SamN 0 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Gday all, Just on the marker for a new spin reel in the near future size 2500, any opinions on the best out there? Is it worth getting an up market Stella? or do the Stradic Ci4's compete just as well? Cheers SamN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kelvin 2,197 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Exist 2506 SamN and urhookedfish 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FreShIe-FisHeR : D 0 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Get a certate negruky 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I suppose it depends on what you're looking to catch with it, for what I use 2500 size reels for I can't see the justification of buying a stella, maybe a stradic, but I've got a symetre and it works great, nice smooth drag and plenty of it for the six pound line that I run, plus at around $100 a good price as well. I'm sure there are similar daiwa products but I'm not so familiar with their smaller spin reels these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trouthunter 0 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 shimano all the way with the light stuff.....your always going to need a 2500 and its the most used reel of most people's collection even if they don't want to admit it!CI 4 is an awesome reel! nothing better for the price in my opinion.I don't own a stella but your always gonna use a 2500, and if its your number 1 reel then why not!A mate and i had some fun recently at fowlers on the 2500 CI4 on some alb 6 7 8Lb salmon on plastics... big fish for small reel and its just awesome!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Shimano Rarenium Ci4Shimano Stradic FJShimano Stradic Ci4what are you looking to use it for? stradics both have 6.0:1 ratios where as the rarenium has 5.0:1 all have the same line capacity but the rarenium has 10kg max drag where as the stradics have 7kg. if you wanna target big fish then the rarenium is the way to go. all are similar priced and have pretty much the same features. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ugly4Life 41 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Personally I don't think the drag matters much for a 2500 sized reel. The quality of the drag system does, but not the rating.To get the most out of 10kg of drag you'd need to be using 90lb line!! At most I imagine you'd be using 20lb line (even that's too much IMO) which only needs about 2kg of drag which pretty much any reel from budget up to top of the range will give. afishyfish and plankton 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samboman 319 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Get a certateThats a $500+ reel pretty top end that one :whistle: Sambo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
plankton 725 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Personally I don't think the drag matters much for a 2500 sized reel. The quality of the drag system does' date=' but not the rating.To get the most out of 10kg of drag you'd need to be using 90lb line!! At most I imagine you'd be using 20lb line (even that's too much IMO) which only needs about 2kg of drag which pretty much any reel from budget up to top of the range will give.[/quote']Exactly, as long as the drag is smooth then you're fine, but heaps of drag pressure is uneccesary on a small reel, you'll never use it all. Go to your local shop, have a feel of some reels from proven brands, even bring the rod you intend to pair it with to see how they balance, shouldn't need to spend anymore than $100-200 to get a quality reel that will last a long time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SamN 0 Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Cheers FellahsNarrowed the option down to two reels the certae and the stradic, Ci4... At the moment slightly leaing towards the stradic, and will place this on a gloomis tournament rod or similar if all goes to plan, will mainly be used for callop and small murray cod in the up coming months...Cheers for your help, tight lines SamN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samboman 319 Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Cheers FellahsNarrowed the option down to two reels the certae and the stradic' date=' Ci4... At the moment slightly leaing towards the stradic, and will place this on a gloomis tournament rod or similar if all goes to plan, will mainly be used for callop and small murray cod in the up coming months...Cheers for your help, tight lines SamN[/quote']You will have a nice setup with either of those on that rod :)Sambo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rollas 2 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Sam go the Luvias.Bang for buck they are a step above the Ci4 and with an after market handle/knob will do more than any Cod or Golden will ask of it.Certate or Stella is way over kill. You have seen the size of the gear we use on the Snapps and there was no issue there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
statesquider 0 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 have a look at the sustain. a lot better than the ci4 and only $330. I own both and have used them extensively, ci4 has nothing on the sustain. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SamN 0 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Sam go the Luvias.Bang for buck they are a step above the Ci4 and with an after market handle/knob will do more than any Cod or Golden will ask of it.Certate or Stella is way over kill. You have seen the size of the gear we use on the Snapps and there was no issue there.Gonna have to agree with Rollas here (knows his stuff), after using my old luvais for some good snapper with him, i guess i will just get the new one and pair it with the gloomis tournament rod his advice has always been correct so far haha Cheers for the input everyone muchly apreciated! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brent61 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Shimano Rarenium Ci4Shimano Stradic FJShimano Stradic Ci4what are you looking to use it for? stradics both have 6.0:1 ratios where as the rarenium has 5.0:1 all have the same line capacity but the rarenium has 10kg max drag where as the stradics have 7kg. if you wanna target big fish then the rarenium is the way to go. all are similar priced and have pretty much the same features.WHAT ?NO JARVIS WALKER MARADO ?Mr. Walker will not be impressed by your selection :evil: :evil: :evil: brent sirwaxxalot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnie 0 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I would go a Luvias or the certate if you don't mind spending the extra........I personally have a 2500 certate with carbontex drag washers and bearing upgrade and it feels amazing.....! SamN 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grego 0 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I got a Luvias 2500r with 2500 rcs air spool and handle. Can't wait to recieve. Thursday hopefully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nikhum 16 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Yup been using a Certate 2500 for a few weeks now and a great bit of kit it is that's for sure. Also keep an eye out for the new Steez coming out in the next few months.Ronnie: I'm curious what bearing upgrade did you do? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smokeykebab 175 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Shimano Rarenium Ci4Shimano Stradic FJShimano Stradic Ci4what are you looking to use it for? stradics both have 6.0:1 ratios where as the rarenium has 5.0:1 all have the same line capacity but the rarenium has 10kg max drag where as the stradics have 7kg. if you wanna target big fish then the rarenium is the way to go. all are similar priced and have pretty much the same features.they dont come in 2500 size and i know sam uses shimano or daiwa gear only. no point in trying to sell sand to an arab is there.WHAT ?NO JARVIS WALKER MARADO ?Mr. Walker will not be impressed by your selection :evil: :evil: :evil: brent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnie 0 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 The bearing upgrade was from plat.co.jp it's by hedgehog bearings and it replaces the under spool bush, line roller bushings and handle bushings all with bearings.It was well worth the upgrade! From memory it was around $55 delivered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nikhum 16 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 The bearing upgrade was from plat.co.jp it's by hedgehog bearings and it replaces the under spool bush' date=' line roller bushings and handle bushings all with bearings.It was well worth the upgrade! From memory it was around $55 delivered.[/quote']Sweet mate I'll look into this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 i had a play with a Luvias 2500 custom.. all i can say is i almost needed to change me pants... awesome bit of kit.... if only i didnt have to pay for rego SamN 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Double Trouble 3 Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Hi SamnI got a 2500 stradic CI4 matched to a G loomis 4-8lb rod with 6lb line,Got this little 6kg red with ease, very happy with the combo trihull and SamN 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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