Cheap Stradics'

[flick]

I notice a couple of the larger chains have stradics under $200.

Is this a clearout for the new range, or just competative pricing.

Thinking of getting a couple. Any thoughts on this reel would be appreciated.

Cheers, Jim.

[daledog]

most places will be clearing them out for the new model which should be available in a couple of weeks.

[Didley]

Hi Flick
What's the normal price of these reels, I don't know any thing about them, Iwent into BCF to have a look at one the other day, but they don't sell Shimano. Everybody seems to be useing them they must have something going for them!

[flick]

Are they any good for spinning for pelagics. Or just an estuary reel.

[land-lubber]

New model avaliable from mid to late october.
the bigger stradics are used for pelagics a fair bit.

[Didley]

how much Flick

[flick]

Normal price for say a 6000 is about $280. 1000's about $240, i think.

My only concern was the non waterproof drag. Am i being a sook.

Jim

[Flattie Assassin]

Having had baitrunners in the past, I can undoubtedly say that the stradic is the best reel i've owned. I noticed them on sale the other day and picked up a 4000 for 169. This is my second. I figured there were new models coming but who cares. these reals will last a lifetime if properly taken care of. The drag is also very precise and they wind smooth as. Bargain buying at this price. also picked up a berkely dropshot rod 6-10 kg for a bargain as well. ;D

[Horse]

I picked up a 4000 for myself and one for fathers day. Great value on a pretty good reel

Neil

[reelchippy]

Hi Flick
What's the normal price of these reels, I don't know any thing about them, Iwent into BCF to have a look at one the other day, but they don't sell Shimano. Everybody seems to be useing them they must have something going for them!

"Iwent into BCF to have a look at one the other day, but they don't sell Shimano"
Must be the only store in the world that doesnt sell shimano::)::)::)

[Mike_W]

Went to *-mart tonight at loganholme, they have them for $169 to clear stock for the new model.

[mad max]

Your talking about anaconda that doesnt sell shimano, ALL bcf stores sell shimano and yeah the stradics are goin for $169....

[Didley]

Yes Mad Max your right I am meaning Anaconda, Sorry slip of the keyboard.

[poundalead]

I use my 4000 for spinning for pelagics as its ratio is 5.7:1 awesome reel, matched with 6kg braid. At $169 an absolute bargain, I'm off to get a 2500!!!

[eotbmg]

I have used a shimano stradic 4000 for about 3 years now and it has been used every week or more during that period. It was the main reel i used when i travelled around oz and it has never let me down. It had a bit of back play on the handle which shimano fixed no worries and its as good as new. I have just purchased a sustain 6000 for an upgrade during the cheap run out sales!!! Yeehaa.
Ben

[Didley]

I purchased a Stradic 4000 from a non-chain northside fishing store, on Saturday. They matched the price of the chain store, I got some good advice and proped up the non-chain industry. Its worth supporting these guys if there is no or little price disadvantage to it.

[Greggo1]

I read this tread this morning and decided to chase a 2500 down. Found one at Redbank after a lot of calls. Most marts only have the 4000-6000's left. A certain Southside store (not a "mart") has them for $199.

[Charlie]

Looking at the overseas sites I would expect the new Stradic to take a big leap in price and the current Stradic to be replaced by the Saros,it will be very interseting to see the new pricing.