tarpon), and work best with 12-60lb monofilament, or 24-100lb braid. Is Shimano Stradic … Read more
These acronyms – common on many shimano reels – represent the following: PG = Power Gearing. HG = High Gearing XG = Extra-High Gearing. What is a 3000 size reel good for? A 3000 size spinning reel is more suitable for medium sized fish (such as bass or pike), due to being lighter in weight, … Read more
This blog post will cover all the important details regarding the following topic: What Is A 4000 Size Reel Good For?. Read below to find out more. Medium sized spinning reels (4000 – 5500) They are best for targeting mid sized species up to about 30 pounds , and work best with 8-14lb monofilament, or … Read more