The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums : Shimano Biomaster SW or Stradic FK https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:50:49 +0000 Thu, 25 Jan 2018 23:18:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.01 360 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=126992 <![CDATA[The Fishing Website : Discussion Forums]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Shimano Biomaster SW or Stradic FK : I do like the egg handles too,...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126992&PID=1715917&title=shimano-biomaster-sw-or-stradic-fk#1715917 Author: Fishthat
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Posted: 25 Jan 2018 at 11:18pm

I do like the egg handles too, the 5k Biomaster only has the eva ball handle looking from what I can see.

Yes, leaning towards the Biomaster 5k now.


Thanks for the feedback Smile
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Subject: 126992
Posted: 24 Jan 2018 at 10:13am

I'd been using the old model Biomaster SW6000HG for PE4 topwater over the spring and it landed a tonne of kingis around the 10-15kg mark. Quite impressed for such a cheap reel. Got smoked a couple of times in some real shallow water situations, where I had to change to my PE8 set to muscle the fish in.]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2018 10:13:47 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126992&PID=1715653&title=shimano-biomaster-sw-or-stradic-fk#1715653 <![CDATA[Shimano Biomaster SW or Stradic FK : Everything is the same between...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126992&PID=1715644&title=shimano-biomaster-sw-or-stradic-fk#1715644 Author: OuttaHere
Subject: 126992
Posted: 24 Jan 2018 at 9:17am

Everything is the same between the 4000 and 5000 Stradic FK except the spool, drag stack and handle. Off the top of my head the 5000 gets carbon fibre drag washers whereas the 4000 has felt ones. The egg handle is way, way nicer than the paddle.]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2018 09:17:34 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126992&PID=1715644&title=shimano-biomaster-sw-or-stradic-fk#1715644 <![CDATA[Shimano Biomaster SW or Stradic FK : Yes, looking at Digitaka, reading...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126992&PID=1715623&title=shimano-biomaster-sw-or-stradic-fk#1715623 Author: Fishthat
Subject: 126992
Posted: 23 Jan 2018 at 10:36pm

Yes, looking at Digitaka, reading a review that Alan Hawk did, apparently the 2016 6000 Biomaster SW is the more waterproof out of them all according to review, which should be correct. 

 I would get the 6000 16 Biomaster SW but it's a bit heavy for the rod I'm am putting which ever reel I get on.

Yes, according to the specs only 5g differences between the 4000 and 5000 13 Biomaster SW, but as of the 5000 Stradic FK, is it the egg handle that makes it weigh more or is the body/rotor bigger than the 4000?









]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:36:15 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126992&PID=1715623&title=shimano-biomaster-sw-or-stradic-fk#1715623 <![CDATA[Shimano Biomaster SW or Stradic FK : I have the Stradic 4000 and a...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126992&PID=1715619&title=shimano-biomaster-sw-or-stradic-fk#1715619 Author: The Tamure Kid
Subject: 126992
Posted: 23 Jan 2018 at 10:17pm

I have the Stradic 4000 and a 2016 Biomaster SW 6000 XG (from Digitaka, in Japan, as you can't get the 6000 size in NZ or Australia).
The Biomaster is a quite a bit more grunty than a 5000 - reflected in the higher drag rating, and the extra 120g or so in weight.

I presume you're either importing the Biomaster or buying it second hand, if it's the 2013 model?

I use the Stradic for my heavier soft baiting, and it's a lovely reel for that. Smooth drag. And the Biomaster for light top water.
The Biomasters are slightly faster retrieve than the equivalent Stradic, which is a bit of an advantage for lure fishing i think.

You are probably aware the 4000 and 5000 are the same reel, but with a slightly bigger spool giving more capacity and faster retrieve.

]]> Tue, 23 Jan 2018 22:17:00 +0000 https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126992&PID=1715619&title=shimano-biomaster-sw-or-stradic-fk#1715619 <![CDATA[Shimano Biomaster SW or Stradic FK : Hi all,I&#039;m in need of some...]]> https://www.fishing.net.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=126992&PID=1715600&title=shimano-biomaster-sw-or-stradic-fk#1715600 Author: Fishthat
Subject: 126992
Posted: 23 Jan 2018 at 8:00pm

Hi all,
I'm in need of some advice, wanting to pick up either a 4000 or 5000 in either a Shimano Stradic FK or a 2013 Shimano Biomaster SW. Will be used for casting metal lures and the odd pilchard. Just seeing what you guys think before I make a purchase.

Thanks Big smile



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