IS THIS NEW FISHING REEL WORTH ALL THE HYPE? Unboxing Shimano's New Stradic
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- Опубликовано: 10 дек 2024
- I unbox Shimano's brand new 2023/24 Stradic FM spinning reel - the reel that took out "best in show" at the 2023 AFTA Tackle Show! Join me for a first look and let's see what all the hype is about...
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Thanks... and cheers!
I had one of the original Stradics which I got in the early 90's in the UK when I first came over, and used it for coarse species on lures. So interested in seeing the v2 30 years later. I'm more of a fly guy these days, but it brings back good memories!
Good stuff! Thanks for that.
Great overview mate, I recently went through my dads lure collection and found a couple packets of squidgies with you and Rex on them which was a surprise. I remember catching you on tv from time to time when I was a kid. Always loved the enthusiasm. 👍
Thanks! Me and Bushy on them, I suspect. 😉
@@StarloGetsReel Ahh yeah haha my mistake I was going off memory.
I added the Stradic FM STC3000XGFM to my inshore collection earlier this year. Paired it with a St Croix Avid inshore 7' Medium / Fast rod. Such an amazing setup! Absolutely love everything about this reel and rod combo.
Thanks for sharing! Sounds like a great set-up.
I love my Vanfords , if I every need a new reel in 2500 size it will be a Stradic. Thanks for the unboxing.
No problem 👍
Well a Vanford is a Stradic really just rebrand for the carbon composite model both great except slapping a hundred bucks on the price but Diawa did the same both jacking up the price on all mid to high end models Stella's went up $300 who has $1k nevermind $1300 for a reel especially a light spin ffs
Nice one Starlo ... glad you worked out what the 'doovy' was for ..lol
Me too! 🫣
😅👍🏻 got to love a dohicky lol
Looks like a beaut! And Lol that fin is a modification very similar to one I’ve done to several of my reel’s, it came from necessity using braid on cheaper reels in particular my daiwas and even some shimanos like nexaves the ones I’ve done it just prevents the line from catching on the arm guiding the line directly to the roller, one reel in particular was absolutely critical was a micro daiwa laguna and it used 2lb mono on one spool and 3lb braid on the other and several occasions I’d damaged line or lost fish due to the hair thin line getting caught before the roller and cutting a groove in the plastic upright part of the bail , I’ve used knead it, super glue and paper, and even made a guide from aluminium on one reel it just makes them flawless to operate especially in wind and dark!
Nice!
Great reels Starlo. I've bought every series in the 1000 to 2500 size for trout and bream. They are exceptional quality and ultra reliable. They've never let me down and have landed plenty of fish on these. Good review.
Agreed! And thank you!
What size for trout, 1000 or 2500? I can only buy one but may also use for bluegill fishing
@@WhiteTrashTennessee I’d choose the 1000 for that. 👍
Nice collection of books in the back steve, ive managed to find some great books wasting away at the back of a shop here in the pilbara
Thanks!
I must say, your product reviews are the best on RUclips. I learn a thing or two that others miss and your delivery is exceptional. I’m having trouble deciding between the improved FM or wallet friendly FL. Either way, I’ll be casting a Stradic this coming season. Thanks!
Thanks SO much for that wonderful feedback! Yes, both great reels. 👍
I can’t decide between the FL or the FM. There are a few negetive reviews on tackle warehouse about the FM having play in the handle.
@@StarloGetsReel I ended up getting the FM since I got a gift card. I’ve tried it a couple times, but still no fish. The feel though is great.
@@lukehuelskamp4140 FL is the better reel .
Thanks for the advice. picked one up.
All I say is wow.
Feels like a premium reel super value for money.
Good stuff. I think you’ll enjoy it. 👍
Big fan of the Stradic series of reels my first was a 4000FG then went on to the FH in 3 different sizes and finally a Ci4 2000F. Think I might have to get a 2000 size in the new series👍 and yes I still have them all with no failures fished in fresh and salt from Murray cod to snapper trout and bream. Can't go wrong.
Very nice! Good to hear, too.
Nice reel Steve
They are!
Nice one Starlo...
Thank you kindly!
A nice looking reel with an excellent drag given its sizes. The gap to Stella is narrowing!
Sure is!
I have a 4000 stradic white in colour one of the older brands and it is a solid piece of kit capable of stopping big fish. It is a smooth reel loaded with Andrew Eddinghausen 20lb braid would you believe.
🎣👉🤙
Nice! 👍
just picked up 2 vanfords and now after this video im wishing i would have went for the Stradic FM. Great video!
Thanks!
Thanks Steve good info cheers mate 😉👍
No problem 👍
I like Stradics.
The FL is my light tackle reel, when I don’t need anything very well sealed. It’s a real pleasure to use, and performs well. I still prefer the Spheros SW for its sealing, but the Stradic is a much better finesse reel.
I’ve been eyeing the FM pretty hard, and am sure I’ll end up with one once my FL burns out.
You’ll love it!
Spheros sw sucks I bought 1 used a couple times now the gear feels like it's grinding on somthing and after every use I open the spool and see water inside all way down to the shaft
@@jpt2026 You must be referring to a previous version of the Spheros.
