FROSTONE1 66 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Hi guys just a quick question I'm looking at a new set up for bream I was using a stradic 2500 fj model and a shimano raide 2-4 kg Rod but snapped the rod and drowned the reel on the weekend in a fight with a log on the kayak. I have opened the reel up and have ordered some replacement bearings and other parts for the reel but will probably use this as a back up reel now with some heavier line on it for some fun with bigger targets. What I am looking at is a shimano yak raider 1-3kg Rod and a shimano stradic 1000 on it what my question is will I still be able to target flathead and schoolies on a set up like this or would I be better of with another 2500 and also what pound line would you recommend for the 1000 real I've never fished this light before. Any feedback would be great thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underpants 1,543 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Yep sounds quite do-able and a lot of fun too! If the schoolies have a bit of room to run you should be fine. For 1000 sized, 6lb or less. Folks seem to like 4lb for their bream but if gives me the the s**ts, being so fine and wispy. If you're wanting to target flatties & schoolies with the same setup, i'd lean towards 6lb. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FROSTONE1 66 Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Brilliant cheers for the feed back underpants the yak rader 1-3 and the 1000 it is hopefully it's good weather this weekend and I'll be straight to th onk to test it out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Being a stradic their is a big difference between the 1000 to 2500 drag,i have both and i run 8lb and 10lb.But i don't target bream. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keenfisho 1,416 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 I use a 1-3 kg stick with a 1000 stradic and it has caught salmon to 50cm and coorong schoolies no problem. I use this setup chasing bream, wading the flats, coorong and locally chasing kgw from the boat and love it in all situations Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FROSTONE1 66 Posted November 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Cheers keenfisho that is exactly the situations I will be using it for what weight line are you using on that if you don't mind me asking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HB tragic 743 Posted November 23, 2016 Report Share Posted November 23, 2016 Braid can depend on what you want to spend. I have recently had Fishermans Wholesalers load up a shallow Shimano 1000 spool with Duel hardcore x8 braid. This braid is rated at PE 0.6 / 13lbs. Expensive but very nice to use. You have a lot to choose from. Regards, HBt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piratepom 3,197 Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 You'll be fine with that sized reel and you'll enjoy playing the bigger fish! I use a 1000 Symetre spooled with 5lb braid and 6lb leader. So much fun when you hook up to something decent.... lofty64 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 I had an Shimano Stradic 1000 Ci4 with 4lb Sunline and an 1-3 livefibre blades and tails and have caught 3kg salmon, 48cm bream, mullies up to 95cm it was my go to setup for everything until Shimano stuffed the reel up. Now I run an Daiwa 2013 Luvias 1003 with 4lb braid on the Livefibre rod. Hoping it gets used a fair bit this summer! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sbarnden 397 Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 Running a shimano exage 1000RC with power pro bite motion 5lb and I've landed what I estimate was up near 5kg eagle ray along with sea trout to 3.5kg. Along with Australian Salmon to 40cm. I love the bite motion braid and rarely have issues with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FROSTONE1 66 Posted November 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 Thanks for the feedback guys I picked up a shimano yak raider 1-3 kg rod I had one last year but snapped some how (dogs I assume ) Now am picking up a c14 1000 next week. In regards to line has anyone tried any of the fused braid I have heard that it tangled easy because it was extruded flat but there is a new Japanese one at bcf that is extruded round and is apparently really good any thoughts ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SurfcaztR 707 Posted November 24, 2016 Report Share Posted November 24, 2016 Thanks for the feedback guys I picked up a shimano yak raider 1-3 kg rod I had one last year but snapped some how (dogs I assume ) Now am picking up a c14 1000 next week. In regards to line has anyone tried any of the fused braid I have heard that it tangled easy because it was extruded flat but there is a new Japanese one at bcf that is extruded round and is apparently really good any thoughts ? Most reels i got are fitted with Berkley fireline,never had any issues on any Stradic Ci4,i'm usually fishing twice a week casting hundreds of time with lures and it works fine in 6,8 or 10lb Or Berkley Tracer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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