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The clear strips are for protecting the feet of the reel from the attachment points on the rod. Some of us move the reel from rod to rod depending on the style we are fishing that day. In my day they also came with two spools.

@paulamoloney1202

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks I've always been intrigued by them was thinking maybe a braid anchor to stop it spinning on the spool.

@JoeyMo973

3 жыл бұрын

@@paulamoloney1202 thats what i was thinking too lol.

@adnaankhan3185

2 жыл бұрын

How to use it

@1_izzy10

2 жыл бұрын

The clear strips are actually to tape your line to the spool to prevent it from slipping it says in the manual too

@adnaankhan3185

2 жыл бұрын

@@1_izzy10 oh okay okay thanksss

I paired the Shimano Stradic C14 4000 with a 8’6” St Croix Avid rod. The perfect combo. Casts a country mile.

Hello my name is Randy and I'm a reel alcoholic. Now that that's out of the way, I have to say that I've learned over the years that a Daiwa BG , Penn Battle 2 or a Fin nor lethal are good enough for me. IF you shop around you can buy either of these three reels for under a $100. (Just bought a Lethal 40 for $74) I take care of my reels and don't believe I'll junk one in my life time. The only thing that you get, in my opinion with the Stradic's over any of these previously mentioned is less weight and slighlty smoother. And that's nice, really nice. But for an extra $125? I just don't do it anymore. If I ever jump off the wagon again..... it'l be to buy another Daiwa Ballistic. Which has slightly better specs and just as smooth at the Stradic price point. Daiwa is making some of the best spinning reels available at any price point. And there Magseal is the real deal. Love all Salt Strong videos, thanks for taking the time to do what you guys do.

Thank you about the washers. Wow I cannot believe that....never new that about the washers...

Stradic FL 2500 is my go too .🔥🔥🔥

@tonyacevedo3149

4 жыл бұрын

SlobFish pretty solid reel!

I own the ci4+ and it's been a good reel over all for me. I make sure to keep the bearings lubed up at least once a yr. I just bought the new 3000fl today and hope it holds as well as my old 3000fj. Miss them being made in Japan and including an extra spool and reel oil. Guess the good ole days are over. Next reel I got my eye on is the curado dc.

@muskietime

4 жыл бұрын

Aaron Guenther I have us3d the Shimano Curados (“Greenies” as they were called) for years. Have one newer Curado. Good muskie reels. But, also have the Shimano Metanium DC and Metanium MGL. Get the MGL. DC is great.... but, assuming you master “thumbing” baitcaster, the MGL is beyond smooth on the cast and retrieve. Lastly, it is so affordable to send and have Shimano clean (and throughly check) your reels. Be well.

The transparent plastic strips are meant to be placed on the spool for use with braided line.

@Saltstrong

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Eric-lb7ts

4 жыл бұрын

@@Saltstrong No, it's to protect the foot of the reel

@jelmo1057

3 жыл бұрын

If you take the time to read the instructions in the box it says to use them to attach braid to the spool.

@chrisbehner4136

2 жыл бұрын

@@Eric-lb7ts no it’s for line.

@imamsusilo2567

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisbehner4136 hi bro, how about when im using the monofilament to the spool? Is that "transparan plastic" still be needed to be placed in the spool or not? Thanks bro..

The ci4 doesnt have the same XProtect so the bearings will go quicker as it's not as sealed as the standard stradic

The CI + 4 is one of the best spinning reels I've ever used recommended to anybody

@Nofishnoclue

4 жыл бұрын

Fl is nicer

@bearatts

4 жыл бұрын

FL is much nicer

@imthebestthingsincerice5122

4 жыл бұрын

Just got mine but i noticed its not as smooth compared to my Daiwa Bg Back bay and had a little bit more handle play. Dont get me wrong..its very nice and light but for $200plus dollars, its not as smooth as what I was expecting

@reharris904

3 жыл бұрын

Diawa BG feels real good

Stradic Fl will be my reel to go .. especially the 5000....👍

You said the bearings tend to go bad on Ci4+. Did you mean the line roller bearing or some of the internal bearings?

@MW3BOT

4 жыл бұрын

Id assume line roller. All my stradic fks line rollers failed. The fl has a much improved line roller.

@tonyacevedo3149

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Mcdonald the line roller and internal. I’m sure it varies from reel to reel. Not all are created equal and there are typically a few bad apples in the mix. I have had issues with the internal bearings and my buddy had his line roller go bad.

@geoffreybrown3332

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Mcdonal

Best review ever since we all know what we're trynna get lol. CI4+ is just an icon. lol But it's hard not to buy the FL just for the heritage, name, and history.

I've had mine since it came out and it still feels like the day I got it. I liked the FL so much that I got another lol I've caught a double digit largie and it didn't faze it one bit man. I've got one for small moving baits and the other for drop shot or small texas rigs. It's hands down the smoothest spinning reel at 200$ in my opinion

@tonyacevedo3149

4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! Thank you for the intel!