I have the 6k and 8k models and fish the heck out of them - in a kayak and off a boat.
I pull in large Ling, Halibut and even shark with these reels, without an issue.
I rinse my saltwater reels, but otherwise no excess maintenance, so to speak.
If you have the older version, then that’s a totally different reel.
@@helterskelter156 I have the spheros sw 6000 hg
@@helterskelter156 the newest version is the sw version which is what I have used it like 4 times and now when I reel it it feels like the gears are grinding together
Ok so I got 2 of these in the C 2500 size for freshwater bait fishing with 2 kg mono.
Issues so far the line roller is not perfectly round, you can see it moving around as the line is pulled from the spool.
This issue was in some FL reels I got towards the end of their production. The issue is the white plastic bush that sits between the bearing and line roller itself.
I had to order 6 pieces from shimano to get 2 good ones. I am waiting for them to come back into stock to deal with the 2 FM I have right now.
Second issue both reels had noisey line roller bearings after 2 trips, ordered new 4 bearings from Shimano 3 were quiet one was no good.
Third issue is drag sounds clicker sounds muffled and inconsistent. Have not fixed this yet but suspect the plastic ratchet piece is not perfectly round, have to order a couple and see. The clicker mechanism is now mounted on a plastic piece under the spool changing the acoustics.
Forth thing the new duracross drag washer material seems to be shedding, I inspected the drag washers after a bunch of large carp and there were a few pieces that were sitting in the groove machined into the spool, never seen this before no idea if it will be an issue moving forward.
They are smooth reels especially under load but little annoyed about all the other stuff I mentioned, maybe quality control is not what it used to be😕
Interesting! I'll be watching for those things on mine, for sure.
@StarloGetsReel
Did you fidn this thingsa sirin your shimano stradic fm reels because i want buy it but i want make sure no any quality issues have
having bought four vanfords this great reel will not be required lol.
Yes, four is probably enough! 😉
Hey starlo love the vids.
Am interested on opinion of thoughts of nasci v stradic given the price point difference.. seems minimalistic but a big price diff.
Looking forward to fishing t heads in the next few weeks!
Both great reels. When comparing, say, the 2500 models in both ranges you're getting an extra set of bearings in the Stradic, more than double the maximum drag pressure (9kg for the Stradic compared to 4kg in the Nasci) and a reel that's 20 grams lighter in the Stradic, (220g compared to 240g for the Nasci), plus the addition of features like the anti-twist fin from the Stella. Small differences, to be sure, but they will probably be significant to some buyers... less so to others. The Nasci remains an excellent value-for-money reel.
Correct me if I’m wrong sir.
Looks to me a small version of Twin power FE same guts inside beside ball bearings. Have you ever thought of getting a Twin Power? The price almost double up which I’ve decided went to go get the Stradic 5000Xg.
I’m not sure. You could be onto something.
Hi Steve, are you a fan of the soft round knob handles?, i put a after market round knob on my 2000 Diawa revelry and my god its good, if i could i would never go back to traditional handles as on the stradic.
Hadn't really thought much about it, but will check it out.
After my recent Stradic C5000 FK gave up I gave up on the Stradics, happy with a Certate, Kix and a TD Black as replacement reels. I still own a Saragosa, Spheros, and an old Biomaster. All of which im sure will last me a fair while longer. For the robust reels im happy with Shimano. For a more refined reel i'll stay with Daiwa.
Each to their own. I can't go past Shimano.
Yeah but daiwa 1 year warranty and shimano 10 year I know what I would be trusting lol
@stevejones9636 I sent my reel to shimano service center. Damage to the gearset. Warranty refused. Shimano warranty doesn't mean much in my opinion.
@mardy7788 yes but the way warranty is supposed to work is if it's a manufacturer fault not caused by us like not servicing your car if you dont do it the car will not last long. But I don't know your situation to your reel.
I own almost a dozen Pflueger Supremes, don't need any more. Especially a real that doesn't have an anti-reverse lever.
I’m choosing between the new Stradic or a Vanford in 4000 or 5000 size, their prices are very close now given Vanford is heavily discounted. What would be your recommendation?
There's so little differenve that it could actually come down to which one you think LOOKS better and goes best with your rod! I must admit to slightly preferring the cosmetics of the Vanford, but the Stradic MAY be a tad tougher and has a few newer technologies... it's a hard call!
@@StarloGetsReelthanks mate
Whats the line capacity for 15lbs braids? I just bought 15lbs 150meters J-braid x8, will it spool the whole line perfectly? Thanks mate
Always hard to know until you try. If it’s under-filled you’ll just have to wind it off ( ideally onto an empty reel) and add some backing. But I’d say it’ll be about right.
Thanks really appreciate it 👍👍@@StarloGetsReel
What line will you be using? I see the Line Laboratory did some tests on Shimano Kairiki and it was 186% thicker diameter than stated on the box.
