What 2500 Reel
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Topic: What 2500 Reel
Posted By: Hsvl
Subject: What 2500 Reel
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 6:17pm
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Hi all looking at options for a 2500 size reel in the sort of mid range category for soft baiting with 8-10lb braid? Looking at Stradic 2500 ci4 Daiwa legalis 2500 what other options do you recommend? and has anyone used the Abu Garcia Orra S20, how does it perform? Cheers ------------- It hit like a freight train, line peeling and drag screaming the rod now doubled with a tell tail nodding and Salt thickening within the veins. |
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Posted By: onthedrop
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 6:47pm
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Ive got an orra 4000 size decent reel shipped from the states for under 100 very nice in that bracket . Also have a soron 1000 the model previous to the orra its an absolute machine caught snaps to 28 pound and kings to 18 kilo on 6 pound braid they run like thirty us bucks on e bay and is a step above the orra |
Posted By: LouisJ
Date Posted: 21 Feb 2013 at 8:51pm
Really like the Stradic ci4 2500. Super light, smooth and very good drag. Look around and find some good prices 
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Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 10:08am
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the pflueger patriarch 9535 would be perfect. it is light years ahead of those other 2 in a similar price range although more prone to corrosion |
Posted By: Finatic
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 10:10am
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Check out the Daiwa Sol 2500 ------------- What's the cheapest type of meat? Dear balls. They're under a buck. |
Posted By: Clay
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 12:29pm
| I have a Twinpower in that size and love it. Plenty of grunt for such a small reel. |
Posted By: Olfart
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 12:39pm
 ....Amazing drag for its' size, very smooth to use and is my go to reel for soft baiting.------------- Semper in excreta sumus, solum profundum variat.... |
Clay wrote:Posted By: Hopeless
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 1:09pm
| Mate I have a pflueger patriarch 9535x you can have for 200 dollars. Brand new. Pm me |
Posted By: Muppet
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 1:11pm
FB is best if you can get one
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Posted By: Blindspot
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 1:14pm
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the
pfluegers corrode if you don't wash them right after every trip Ci4 is amazing technology. I have a stradic ci4, amazing little reel... you wouldn't regret spending the $$ I also have a sustain, nicer again but higher price. |
Posted By: gmacx
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 2:31pm
Why is the patriarch so much better? Have looked at getting a ci4, seems like the patriarch is not as suitable for the saltwater and doesnt it weigh more? What part of it is "light years ahead"? Im not trying to rubbish your view point just trying to see what it is you like about them much more? |
Posted By: Rob Optimist
Date Posted: 22 Feb 2013 at 9:44pm
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Love my CI4, don't know about the rest ------------- "attitude is everything" |
Posted By: Tickled Kipper
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2013 at 8:43pm
| Love my 2500 C14 as well. Caught 4 kingies out of Maunganui last week on it. Awesome smoth drag. You wont regret buying one of these. |
Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2013 at 9:14pm
just saw the post. Where do i start. the number one thing for me is that the handle feels so much better in the hand. The "i" knob over the "cone" knob anyday. im currently using the 9530x and its like 179g so lighter than the ci4 but do agree the 9535x is a tad heavier than the ci4 there is less flex in the body being magnesium over the ci4 material the bail arm being thicker is so much easier to open and close all day and there is a definate click so you dont cast with the bail arm slipping over the spool is lighter so there is less start up inertia meaning less shock on the line, especially using 6lb braid or light mono. Carbon drags are awesome also in this regard the reel is incredibly smooth, even atfer 2 years of heavy use. it does require to be cleaned after each use but all reels should be anyway. Think the pflueger looks better too but just a personal preference a lot of the weight savings are actually through better materials but as carbon fibre handle, carbon fibre spool abor, titanium shaft, heavily ported spool etc as opposed to plastic parts |
Posted By: username
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2013 at 9:47pm
| Broooooooooooo |
Posted By: LBGer
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2013 at 9:47pm
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What about a Shimano Saros? http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=566669256" rel="nofollow - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=566669256 (yeah ok its my reel but its still a goodie) ------------- A king on the bricks is worth 5 in a boat. |