@chad-tacular

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed! 👍 The FL is SUCH a “bang for your buck” reel! I’m happy with mine as well. I own a 5K size.

Easy to use for any rod type it's great.

@Saltstrong

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

Going with the FL

@chad-tacular

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Na yep. Agreed 👍

I have the c14+ and have no issues with it and I fish the hell oughta it👍

They’re both SICK & and I got BOTH 💕

All of the Stradic line are excellent reels and smooth as silk. I am curious if they changed the handle material on this model from what was used on the FJ and earlier. I have a number of FJ and FH 4000 Stradics, preferring to use the same model for consistency. The handle material on a few has become a bit gummy or sticky and on one has torn where the material stops at the metal.

Hello there! Great video, but im trying to find answer. Whats the difference between shimano stradic fl2500 and fl3000? I just got fl2500 but wanted fl3000, all stores were out of stock. Did i screw up, or not? Thanks

@Saltstrong

6 ай бұрын

The differences between reels usually comes down to gears, line pick up rate, and the amount of line the spool holds.

I just bought both in a 4000 size, the bale on my ci4plus seems kinda light. Is that normal?

@THELOWBACKPAIN

4 жыл бұрын

I've noticed that on my ci4+ 1000 too. Occasionally the bail would close during casting. Kind of a bummer for a $230 reel.

I prefer the penn conflict ll because of weight,also very smooth.

@paulamoloney1202

3 жыл бұрын

I have both and prefer the Stradic ci4 but both excellent reels

i have the stradic fl 4000 and its as smooth and tough as it is pretty. a quick look has me thinking it might be a bear to take apart for maintenance this winter.

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

👍

This one (5000) beats tp 5000xg xg for cranking power , used them side by side for many hours n couldn’t believe my eyes ,it even casts better.

Do you happen to know if the Shimano Stradic CI4+ C3000HGFB is the most current model for the CI4+, or is this the 2016 model?

@OnTheNod420

4 жыл бұрын

KT correct the old ci4+ is the FA

The FL is the replacement to the FK. That’s a better comparison. CI4+ is an upgrade for weight to the FK. Shimano updates the regular stradic before the ci4 version. That’ll be out hopefully by end of year. I wouldn’t say the FL is a replacement to a Ci4.......

@tonyacevedo3149

4 жыл бұрын

Justin Kreda thank you for the feedback! Never said it replaced the Ci4, just wanted to show a side by side comparison of the 2.

The FK line roller/bearing is terrible. Does not stand up to saltwater. I've replaced 3 in 6 months. Shimano should offer a redesigned replacement, which I guess they did, but you have to buy the FL reel to get it. I like my FK and I'm looking for a bushing to replace the poorly designed, POS line roller bearing.

I have been wondering what the difference between these two reels are ,, kinda late finding this since I just bought the CI4 lol ok after watching the review ,, my thoughts ,, both quality reels, pretty much the same price ,, according to the review the only difference is the amount of line pick up ,, which isn't that much of a difference ,, so why would the company make the two models ,, just to try and save the buyer the $20 cost between the two reels ,, I do have a question though ,, I see there is a Power Handle upgrade for this reel ,, from a different company ,, is this Power Handle upgrade worth the money?

My 2500 spooled up perfectly straight . Those washer are for personal preference I'm thinking ? . If your reel is not spooling up the line perfect "straight "out of the box , that's quality control problem then .

@fadayzairsoft

3 жыл бұрын

Different line thickness braid vs mono probably

The ci4 is a beast

i have stradic ci and i had problem with bearing that rolls the line.... it wear out in under 1 season... ive replaced it with stella one and it doesnt have any problems, i also moded mine stradic ci with 3more bearings :P but its not a big deal at the end (my opinion on +3more bearing upgrade = not needed at all but its fancy to know its moded well :P )

@fadayzairsoft

3 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem. Did you say you use the Stella line roller bearing?

@phrlx

3 жыл бұрын

@@fadayzairsoft yes the guy who did the repair and upgrade said its stella titanium bearing, but who knows i payd in Bulgaria like 20 euro for the pack of roller and the bearing inside (its a pack, u must not change only the outside roller)

I just got a Stradic and when I feel it kinda makes a gridding noise is this normal?

@fadayzairsoft

3 жыл бұрын

Roller bearing unfortunately happened to all of my stradics

Is this going to be available to buy on the saltstrong site anytime soon? only the daiwa fuego and BG in stock right now...

Looking forward to a follow up on your opinion .

Hi ! Thank you for nice information, I'd like to ask what kind of rod can be good combine with FL ? Thank you and MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅 everyone!!!

does the stradic fl have a reverse switch for the bail and spool to unwind?

