Shimano Stradic FL Spinning Reels Review

Certainly, this reel is a very well designed overall very salt capable reel. the 5000 model will definitely do the trick for most open beach and inlet fishing

2fargone,<p>The Shimano Stradic FL 5000 spinning reel would be fine for Muskie fishing as it has plenty of drag (24lb) and line capacity (235yds/30lb braid).  The right rod is definitely the more important piece when casting 1-4oz lures all day.  Please l

Benjamin,<p>The Stradic 5000 can be used to target bigger fish, like Barramundi, since as it has 24lb max drag.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

That is a good combination for most inshore species in NJ.

I would recommend either the 3000 or 2500 size reel for that rod. 

Yes this will be a good pairing.

I recommend the 2500 for both fresh and saltwater bass

The Stradic is made in Malaysia 

Both will be good for Flounder. The main difference between these two reels will be retrieve rate and capacity. I would opt for the 3000 size reel and for a rod I would choose a medium rod. I recommend this one: <a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/st-cr

If you are surf fishing, the Stradic will be the best reel. The Vanford is more of a freshwater/inshore reel and will not hold up in the rough surf conditions. The Vanford is also not heavy enough to balance with a surf rod. 

The 5000 spool would be too big for the 4000. 

The Shimano Stradic FLs do not come with an anti-reverse.

All of our prices would be in USD, unfortunately at this time we are unable to ship Shimano products internationally. I apologize for any inconvenience

Typically i would recommend a 6'6-7' M or MH rated rod but totally depends what you plan on targeting.<p>I would suggest looking at the new St. Croix Mojo and Triumph inshore rods</p>

The Stradic 2500 would be a very similar size to a Penn Battle II 2000

I would recommend jumping up to a Saragosa 5 or 6000 size reel, but if you want to stick with the Stradic I would go with the 5000 model

I would recommend the 4000 just based on how much more drag and versatility that size would provide, However if you are targeting smaller inshore species and doing more casting then the 3000 would also be a useful option. These reels are great, you won't

The FL is in reference to the generation model#, the old stradics were FK, these new are the FL model.<p>Although this is a very solid tough reel, I wouldn't recommend using it as an offshore reel seeing that they only go up to a 5000 size.</p><p>I would

You will want to go with a larger reel like a Shimano Spheros or Saragosa in a 6000. The stradic is a much smaller reel and would not pair up well with a 9' 6" surf rod. Spheros and Saragosa are built on a larger body and would balance out really well. <p

The 7' Medium (<span style="color:rgb(52,52,52);font-family:Arial;background-color:rgb(236,237,239);">SCR-0829)  </span>or 7' Medium-heavy (<span style="color:rgb(52,52,52);font-family:Arial;background-color:rgb(236,237,239);">SCR-1363)</span> would pair

Yes these are saltwater approved

Yes, the 4000 and 5000 Stradic FL Spinning Reels feature the same body, and the differences are the spool and the handle. 5000 size comes with the larger handle knob.

A Shimano Stadic 3000 would be perfect for what you are describing, 14-15lb would help maximize your casting distance and will handle your listed applications. A 7' 6" medium power, fast action inshore rod would be your best bet to do a little bit of ever

These do not come with extra spools. 

Harry,<p>The Shimano Stradic FL can be spooled for you prior to you receiving it.  Just purchase the braid that you want on the reel as part of your order and put in the notes/comments that you would like the purchased braid spooled onto the reel prior to

Tom,<p>The Shimano Stradic FL 3000 will pair nicely with the St.Croix Avis Trek spinning rod ATS66MF3 for smallmouth fishing.  Please let me know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

Tom, <p>The GLoomis Bronzeback SMR752S-SP spinning rod will pair nicely with the Shimano Stradic 2500 FL spinning reel.  Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.</p>

<span>Hi Tim, I would recommend the 5000 size Stradic FL. Model: STC5000XGFL; TackleDirect Code: SHM-3812. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-stc5000xgfl-stradic-fl-spinning-reel.html.</a><span> this reel has the best line capacity needed for

The 40# test line would be the better option without going to a larger pound test increasing line diameter and decreasing line capacity. 

