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BayFly · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:21 pm Post subject: Shimano Stradic C14+

I'm entertaining the thoughts of buying this reel for my wife's use and wondered what experience the members here had with this reel. I love the ideal of the Stella or the VS, but those are not in my budget. Smile

5moreminutes · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 5:55 pm Post subject:

I have been very pleased with the Ci4 in 2500 series.
Very light and durable.
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Shalor · Horse Mullet Joined: 28 Apr 2006 Posts: 180

Awesome reel and very light...get the 2500 or 3000. I have 3!!

Jetty Bandit · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 7:57 pm Post subject:

BayFly · Posted: Wed Sep 03, 2014 8:51 pm Post subject:

Thanks for confirming my thoughts! I appreciate your input. Very Happy

txscrambler · Horse Mullet Joined: 12 May 2012 Posts: 144

They are sweet especially for lures since they are so light

Baffinboy · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 9:10 am Post subject:

Just get her the Sahara 2500... she wont know the difference, for the money, I don't see much of a difference b/w the two. I used to use a Stradic but have been using the Sahara now the past 10 yrs
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5moreminutes · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:29 pm Post subject:

My wife noticed when I have her the rod with a solstace. Lol. She said hey this one feels heavier. Lol
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Baffinboy · Posted: Thu Sep 04, 2014 3:53 pm Post subject:

This is a family forum Laughing

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blackhawk78418 · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:57 am Post subject:

I've used Sustains 2500 for years and I switched over to the CI4 and now the CI4+, the difference in weight is very noticeable, I set up my wife with the Sahara2500 w/ Blair Wiggins Wright & McGill rod and when she handles my rig for any reason she asks why is mine so much lighter. 😳. If she would take care of her equipment I wouldn't mind buying her the exact same rig as mine but needles go down my spine every time I see here drop her reel in the water, drag her tip across the concrete, stow her hook in the guides. But anyways yeah the CI4+ is the "reel" deal

BayFly · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 9:35 am Post subject:

I bought the C14+ 3000, but have not put line on it, yet. It's an impressive little reel from just handling it, and I look forward to seeing how it handles. Blackhawk, I appreciate your response, and wish I could help you with your wife's mistreatment of her equipment. Rolling Eyes

However, I guess I should be happy mine leaves all of the equipment rigging and maintenance to me. Cool

BTW, on the hook in the guides issue, Academy carries some little rubber or vinyl double loop thingees (one small and one large loop) which you put on the rod above the reel seat and to hook into the small loop. The thingee stretches, so you can keep the line tight against the drag. I prefer hooking to the thingee versus a wire loop built into the rod for the same purpose. Sorry I can't help with the dunking of the reel or her dragging the tips. Confused

blackhawk78418 · Posted: Wed Sep 10, 2014 11:42 am Post subject:

Well her rod has a hook keeper built in but she chooses not to use it or forgets. Oh I use to do all the maintenance all her rig as well but I guess since she knows she doesn't have to fix/maintain it she's didn't take care of it. And when I'm sitting at the table with my reel in pieces cleaning and lubing she walks by and I ask if she wants me to help her with hers she says hers doesn't need it. My kids take better care of their equipment and try to clean and lube their reels. I spoon mine with 8# slick 8.[/url]