Good review and information there👍

@tonyacevedo3149

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Huval thanks!

Would shimano stradic fl fits with Abu garcia venturi?

Where do you add shims? Just slide them down on top of everything?

I need a 8000 penn

Which is a better, higher quality machine? Shimano Stradic fl or Shimano Sustain fi?

@fadayzairsoft

3 жыл бұрын

Go with Stradic, newer technology

I like the Okuma RTX 30, lighter at 6.5 oz and only $70.00

@tonyacevedo3149

4 жыл бұрын

seanfishingtexas good stuff!

@imarocketeer7213

4 жыл бұрын

@@artificialslinger9730 Especially in the wallet !

@imarocketeer7213

4 жыл бұрын

@@artificialslinger9730 Especially in the wallet !

@smcewen7

4 жыл бұрын

@@artificialslinger9730 yeah i use ebay all the time and sell alot of stuff on their also👍

@smcewen7

4 жыл бұрын

@@artificialslinger9730 ive had the Stradic and other high end Shimano reels,i was sponsored by them back in my tournament days,ive sold most of the stuff o had do too being laid off or needing the money.

hi, i'm italian and i don't speak english. which one is better between the 2? and why' . thank you.

@jamieh4133

4 жыл бұрын

Gennaro cesarano i would try to copy reviews and paste them into a translator

Hello from Hawaii can the CI4 3000 reel spool fit on the the fl stradic 3000 reel or interchangeable

@rickywonder9097

Жыл бұрын

Anyone know if it's possible

@Saltstrong

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your question! We have a massive library of fishing tips on our website along with a search feature to let you quickly filter down to find help you're looking for, so just go to www.saltstrong.com/ and use the Search feature in the top menu. Note: If you don't see the exact answer you're looking for, just leave a comment in the post that most closely matches up with your search and one of our coaches will respond to your question... our coaches only make time to answer questions that get submitted to our website.

How much 10lb powerpro braid should I spool on the 2500?

Can u use these for freshwater to I want to get the stradic fl

I think that clear strips in plastic bag is a protector sticker

Is it possible to use the new FL stradic spool on the old stradic real

@Kaptainrdean

4 жыл бұрын

No, the fl has a longer/taller spool.

@6atlantis

4 жыл бұрын

Ironically a Stella spool will fit on the FL.

Hi Tony, my wife got me this reel for Christmas, same size. Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to use it yet. Just curious what rod you'll be pairing it with.

@bdaquatics7584

4 жыл бұрын

I've got 2 2500's and I paired one with the 7'1 medium curado rod and the other is on a g loomis Dropshot rod. I prefer the dropshot because it's wayyyyyyy more sensitive

@tonyacevedo3149

4 жыл бұрын

I have one on a custom rod from Black Pelican and another on an All Star Inshore Series rod. Both rods are a 7’6 Medium Power with Fast Action tip.

I found that Stella is a better reel. Twinpowers are ok too.

It could be the camera but the FL looks a little bigger it maybe the longer spool

@tonyacevedo3149

4 жыл бұрын

Clayton Pegram It does look as if the FL has a longer spool. They both still have the same line capacity though.

Why do they call the C3000XG the "FL"?

@239peytonn7

4 жыл бұрын

RDH flordia

@Nofishnoclue

4 жыл бұрын

It's got nothing to do with Florida, it's called the FL everywhere

@kyleabbott7527

4 жыл бұрын

Slapturkey can u tell me have they stopped making the fl’s because i can’t find me anywhere all out of stock

@waynejackson7608

4 жыл бұрын

kylethegoalie i just bought one here in Tampa FL today

mate you forget about the core protect and x protect the core protect frish water light salt water, x protect ultimate salt water coz have big maze in bearings for water....but its NOT as sealed 100% ( FL is better )

@kyleabbott7527

4 жыл бұрын

Hey man I’d appreciate a reply I’ve looked all over and the fl line is out of stock have they stopped making them

@jcthugsta

4 жыл бұрын

@@kyleabbott7527 check on Ebay everyday you may find them. I have the 3k and 5k awesome reels.

You don't mention the longer spol for longer casts.

@tonyacevedo3149

4 жыл бұрын

Henrik Sjölund good to know! Didn’t notice the difference in spools.

Can someone tell me what the difference is between a ci4+ FB and HG? I can’t seem to find that online anywhere?

@tuomaskanerva

4 жыл бұрын

Mail Baybee Hunter HG is the model with higher gear ratio.

@nicklarson7746

4 жыл бұрын

Tuomas Kanerva Thanks. Do you know what FB stands for? Your thoughts on which would be better to buy...looking at a 1000 for trout and small bass...

@tuomaskanerva

4 жыл бұрын

Mail Baybee Hunter I believe It is just a batch number older shimano reels are FA these are FB’s and etc. Personally I like 5,0:1 for trout but It all comes down to personal preference and lures you will be using.

how is the casting between the 2 reels?

