Stradic 8000FJ
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Topic: Stradic 8000FJ
Posted By: Tzer
Subject: Stradic 8000FJ
Date Posted: 27 May 2012 at 5:11pm
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Mate brought us a couple Shimano Backbone Elites at the boat show for throwing poppers, we're now thinking of what reel to match them up with. Im thinking a Stradic 8000FJ as first choice, will be loaded with 50lb braid. Please dont recommend Stella's or Saragosa's they out of our price range but open to other options around the same price as a Stradic. Would consider bringing into NZ either the Battle or Conquer series from the states as I dont think they are avaiable here in NZ, or go with the spinfishers. Thoughts please. |
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Posted By: juggernaut
Date Posted: 27 May 2012 at 5:26pm
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Hey mate. I haven't tried the stradic 8000fj hands on but I've been doing a lot of research on spinning reels for poppers, from stellas to Bait runners and everything in between. I will be getting a Stradic 8000 FJ for this in the next few weeks. Ive noticed most of the guys in the fishing shops use them for poppers and they have the pick of the bunch. |
Posted By: juggernaut
Date Posted: 27 May 2012 at 5:34pm
| Oh yeah, and I've got the Stradic 4000 FJ and its perfection!! |
Posted By: of2fsh
Date Posted: 27 May 2012 at 6:19pm
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Pflueger salt 80, $ 199 at FCO.. This is very cheap as I thought they were supposed to be $299 . I used one at the 3 kings and it did the job well on big fish to 30 kg.or a daiwa saltist at $ 399which I've seendo the damage as well.. For the money these reels have a lot of drag ------------- 2009 and 2010 BERKLEY SOFTBAIT COMP CHAMPS,Runner up 2013 ( solo),winner 2013/14 longest kingfish nz fishing competition |
Posted By: straks007
Date Posted: 27 May 2012 at 8:46pm
| I recently purchased the Penn Conquer 7000 reel from Marine Deals for $150 on their midweek special. I think they are still doing it for around 2 hundie. I am yet to use it but really like the feel of it. It looks wellbuilt and puts out 15kg of drag which should be plenty for Gulf Kings. I'm looking at putting it on the BBE Popper Rod as well. |
Posted By: ReelAppealLures
Date Posted: 27 May 2012 at 8:54pm
The TwinPower is worlds apart from a Stradic... The TwinPower does not sell well here in NZ when it is so closely priced to the Stella, many opt to spend the extra for the Stella, so there is little market for the reel in Australasia, not because the Stradic has surpassed the TwinPower... ------------- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reel-Appeal-Lures/300309486704362 |
juggernaut wrote:Posted By: ReelAppealLures
Date Posted: 27 May 2012 at 9:20pm
Hey Tzer, I didn't think there was much price difference between the Stradic and the Saragosa? The Saragosa has proven to hold it's own...Quite a tough one this given the price limit, popping is hard work for inferior reels... The mid range reels are another $200 on top of the Stradic price tag. I don't know about the Penn's though...They seem light duty? What are you targeting with the combo? ------------- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reel-Appeal-Lures/300309486704362 |
Posted By: TM.
Date Posted: 28 May 2012 at 7:43am
anybody know what these are like........For fishermen who expect a lot from their reelsFeaturing two separate drag systems the Quantum Boca BST60PTS Bait Runner Reel is your perfect stray-lining reel. Whether you are throwing bait around from land or off the side of the boat the bait runner feature of this reel will dramatically increase your hook-up rate by automatically allowing the bigger fish to run with and swallow your bait before you strike. With a stacked ceramic drag that is capable of turning out 12.2kg of drag it is well suited not only for stray-lining for Snapper but can be used with confidence to target Kingfish, using cubes or live baits. With Quantum's famous SaltGuard six-layer corrosion protection finish the Boca BST60PTS is designed to handle the harsh saltwater environment. Other features include a solid one-piece aluminium body and side plate, MAGLOK continuous anti-reverse, Long Stroke aluminium spool and extra hard PT gears. Quantum Boca BST60PTS Bait Runner Reel Features:
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Posted By: TM.