I spooled it up with 15 pound Kairiki. It's plenty skinny enough for me. I like Kairiki, but it's certainly not as tough nor as long-wearing as PowerPro. I'd imagine most braids are thicker than quoted by the makers, as they all tend to "squash" flat when measured with a micrometer (which is how I imagine they do it). I don't pay a whole lot of attention to what it says on the spool or box. Most of them also test WAY over the rated breaking strain quoted... sometimes by more than double. So long as it's skinny and strong and behaves itself on the spool, I'm happy. Kairiki ticks those boxes for me as a "finesse" line, and PowerPro as a tougher "brawling" line for demanding scenarios. Horses for courses...
What 15lb would you put on that starlo, I know you can get better quality lower diameter 15lb but just not sure what to look for. Cheers 👍🏻
I've put Shimano's Kairiki on it. Not as tough and hard-wearing as PowerPro, but thinner.
@@StarloGetsReelyep cheers mate, I’ll look into it
So where do I stand with my Stradic 400 X.G. that I went and bought about what 8 Months ago? Thinking it was the latest and greatest. I mean it feels pretty darn smink to me, is it totally outgunned by this new one?
Well it WAS the latest and greatest... then! Seriously though, still a great reel.
The C2000 is not a shallow spool
Yep... I found that out AFTER I made the unboxing video, which is why I put the caption on the screen about it actually being a larger spooled 1000. I'd incorrectly assumed it was a shallow-spooled 2500... My bad!
Wish they made a 500 or c1000 size
That’d be nice.
Good report brother,,,,,,,
Thanks!
How you going with the reel Steve? Still happy with it? Cheers
Yep. Loving it. Hasn't missed a beat.
@@StarloGetsReel Thanks Steve. I have an SI series in 3000 that must be 14 years old and has only just started playing up and an FL in 3000 size that is a peach to use. I was considering a 24 TD Daiwa MQ but not keen on difficulties with self-servicing and for me it is still an unknown quantity. I will stick with Shimano reels and Daiwa rods. Will go and purchase an FM 3000. Thanks mate and bent rods. Cheers.
Are these on par with the Vanford?
Pretty much. Just a few newer technologies as well as things like the anti-twist fin taken from the Stella. Both great reels.
Iv got both. Think it would be fair to say the Stradic feels tough. The vanford I’m afraid I’ll break it.
I got the first line of Stradic from 8 years ago. Still great 👍
@antonb8422 i have a 1000 stradic, also 1000, 2500 and 3000 Vanford's
@@alanfiddick1887 so you know what I’m saying 😂
@@antonb8422got a 2500 twinpower and yeah super slick but very nervous when put it down
Got two of 19-th series like four years ago. Pretty much unkillable device.
I love my penns
Fair enough. Each to their own.
They didnt add super slow oscilation :( 😞
Seems to work fine with braid, though, all the same.
Shimano will never add Super slow to the Stradics , it's not that type of reel .
Nice reel Steve just asking cause I no you would have a right/spot on reason and just wondering why you said jew in the summer do you find there easy to fish for instead of September to November b4 mullet make there swimm please why summer jew
I’ve caught them in most months, and November/early December is a favourite of mine, along with March/April. Our mullet down here don’t run to sea, usually, until the first big westerly in April. But right across summer can also be pretty good.
@@StarloGetsReel killer Steve nothing beats knowledge over time and I no you would no I do fish alot for jew in my local at burrill lake catch alot n very consistently but never in December November they start to slow off or maybe its a matter of shy off because of people alot of people tend to start pressuring the lake I think and through fishing and pics looking at time day mouth of catch def harder through December looking through past few years get maybe 2 in that mouth were its like 1 or 2 aweek any other times of year
I just bought it and i don't keep it. Some play in the handle, i dont like that.
That’s odd.
Bought one, it made strange nosises when reeling, got it changed for another one, same problem.. told the store i diddnt want it anymore. Went back to the FL instead.
Twist guard is BS, does absolutley nothing
That’s unusual. All in the week or so since they landed in Oz? I haven’t had much time to test the anti twist fin yet but so far it seems to be working. I’ve had zero issues.
@@StarloGetsReel i live in sweden, and bought one as soon as they landed in the shops. But now in hindsight i feel like the uprades arent worth the extra money.. It had a nice feel to It tho, ill give em that
You run the risk of being biased. With only one or two exceptions, Daiwa matches Shimano's range and exceeds it in the sub $150 sector. And now Penn have come in and upset everybody by offering more robust and better sealed mechanicals than both with their Battle 3 range for less than $200. So maybe your viewers would appreciate being told about alternatives to Shimano.
I happily admit to being biased! I’ve been a dyed-in-the-wool Shimano man for well over 30 years, and one of their sponsored pro anglers for most of that time, so I won’t be reviewing other brands, but there are plenty of content creators out there who do and it’s easy to find their excellent reviews. I also readily accept that there’s lots of other good gear on the market these days… I simply choose to use Shimano. It’s a Ford/Holden kinda thing. 😉 Tight Lines.
Same here Steve, I’ve always been Shimano through & through! Just bought an FM Stradic 2500 to go with my FL 2500 & love them both!