Ci4+

The Sustain also has an aluminum body, while the FJ has a graphite body over an aluminum frame.

Here's a link that shows the graphite body on a sustain.

http://www.stripersonline.com/t/883551/taking-apart-a-shimano-sustain-10000-fg-question

Look what came in the mail today!

 

http://imgur.com/72Qcc6Q

 

Thanks for all the input.  Ready to test it out.

Look what came in the mail today!

 

http://imgur.com/72Qcc6Q

 

Thanks for all the input.  Ready to test it out.

First impressions of the reel? Getting ready to pull the trigger on one myself.

It's nice and light (which was important to me) and obviously since its fresh out of the box super smooth.  I really like the silver and black - although I know it doesn't affect its ability to catch fish but an added bonus.  My only potential worry is line capacity - it only lists 2lb/153yds and 3lb/109yds.  I will most likely put 8lb floro on it and will have to see what it holds. 

 

I've only had it a few hours but first impressions like you said seems like a great reel.

Color is pretty inportant when the rod you plan on building doesnt play into the red scheme of a CI4. I only put 50 yards of braid on my reels, so capacity isn't that important to me. I'm planning on getting the high gear shallow spool 2000. Think I'll be ordering next month.