5 hours ago, oomph said:

ok, so back to my original question then. How does the Ci4+ compare to the new FK?

I'm buying another reel for this spring, and I'd like to hear an opinion from someone that may happen to own both models.

 

 

I have the 2500 fk a ci4+4000 and numerous stradic fj's. I haven't used the new fk all that much but so far I still favor the fj's and the ci4, but thats just my opinion. They are all good reels and I'm not even a shimano fan. I'd say buy ci4+ if you want the lighter reel otherwise I'd look for a good deal on a new fj or fk. 

Keep in mind the handles are different. I prefer the round Eva on the ci4, but it's all personal preference. 

yes, I prefer EVA as well. I find the ci4 very comfortable to use. Ergonomics was something that I was considering.