Posted By: DLS
Date Posted: 27 Feb 2013 at 9:48pm
| Go the Stradic mate. Wicked little reels with really smooth drag, lightweight and look the part also. If the handles not your preference then just upgrade to a 4000fj or sustain 5000 handle. Excellent back up service should any part be needed as not so much for the Pflueger. I've also got a brand new twinpower 2500 you could grab at a sharp price. |
Posted By: Fissure
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2013 at 7:27am
love my sol2500, smooth, strong, fat bail arm, quality. haven't played with the others though. |
Posted By: flyfisher
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2013 at 7:35am
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Stradic Ci4 for sure. Like it more than my old Stella 2500!! Been solid performer now for over a year, brought the 4000 as was so impressed with it. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/user/troutboynz |
Posted By: BananaBoat
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2013 at 7:49am
| Shimano Sustain 2500. Ring around for it tho, got it for 100 bucks cheaper than anywhere else at the time (Levin hunting & fishing) |
Posted By: cirrus
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2013 at 8:39am
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Like the sound of the stradic Seems the 4000 hold a good amount of line. But what line capacity do you really need for s.b fishing.There is always the time the kingy of a life time comes along! About 10 years back in the firth something picked up my bait mid water on the drop and 300 metres of new 8kg mono vanished in about 30 seconds on a fairly tight drag and went ping--gone. |
Posted By: rosewood
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2013 at 9:09am
Have to agree with FA..I've been using the 40 size for about 2.5 years now off a kayak and its been awesome, it does have some really nice features/materials..love the 'i' handle knob and the bail arm, the weight and nice drag, spare spool. It is starting to show some signs of corrosion however in a couple of tiny areas, it gets a good clean after each use and regular service. If I get another 2-3 more seasons from it ill be a happy man. I think the ci4 will still have it over the pflueger in terms of longevity however but the pflueger has been a pleasure to use so far.
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Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 28 Feb 2013 at 9:12am
Haha try one and see. Very nice reels the reality is that any reel in that price range it going to be sweet. just comes down to whether you prefer a lighter reel (stradic ci4, patriarch) or a heavier but more solid metal reel (the white stradic, daiwa) Go into the store and play with them and you will soon have a preference of what you like |
Posted By: Rahnos
Date Posted: 01 Mar 2013 at 11:46pm
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I picked up a cheap Shimano sienna 2500 in OZ last time i was over. For a low end reel it's been performing well. I've had some good snapper on it, but just one Kingfish. I got it to the rocks, but before i could grab the net, it took one more dive and rubbed me off on the rocks. All power to it :)
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Posted By: cds2
Date Posted: 04 Mar 2013 at 9:27am
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Shimano Fireblood 2500FA. smooth as silk on a cool day.
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Posted By: feijoa
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2013 at 10:38pm
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This thread has convinced me to get the Stradic ci4 2500... stren microfuse 10lb 20lb fluro what rod would go with this setup? sorry for the hijack :D |
Posted By: DLS
Date Posted: 05 Mar 2013 at 10:51pm
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G Loomis PGR 6/12lb 1pc. |
Posted By: Rob Optimist
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2013 at 1:57am
Good reel choice, I'd go the 6 lb stren for a 2500, it massively over tests. I run 10lb on my 4000, it's great braid. ------------- "attitude is everything" |
Posted By: cds2
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2013 at 6:38am
| Hey DLS what length is the G Loomis and where would i find one. |
Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2013 at 7:45am
There is going to be so many rod choices various price ranges. Best thing is to go into a shop and bend plenty of rods and see what you like i ended up witha shimano staro tournament pro 4-7 maxspin and love it. landed a 1.5m thresher on saturday with 6lb Microfuse and 20lb ocean angler fluro other rods that have impressed me is the pflueger patriarch rod and the cd dropshot it will be what you budget and if you like light or heavy |
Posted By: feijoa
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2013 at 11:30am
| Thanks. Light. Couple Hundy max? |
Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2013 at 11:41am
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I purchased mine for 179. sick performance for the price. could get the midspin 3-6 or maxspin 4-7 |
Posted By: DLS
Date Posted: 06 Mar 2013 at 11:50am
7'4 - Not many people carry them but a retailer will be able to get in for you to look at. Mean rod! With a good warranty service.
