Challenging Question for the Stradic Fans

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MANY thanks, TroutTrent! That's an explanation I can GREATLY appreciate... though, admittedly doesn't hurt I worked for a bearing cage manufacturer in my past life :wink: In all seriousness, your explanation is great and makes perfect sense.

Many thanks again, as I now feel much more comfortable in the idea of investing in a stradic (at least until Littoral chimes in to say that the symetre's are the wiser cost option :-D )
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BBG you won't go wrong with the Stradic :thumbup: :thumbup:
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big bend gyrene wrote: Many thanks again, as I now feel much more comfortable in the idea of investing in a stradic (at least until Littoral chimes in to say that the symetre's are the wiser cost option :-D )
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I have two 4000's. never a problem with them malfunctioning and I've used them quite a bit for probably three seasons. Only thing, they're louder and rougher than two shimano spheros 4000s' I have. I use the spheros' a lot more. much quieter and smoother reel plus 50 bucks less expensive.
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Yeah, my Stratic lost its antireverse. Jeff Rivers fixed it for me, and it has been fine ever since.
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Personally, I own three Shimarno Symtre reels and haven't had a problem with them. Mook used Stradics and Stradic MFG's but I still catch the same fish without problem. I'm really not sure why someone would want a 180 reel over a 70 dollars reel if they both catch the same fish. Same thing with rods. My Falcon rods were 101 USD each and they still catch all the same fish without problem. I mean I seriously dought I'll be able to fish better with a 250 dollar rod.
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mojokoko wrote:Same thing with rods. My Falcon rods were 101 USD each and they still catch all the same fish without problem. I mean I seriously dought I'll be able to fish better with a 250 dollar rod.
You'd be amazed at how a rod designed for that reel and the techniques you use and even arm length would affect your "fishability".
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Reel Cowboy, you would be amazed how a custom rod can affect you fishing too. If you are interested, call me. I know a guy. :wink:
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