You the man Avocado 🥑 lol

@tonyacevedo3149

4 жыл бұрын

Liquid LeBlanc haha

What line do you have spooled onto the Ci4?

I got my shimano stradic fl today it’s says hg what dose the hg stand for?

@cosanostra69ful

3 жыл бұрын

HG stand for high gear and the crank ratio is 6.2:1. XG stand for extra gear and the crank ratio is 6.4:1.

Where is the link for the free paddle tails lol? I only saw one link to sign up to be an insider.

@Saltstrong

4 жыл бұрын

Here's the link: www.saltstrong.com/slam-shady-free-pack/

Which reel is more durable . I fish heavy heavy structure .

@fadayzairsoft

3 жыл бұрын

Fl

Talk about hard to find. It took me forever to find one of these.

@hytak18

3 жыл бұрын

Where are you located? These are everywhere where I live.

@dr.smiggins1138

3 жыл бұрын

Tackle Direct bro.

id prefer the Stradic

Are both reels compatible with saltwater fishing?

@Nofishnoclue

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

The clear strips are to put on the foot of the reel on the front and back to protect it from getting scuffed when putting it on a rod. At least that's what I did with my stradic and I think I saw a picture that indicated that somewhere

I sold my ci4 2500 and 4000 and replaced them with the FL. Couldn't be happier.

@tonyacevedo3149

4 жыл бұрын

Shawn Edwards good stuff!

@MW3BOT

4 жыл бұрын

@@artificialslinger9730 all great reels. I like the FL a lot. Not sure exactly why,just the overall feel of casting and catching. I kayak fish 99% of the time. The reels i use for inshore fishing 3000 fl 10lb powerpro 3000 exscence 10lb powerpro 4000 exscence 20lb powerpro The exscence is by far the lightest and best reel ive ever used,and i got rid of my stella for the 4000. I had a few stradic fk,but the line roller bearing goes bad on all of them ive used. If they make a ci4 version of the fl ill get it. The ci4 is an amazing reel,but like i said the fl just feels perfect for me. You have some nice gear!

Sir ,how much is this ? Please answer

@Unfoldedproduction

4 жыл бұрын

200

Those clear strips are most likely a reel protector to stop it from getting damaged.

@davidwonder3633

4 жыл бұрын

No

@hot_dog_4_sale333

4 жыл бұрын

David Wonder wdym no

@Hardballleather

4 жыл бұрын

They go on the reel foot

your camera setting is over expose.

Like this...

Stardic ci4 vs stardic fl =..??

@user-__BOJAN__

4 жыл бұрын

Мислим да је бољи нови фл страдик од старог🇷🇸

XG HG ???????

It's a review but you don't know what the clear stripes are for? So you didn't prep yourself to do the review huh? Didn't even read the paperwork to find out all there was to know.......

Higher gear ratio means that reel is weaker, and opposite

I want a free paddle tail.

@Saltstrong

4 жыл бұрын

Here's a link to claim a free pack: www.saltstrong.com/slam-shady-free-pack/

Or just get a Daiwa ballistic and never look back.

@Nofishnoclue

4 жыл бұрын

Or get a stradic FL and never look back

See tackle advisors video for a complete tear down and detailed review. These box open reviews are crap. Every reel is smooth as silk out of the box. The handle is in a separate bag, wow that's really useful info.

@ouseppachanthayyil2346

4 жыл бұрын

Priec....

The FL has by far surpassed the Ci4+.

It's a shame that a $209 reel has bearing issues.

@tonyacevedo3149

4 жыл бұрын

BalmandMyrrhofGilead *229 haha. Yes I was pretty disappointed in the Ci4, but I’m sure there are always some bad apples in the mix. They are coming out with a newer model so hopefully there are some upgrades.

@theblake5356

4 жыл бұрын

Tony Acevedo Not so fast.... Shimano officials at iCast ‘19 said that the Ci4+ had likely “run its course”. Probably not going to happen.

@theblake5356

4 жыл бұрын

Redfishin727 I agree with you.... it doesn’t seem too smart to discontinue one of your biggest sellers.

@theblake5356

4 жыл бұрын

Redfishin727 That very well may be the case.

@theblake5356

4 жыл бұрын

Redfishin727 Speaking of Penn.... the Clash 2 sneak peak at iCast ‘19 was amazing!! Does anyone know when they’re going to release it....?? If they release the prototype that was shown at iCast, then it’s a legit game changer that competes with anything Shimano or Daiwa makes.

Too pricy

@chad-tacular

4 жыл бұрын

DZ Malekvali until you buy one. You’ll never look back! I recommend the FL tho. Just picked up a Stella 1000 for trout. That was $650. $200 range is nothing when you’ve spent $600 plus.

These we all can read. Waste of time