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Posted By: tas-tackle
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2013 at 1:09pm
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cds2... yup id have to go the fireblood 2500 as well.. 8 pound braid.. on a hellbent synit... ------------- http://postimage.org/" rel="nofollow">  http://www.tas-tackle.co.nz |
Posted By: Hsvl
Date Posted: 08 May 2013 at 4:12pm
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A reel that is corrosion resistant would be a big benefit as it will get a lot of spray or at least not prone to corrosion. In say that though I would also like a solid feeling reel and have herd that the Ci4 has quite a bit of flex in it? How does the Caldia compare to the stradic Ci4? and in general how does Daiwa's zaion compare to Ci4? ------------- It hit like a freight train, line peeling and drag screaming the rod now doubled with a tell tail nodding and Salt thickening within the veins. |
Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 08 May 2013 at 6:08pm
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i now have a daiwa caldia. wow what a reel. zaion is way less prone to flexing and a far better reel than the shimano ci4. having a reel that is super smooth, extremely corrosion resistant, and the magseal to stop water getting into the reel. it is not possible for water to get in the reel unless it is fully submerged. feels pretty amazing in the hand |
Posted By: Kandrew
Date Posted: 08 May 2013 at 7:17pm
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Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 08 May 2013 at 7:58pm
| mate i have fished with it for last month or so and still get the wow feeling every time i use it |
Posted By: Kandrew
Date Posted: 08 May 2013 at 9:04pm
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Posted By: Elpescador
Date Posted: 09 May 2013 at 8:45am
| The sustain in the buy section 3 months old with braid for $300 has to be worth a look!! |
Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 09 May 2013 at 9:10am
| the sustain is also a very nice reel. if your reels stay pretty dry they are a great option but if your reels get a bit wet from boat spray etc then the caldia is the better option |
Posted By: Hsvl
Date Posted: 09 May 2013 at 9:17am
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Thanks FA I was just going to ask that question. My gear can get wet as I only have a 14ft runabout and rod holders are on the outside of the screen so there isnt alot of protection. ------------- It hit like a freight train, line peeling and drag screaming the rod now doubled with a tell tail nodding and Salt thickening within the veins. |
Posted By: Fishing Addiction
Date Posted: 09 May 2013 at 10:01am
| no worrys. i have 14'4 fibreglass and they get pretty soaked so can feel pretty easy with the caldia knowing it just needs a rinse with the tap when i get home. that was the key reason i went caldia over the sustain |
Posted By: Hsvl
Date Posted: 26 May 2013 at 5:08pm
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ok so lucky I didnt buy a reel when I was going to as my mate (first time fishing) dropped that rod over the side. So now im looking at more than a reel so have to reduce the price range to accommodate the rod. would you go Fj stradic or Daiwa lexa? ------------- It hit like a freight train, line peeling and drag screaming the rod now doubled with a tell tail nodding and Salt thickening within the veins. |
Posted By: Potty
Date Posted: 26 May 2013 at 5:21pm
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------------- Love fishing, love my job. It's a bloody shame that they clash. http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow"> 
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Get your mate to get you a new rodPosted By: Hsvl
Date Posted: 26 May 2013 at 5:28pm
I think it could be easier trying to find it on the bottom of the gulf  ------------- It hit like a freight train, line peeling and drag screaming the rod now doubled with a tell tail nodding and Salt thickening within the veins. |
Posted By: Potty
Date Posted: 26 May 2013 at 7:34pm
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Who needs mates like that ------------- Love fishing, love my job. It's a bloody shame that they clash. http://www.legasea.co.nz" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Hsvl
Date Posted: 26 May 2013 at 8:50pm
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Yeah on a general rule that is true and they wouldnt be back on the boat anytime soon, although I do have a soft spot for this fella he isnt in the same frame of mind as most of us and gets a pretty hard time so it was good to be able to get him out there and into a few work ups and fish. Just one of those things that happens when dealing with the unpredictable nature of situations ------------- It hit like a freight train, line peeling and drag screaming the rod now doubled with a tell tail nodding and Salt thickening within the veins. |