Thread: Reels?

I was a Shimano guy for years . Switched to pflueger Presidents and have had no issues . I use no line larger than 6 lb. , all mono . I prefer the 6925 over the 6920 . for my light action rod a 6930 gets the 6 lb. line

Here is a little primer for those who might be interested. A Shimano Stradic FK bought at Bass Pro in Nashville will cost 199.99 plus about 20 bucks state tax. So you are looking at $220.00 out the door. A Shimano Stradic FK out of Japan can be delivered to your door for $165.94 if ordered today......that can go up or down depending on dollar to yen rate. Is it the same reel...yes and no. It is made in Malaysia same as the models sold in the states. But...the line of reels going to Japan out of Malaysia are inspected by Japanese QC folks. Reels don't get sent to Japan with bushings that swell. The difference in the two reels are a few different parts and the 2004HGS model has a shallow spool....holds about 100 yards of 2# test. I personally like shallow spool reels. It is a great UL reel for a lot less money than you would pay here if one is looking at a Stradic. You have no warranty....there is a warranty but you would have to get it back to Japan so it is same as no warranty. I seriously doubt if one purchased the Stradic out of Japan that it would ever fail during the warranty period. Just some info for those that might be in the market for a Stradic FK. A Stradic ci4 2000HGS out of Japan is around 50 bucks less delivered to your door. Both the Japanese models I listed here are the the same size as the 1000 series reels.


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Stradics for everything. From creek chubs to "paper" red drum. For just crappie fishing with minners, cheap Daiwas from Dick's fit the bill.

I have a shimano biomaster sc84f size3000 like new but every once in while it gets a tight spot .I haven't been able to figure out why so I don't use it .I have 3 shimano spirex that I use a lot for over 10 yrs. with out any problems.does anyone know what causes the biomaster reels to bind up ?

Originally Posted by ichabod

I have a shimano biomaster sc84f size3000 like new but every once in while it gets a tight spot .I haven't been able to figure out why so I don't use it .I have 3 shimano spirex that I use a lot for over 10 yrs. with out any problems.does anyone know what causes the biomaster reels to bind up ?

That is caused by a plastic bushing that swells when it gets wet.


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where is the plastic bushing at in the reel?

Originally Posted by ichabod

where is the plastic bushing at in the reel?

The bushing is on the shaft. Even a new Stradic FK has a bushing on the shaft......and that is a 200 dollar reel. Many folks however who buy that Stradic FK will change that bushing out with a bearing. There are also bushings in the handle. In many cases bushings are not necessarily a bad thing. Shimano has somehow managed to keep using bad bushings in some of their reels. It is certainly not necessary to spend a lot of money to have a decent spinning reel.


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I used Shimano for decades. Still use (2) 35 yo baitcasters. Now that I have to choose between a new car or new reel, I have migrated to Okuma and Lew's for spinning and baitcasters. These are both top shelf reels for less money.