Date Posted: 28 May 2012 at 7:44am
| on special this week at marine deals |
Posted By: C A
Date Posted: 28 May 2012 at 8:00am
| hey craig, if you want to try a finnor offshore give us a yell ive got one here you can have a play with |
Posted By: ponty
Date Posted: 28 May 2012 at 11:37am
| I ended up getting a 8000FJ for my t curve popper rod, never used it yet. However found it to be a extremely good weight compared to the baitrunners. I was looking Penn Conquer 7000 however i didn't go for it because i want to use the stradic for jigging as well and was worried abo9ut the line cap. However mite just do the job fine and save yourself some money. Stradics been selling for 300 at a few places which aint a bad price at all though. |
Posted By: Nomis
Date Posted: 28 May 2012 at 1:32pm
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Twin power vs stradic - comparing apples vs oranges here in the size stradic TZER is after, Twin powers not in a 8000 jumps from 4000 to a 10000sw only... The FJ stradics have X-ship gearing (same system as the FE stellas) Take a look on shimano web site to see what x ship is - will give you some good understanding there are a few videos on the US shimano web page to explain this. Stradic FJ will be a good match up for the BBE popper rod - Sufficient drag / line capacity / and reliability from a reliable brand Has 13 KG max drag / Bearings + 1 anti reverse (6 total) Paladin gearing 4:8:1 gear ratio and only 580 gramms - has the specs to be a absolute work horse reel few guys here at Shimano NZ use them as a reel of choice for innergulf top water my self included (keep in mind we all have access to twin powers and Stellas as well)
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Posted By: Tzer
Date Posted: 28 May 2012 at 8:52pm
| Cheers guys will continue to some homework but the Stradic is probably the way we will go. |
Posted By: Clay
Date Posted: 28 May 2012 at 10:14pm
Agree they are nice reels, however if price isn't a consideration, on what basis would you choose it over a TP or Stella?
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Posted By: Nomis
Date Posted: 29 May 2012 at 8:39am
Because they are awesome :P - I still use both twin power and stella as well as but i wouldnt turn down using the stradic - if it were a 3 kings / ranfurley bank trip it may be stellas , twin powers only, as Id be wanting to use 80LB braid and a bigger size reel. put it this way I dont know any one here who would be up set at haviung to use the Stradic...
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Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 29 May 2012 at 9:05am
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Updated as per Nomis FJ 8000 exploded view ------------- www.synit.co.nz |
Posted By: Nomis
Date Posted: 29 May 2012 at 9:59am
hmm Men in black where did you come across this piece of info? - the below pics dont look like a "oil felt" drag to me Wont be any issues that men in balck has mentioned - having kings go on long runs / heat build up etc - pics below should speak for its self - no point up grading these to a carbontex      Oil felts are used in the smaller soft bait reels up to the 4000 how ever |
Posted By: ponty
Date Posted: 29 May 2012 at 10:10am
| I am not a expert but with a backbone wouldn't It not be as good quality as say a T Curve popper rod so you wouldn't want to put as much strain on it with a twinpower/stella but a stradic instead? However I know those backbones are pretty good quality and great value for money so mite be fine. |
Posted By: Men In Black
Date Posted: 29 May 2012 at 11:14am
good to see they have used Carbon in the 8000 size. Does it have the bearing under spool or is it running direct on the shaft??? smaller size schematic's doesn't show it...
May still be a good option for Craig then... ------------- www.synit.co.nz |
Posted By: Nomis
Date Posted: 29 May 2012 at 2:56pm
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Cheers , I only had the schematic spec sheets on the FJ up to the 5000 model, working off these models presumed it was carried through to the bigger sizes although I did question that in my original post!!!
good to see they have used Carbon in the 8000 size. Does it have the bearing under spool or is it running direct on the shaft??? smaller size schematic's doesn't show it...
May still be a good option for Craig then... [/QUOTE]
All good Graham. No bearing under the spool but doesnt run direct to the main shaft has 2 support spacers as well as your usual spool washers. Nice little reels !
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Posted By: ReelAppealLures
Date Posted: 29 May 2012 at 6:35pm
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Some good oil here... Thanks for the input Nomis... I wouldn't go near those Penn spinners Tzer they won't match the quality you get with Shimano. It would seem you won't beat the Stradic for both price and performance in this bracket. I would be interested in info on the Sustain, I was recommending this reel to a friend for light jigging after some F.Net feedback but maybe the Stradic would save him some pinga's for more jigs  ------------- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Reel-Appeal-Lures/300309486704362 |