Spinning Reel Upgrade

[Deeznuts]

I have 5 Stradics.... But recently someone suggested kastking Valiant eagle.... the reel is only $60. I figured i would give it a try.... it is now my favorite spinning reel... tons of reviews and clips on YouTube. I will by more.

[Fish Boy]

Been using the precursor to the Torrent @7.1:1 for a year now, it is great.

Lots of great things are coming out very soon including some stuff other than reels and you'll be impressed by the quality and the price. In the process of testing it all out now.

[Ky-triton]

I have three Shimano Stradic CI4’s and all have been good reels.

[huskyjerk]

I bought a NASCI by Shimano and it is really good for a $100 reel.

[JHelms]

I gave up on Shimano spinners when they did away with the anti-reverse switch and all my Symetres started sticking. To me Pfluegers feel heaky and clunky (I have 4 of them). My best bang for the buck have been the Daiwas (not that old fashioned SS one though). I really like the Daiwa Fuegos but if I could afford the Daiwa Ballistic I'd get that.

[basscat21]

When a reel has been in continuous production unchanged for over 35 years there's a good reason for it. It's ugly, has no bells and whistles, is not made with exotic metals and has a whopping 3 bearings in it. The long tapered shallow spool handles line beautifully. The drag is second to none. It's built like a tank and has legendary durability.

Basically it does everything a spinner needs to do very well and nothing more. Bare bones performance for just over $100. You could spend a day reading the reviews on them. It'll still be going long after the over engineered shelf queens are put to bed.

http://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/reels/ss_t/index.html

Absolutly correct on the drag, the best! Sold the you know what out of them in the 90s when I worked at Ramseys.. still a great reel.

[cubswin]

I’ve used daiwa for years, zero complaints. That ss1300 posted is a great reel, but never had a bad daiwa spinning reel.

[kercha83]

I will trade you my piscifun's for your stradics and sustains please lets do this trade

Seriously give a piscifun Carbon X a try for a fraction of the price of a stradic or sustain. I am in the process of selling all of my sustains and stradics just to use replace them with the Carbon X.

https://www.piscifun.com/products/pi...-spinning-reel

[buster502]

When a reel has been in continuous production unchanged for over 35 years there's a good reason for it. It's ugly, has no bells and whistles, is not made with exotic metals and has a whopping 3 bearings in it. The long tapered shallow spool handles line beautifully. The drag is second to none. It's built like a tank and has legendary durability.

Basically it does everything a spinner needs to do very well and nothing more. Bare bones performance for just over $100. You could spend a day reading the reviews on them. It'll still be going long after the over engineered shelf queens are put to bed.

http://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/reels/ss_t/index.html

the best ones was the ones made in japan,some of newer ones was not made in japan,i know the ss1600 is like that and there is a difference in them

[Davecon]

Have been using the 3000 Stradic Ci4 for several years. Recently bought a Stradic Ci4 in the 1000 series.

I’m pretty tough on my tackle and fish brackish water over 75 % of the time. The Stradics are GREAT. They hold up well on snook, reds, small tarpon, and sea trout as well as bass. Light, extremely smooth drags, and durable.

No knock on any of the other brands but I’m happy with these.

[billnorman1]

When a reel has been in continuous production unchanged for over 35 years there's a good reason for it. ................................It'll still be going long after the over engineered shelf queens are put to bed.

http://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/reels/ss_t/index.html

This is an outstanding reel, built like a tank. It has a fail proof drag. I can sell well used ones at fishing flea markets for $50 up. I have some really sweet Chinese spinning reels with 13 ball bearings that are like silk, but I know the 1300 will be going long after they are in the trash.

[bilgerat]

the best ones was the ones made in japan,some of newer ones was not made in japan,i know the ss1600 is like that and there is a difference in them

The Japan run was a very short run from way back in the early 90's or so. Other than that they were and still are made in Thailand. There's always been a debate as to whether the Japan ones were superior, some considered them inferior which is almost unheard of in regards to Japanese tackle. Either way, occasionally the Japan ones pop up on ebay and usually go quickly. Apparently the Thai ones aint too shabby either ... 35+ years is a long time.

[cubswin]

the best ones was the ones made in japan,some of newer ones was not made in japan,i know the ss1600 is like that and there is a difference in them

I own both, can’t tell any difference. Hell cant tell you which ones are 30 years old vs newer for that matter. Good design that just works.

[Legend LE-195]

When a reel has been in continuous production unchanged for over 35 years there's a good reason for it. It's ugly, has no bells and whistles, is not made with exotic metals and has a whopping 3 bearings in it. The long tapered shallow spool handles line beautifully. The drag is second to none. It's built like a tank and has legendary durability.

Basically it does everything a spinner needs to do very well and nothing more. Bare bones performance for just over $100. You could spend a day reading the reviews on them. It'll still be going long after the over engineered shelf queens are put to bed.

http://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/reels/ss_t/index.html

The japanese ones are the sh*t, every spinning reel I own new and old is daiwa

[Fish Boy]

I will trade you my piscifun's for your stradics and sustains please lets do this trade

I've got 2 2000 stradic fj for sale 75 a piece :)