Tail Slap

Ok thought I was going crazy trying to find the C version. Then I saw the only one here https://fishingproshop.co.za/product/shimano-stradic-c1000-hg-fl/ But looking at the weight I saw it was the same as the 1000S. Wow that nanoflex looks like a high end japan trout rod. What about t$500-$600? Bit $$ but I can understand it when you get into high perf UUL rods. I swear I think I have seen them flex past 180°. The NS Black Hole Rockfish gen 2 the lightest lure rating down to 0.3-0.5 grams lol. That means you could probably cast empty 2-4lb fluoro with no lure. I like the looks of the s 7'3" solid tip version. I like they are 2 piece. What species do you go after with that setup.....nanoflex & c1000S? Trying to picture hooking into a snook with that setup. Trout OK although some of these large east coast rainbows get huge sometimes 5+ lbs and that not the huge lake trout of course. This is a creek not too far from me. That's not me in the pic btw.

Oh I like that. I need to stop talking to you. My bank account is going in the wrong direction lol That is what I was thinking. I like the 2500 shallow when looking for light lure long casts as I think the larger spool diameter helps especially matched to the rod stripper guide and a flexible tip.. Either with a nice balanced double handle. But for the UL it's hard to beat a the jdm 1000S, or so I thought!?! I did not know they made a Stradic FL C1000S. But sure enough it shows on a AU shop. What is its body a 750? How much smaller is it body compared to a standard 1k? That sounds about perfect for creeks streams etc. for trout Gills etc.

I cast my 3k out at assateague island va/md near ocean city. Only into first trough thinking small blue whiting etc. Hooked into a 38" striper. 15lb main 30lb mono leader out going tide. Let's just say I was sweating as I started to see bare spool as the fish was still tearing down the shore line as I started really turning the drag up. I found out those small stradics are pretty tough and has good drags as was my mh inshore vpr star rod. I will happily swap out that bushing for a top grade bearing lol. Hey what's your thought on double handle on some of the spinner models like the jdm Stella certate lt and saltiga? I was thinking the smooth balance might be nice on the smaller reels for lure retrieve work? I like the feel but the look is so odd as I am so use to singles.!?! Maybe the counter weight single you have is the better compromise?

Also if the yumeya is 2500 is shallow like oem 2500s I guess they errored on the line capacity as it shows the same for its 4k model and way more than the oem 2500S. I sure like the look for those spools. Thanks my mistake. Appreciate it. I have some ordering to do today. 3-4 line rollers and a few spools.

Bulldog, Thanks for the line roller info. Definitely doing that as all my spinners see salt use. That yumeya topped reel looks sick. Love that and the handle bring it all together. Was just looking at some of those Yumeya spools. Little confused on this one. Still learning on the sinner spools as never upgraded or swapped those before. Below, shows it's a C3000S but then lists it as a S-23 size spool? The spool capacity is the same PE 0.8-150m as the oem 2500S S-20 spool. I thought Stella stradic fl etc all used compatible spools. Is this for a different reel model? The drag is sure low compared to oem.

Oh why did you have to show me stuff like that. ? That looks sweet. Would certainly give it a unique look. Thx

Sorry UNC and Bulldog, I was not with it and filled in status ranking instead of usernames. Wow have not done something like that before.

Keeper, thank you very much for the spool info. So for my C3000 the 2500S is the S-20 length and will work for me. Knowing me I would have seen the C2500 got confused associating with my C3k and order the wrong one. Minnow, No doubt the Certate LT is not cheap and that again for the larger SW series. I would not even call the Stradic FL a cheap or budget friendly reel. Now for what you get in value I think the Stradic FL is great but $200 up is not what many call lower cost lol. The Certate was just a real surprise to me when I got to handle one. For awhile now I have been sold on Shimano for egg beaters. But the way Daiwa actually did something really innovative with the frame and gear mount got my attention. While Shimano has tweaked this, added a gasket here, a bearing there, in terms of real innovation, they have been somewhat stagnet for yrs now. Then I got a Certate 5000D in hand and was really impressed. It was the smoothest spinning reel I think I have ever felt. It's fit and finish was great as well. To me it's worth $350ish. The LT and SW are well sealed have good bearing support and that huge main digi-gear. I SW fish so I plan to pu not only a Certate LT 5kD but a SW 10k as well. Here's my spinning reel list: Stradic FL 1k + xtra 1000S spool 2x Stradic FL C3k + 2 xtra 2500S spool Certate LT 5000D Certate SW 10k Gosa SWA 20k Still have a few to acquire to check them all off. They will cover everything for me from Brook Trout and Gills thru BFT for spinning reels. Thought about a Exist 1k for a trout setup but the cost for only 1 oz weight saving at an extra cost of $600!?! over the Stradic on such a setup I do not see the worth. If I own a Stella or Saltiga or Exist it will be used as I can not see myself spending $800-$1200 on a reel. Thank you all for the help.

