Has anybody used this reel before? Thinking of  getting this reel to put it on a Powell Max 7' L. Let me know what you think, Thanks!

I have one.  Good reel.  

It is an exceptional reel i absolutely love mine. I feel so connected when i fish with it and its the sturdiest spinning reel i have fished. there is no play at all in this reel it is rock solid. I would absolutely say go for it. (and don't let those SHIMANO guys mess with you lol JK)

 

         Tight lines

 

               Andrew 

I have one and like it a lot. Solid reel with a great drag. Looks sharp too.

I have the Inshore and it is super smooth.  The drag is the smoothest I've ever seen not in a fly reel.  Its handled Reds and Snook of a size that ruined my Stradic CI4.  Best of all Abu includes a spare spool.

I have the Inshore and it is super smooth.  The drag is the smoothest I've ever seen not in a fly reel.  Its handled Reds and Snook of a size that ruined my Stradic CI4.  Best of all Abu includes a spare spool.

I never was a fan of the Ci4, which one did you have. Even for a finesse reel I thought they were questionable. The Ci4+ though has sparked my interest.

I would say it is a great reel, I have seen them in stores and they feel and run great..... plus it is an Abu Garcia, and on top of that a Revo

Great reel!

I'm on my second season with mine and really like it. Like was mentioned earlier it has a very smooth drag.

I never was a fan of the Ci4, which one did you have. Even for a finesse reel I thought they were questionable. The Ci4+ though has sparked my interest.

 

I got the first 2500.  One big red and the bail arms were never the same.  The drag was'nt too tight, I was only using 5 or 6lb. powerpro.  The Daiwa Ballistic has taken much bigger fish without a glitch, so I'm not anti carbon yet.....

I got the first 2500.  One big red and the bail arms were never the same.  The drag was'nt too tight, I was only using 5 or 6lb. powerpro.  The Daiwa Ballistic has taken much bigger fish without a glitch, so I'm not anti carbon yet.....

I see, that sounds like a single issue, as that reel and all current Stradics use the same type bail, it may have been an isolated issue as you never here about them failing, and if it was common we would have all known it,,,,but that part of the Stradics is known for it's extreme reliability, and certainly would have nothing to do with making you think the frame or the rotor were at fault. 2500 size would be considered ultra light for any saltwater work for me. Most others, myself included would go to the 4000 size for Snook and Bull Reds!! Very reliable, I like I said, have till now stayed away just because I find the Aluminum framed Stradic smoother, but Hooligan a man who uses spinning a lot, has both and says the new C14+ is as smooth as the Sustain, with that in mind it makes it the smoothest out there under $500.00????? I may just find out myself. 

 

At any rate I am sure any current model Stradic would be hard to to upgrade from in a spinning ree for the OPl!!