After physically weighing the Stradic FL they weigh 10.4 oz's. 

The Stradic FL 5000 would pair well with either SCR-1850 or SCR-1879 both 8ft one MH and the other M power. 

The key features that the Stradic FL has that the FK did not is the Micro Module Gear II, silent drive, NEW Hagane Gear, X Protect, Long Spool, Carbon Cross Drag Washer. Overall a better reel and key for inshore saltwater fishing! 

Yes, a Shimano Grappler would pair well with the 5000 Stradic FL for jigging applications. Which Grappler model to choose depends on the types of fish you are targeting and the weights of the jigs you will be using. The Medium Heavy models rated for 50lb

Either a 4 or 5000K

Yes the FL 1000 would be a good pair for that rod.

This information is not available yet. 

No, there is no anti-reverse switch. The handle cannot be turned backwards.<br />

<span>Hi Paul, for the rod you have in mind we recommend the 5k Shimano Stradic or larger reel as the stradics are a smaller bodied reel and may not balance the setup well. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with!</span>

<span>Hi Nicolas, we recommend going with the Stradic FL 5000 paired with the ODM DNA 8ft ( </span><a href="https://www.tackledirect.com/odm-nxd-82-dna-surf-rod.html">https://www.tackledirect.com/odm-nxd-82-dna-surf-rod.html</a><span> ). Please let us kno

<span>Hi Ryan, The Shimano Stradic FL would be more for inshore fishing applications and would not be as strong as the Shimano Twinpower series. However, we only carry the current models of the Shimano Twinpower 4000 models at this time. The Shimano TPSW4

<span>Hi Lou, based on your fishing application I would recommend a 4000 size Shimano ST4000XGFL Stradic FL Spinning Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-st4000xgfl-stradic-fl-spinning-reel.html</a><span> This would be ideal for targeting

<span>Hi Ashley, The Shimano Stradic 4000 FL Spinning Reel will pair well with a Shimano Talavera 7'6" Medium-Heavy for inshore fishing applications for redfish, and sheepshead. For Sharks you will need a heavier rod such as the Shimano TLXS72H Tallus PX

<span>Hi Clint, Unfortunately we do not carry spare spools for the Shimano Stradic FL Series. I would recommend to contact Shimano Fishing USA to obtain the part you need. </span><a>https://fishshop.shimano.com/pages/contact-us</a><span> Please let us kn

<span>Hi Bob, The Shimano ST2500HGFL Stradic FL Spinning Reel would pair well a St. Croix VIS66MF Avid Inshore Spinning Rod for light inshore fishing applications. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/shimano-st2500hgfl-stradic-fl-spinning-reel.html</a>

<span>Hi Joseph, Based on your fishing application I would recommend a Daiwa CERTATE SW G5000-XH Spinning Reel. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/daiwa-certateswg5000-xh-certate-sw-spinning-reel.html</a><span> This would be the lightest option and wo

We suggest going with the Stradic 5000 and paring it with the 7'2" Tallus PX Spinning rod in either Medium (<span>SHM-4286)</span> or Medium Heavy (<span>SHM-4287).</span>

<span>Hi Josh, I would recommend the St. Croix JIS70MHF Mojo Inshore Spinning Rod. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/st-croix-jis70mhf-mojo-inshore-spinning-rod.html</a><span> This rod would be great to pair with your Shimano Stradic 3000's for a var

<span>Hi Justin, The Shimano Stradic FL Spinning Reels have a Max drag between 6.6lbs to 24.3lbs depending on the model. Size 1000 has 6.6lbs of drag, sizes 2500 and 3000 have 19.8lbs of drag, and the 4000 and 5000 sizes have 24.3lbs of drag. Please let u

<span>Hi Davenport, I would recommend a St. Croix Premier Spinning Rod. Specifically model: PS70MF; TD Code: SCR-0157. </span><a>https://www.tackledirect.com/croixps70mf.html</a><span> This rod is very sensitive and light but also very strong and is the p