I found a great compromise to give me extra function. After some more checking I went with another Stradic FL C3k as I do use these for inshore back bay and tidal rivers as well. So I looked into what spools were available in 2500 size I saw they offer the 2500S a JDM shallow spool. Thinking of grabbing 2 of these xtra spools for both 3k reels. I can load one up with 10lb J Braid Grand and use 8lb fluoro leader. Will mount it on a MB F3.5 6'6" X4 House of Finesse I just picked up. The other spool with 6lb J braid grand and 2-4lb fluoro to use on some of the trout creeks. I will need to pu a trout rod. I think something short around 5½' for easy of use in these heavily tree"d small creeks and ideally 2 piece to make it easier to hike in with. Might try going down to 2lb leader and let that drag work the brookies and wild rainbows. Never run a real UL setup I have seen others use on trout creeks around here. Gonna be interesting tying knots on that small diameter line. I typically use FG for braid to fluoro/mono and Palmar/Rapala to metal.

The handle I did not realize. I knew about the drag but forgot about that.. I did consider the line weight but it's possibly more weight than I realized on the spool.. I wonder what the total weight difference would be fully loaded with same line.. I do know the drag on the 3k is very good certainly up to inshore sw fishing. Outside weight I do not have an issue with more line than needed IF it does not create a line lay issue. My 3k has very good line lay. Maybe it varies reel to reel. At this point I do not have a significant preference on these reels. Happy so far But thank you guys I missed way more differences then I realized. I am glad I asked. My two favorite mid priced spinners are the Stradic FL and the Certate LT. I added the xtra bearings used in the Stella to Stradic swapping out the bushings. Only a few had a noticeable effect on use. When you look at the tech the Stradic has I was surprised how much of it is also in the Stella.

Does anyone see a reason/benefit to choosing the Stradic FL 2500 over the 3000? They are the exact same reel body and drag with only the spool having more line capacity. They are even within a 0.1 oz in weight. I find the current Stradic FL to be one if not the best spinner under $300. 8ncurrent have a 3k and need another similar sized reel and was trying to consider any possible benefit to the 2500 rather than getting a exact duplicate 3k. I will use the reel for river trout (browns rainbow brook) and also small & large mouth. Priority waters: Delaware, Shenandoah, Potamac, Susquehanna and their tribs. Secondary: lakes, ponds, + light backbay. All I can think of is having a smaller cap spool saving the small amount of weight in line & spool when it's on a trout rod such as a St Croix 6'4" L F 2pc trout series rod @ 2.8oz. But it's such a tiny amount I can not see the point. I could go to the 1k but I loose cross over ability. For bass it will be on a ALX Enox Wizard 7'2" MF.

I agree with others. I save my money to improve higher end reels. Budget reels such as those I see as use as is and dispose of once the wear out. If I was going to upgrade I would do the handle and grips and chose them based on parts I would want on my next premium reels. That also will mean bearings or higher end bearings in them. That way it's not bound to a reel that is not worth sinking $$ into. On my higher end reels I tend to upgrade spool bearing "If I feel it will improve performance in a real world way. I will also replace bushings for bearing as I feel bearings offer better support even though they may not make a noticeable improvement in use performance. One thing I have learned; in, most all, my endeavors it rarely pays to polish a turd.