I needed a red to complete the combo. This is the baseline reel for anyone who truly needs to use more than 4-lb drag (a bunch if you’ve ever used a spring scale to set a drag). It wasn't white with a wooden knob, but a very clean looking silver with dark blue or gray highlights and I had a hole in my review queue that needed to be filled. The Stradic reels have been popular since I was using an old Stradic GTM for my coarse fishing as a kid. This long stroke specification results in greater casting distance.These bearings have been through the same process as our A-RB bearings, but feature shields on both sides of the bearings that reduce the possibility of salt or sand inhibiting the bearing's rotation.X-Ship provides improved gear durability. To be truthful i am a little disappointed. I did a large research and decided to buy the new stradic.
The result is assured resilience. By supporting the pinion gear on both ends with bearings, the pinion gear maintains precise alignment with the drive gear. Outdoes anything in its category.Plus Shimano’s ex-protect water repellent coating and specially designed water channeling labyrinth construction and sure a lifetime of top-level performance by stopping water penetration and key areas without adding a heavy rotational feel. C3000 4000 and C5000 models come equipped with shimano’s cross-carbon drag system designed to endure and conquer the most blistering runs from the most powerful fish.You simply cant beat the stradic when it comes to the price. However, this Stradic is not totally water proof. NEW 2020 SHIMANO STRADIC FL SHALLOW SPOOL 1000S C2000S 2500S Fish Spinning Reel. The new FL series Stradic is really a sweet reel, super smooth and is now more water resistant than it’s predecessors. If you want to oil this reel up you need to take it apart. If it gets submerged is will leak. It’s the fruit of Shimano’s inexhaustible pursuit for durability; the strength and power of forged metal continues to represent the fundamental concept of Shimano reels.The latest Shimano Stradic FL will carry forward the majority of the Shimano technologies that have made the Stradic series what they are today. The special shape of the spool ring ensures the best line release.This new updated Stradic is the smoothest version Shimano has made so far. 26 watching. This will enhance the casting performance of the reel with lighter lures, and allow for longer casts.The key features that the Stradic FL has that the FK did not is the Micro Module Gear II, silent drive, NEW Hagane Gear, X Protect, Long Spool, Carbon Cross Drag Washer. I use these primarily for freshwater but I use the 5000 for both. Shimano just keeps making the Stradic better each time, I love it.Yes, a Shimano Grappler would pair well with the 5000 Stradic FL for jigging applications.I bought a new saltwater rod for the striped bass fall run. This means the gears will stay in the same position under the heaviest loads. Maybe the larger sizes will be smoother.The 4000 size does not come with the knob handle.Featuring Silent Drive and Micromodule Gear II, Stradic reeling performance now approaches flagship level. Durability has been further improved by raising gear strength and adopting X PROTECT water resistance.Perfect for a wide variety of fishing applications, Shimano Stradic FL is built to upgrade your time on the water.Along with the Hagane Gear, this means that winding is silky smooth and pristine silence has been achieved.