Stradic FI

The Shimano Stradic FI is made tough and durable to handle the heavyweight bouts! Fight after fight, this baby delivers the knock-out blow! Equipped with Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement, Propulsion Line Management System and the Aero Wrap II Oscillation System,

The Shimano Stradic FI increases casting distance with less effort, while arming you with a durable, dutiful Reel that’s always game for the next battle royale!

Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement uses a special cold-forged aluminium drive gear and a hardened brass pinion gear retain out-of-the-box smoothness much longer than all stainless steel drivetrains;

5-component Propulsion Line management System means longer casts with less effort, while drastically reducing the chance of backlash, wind knots or tangles;

Aero Wrap II provides uniform line lay and winding shape to prevent loss of energy during the cast while providing longer casts than other oscillation systems;

Graphite side plate and rotor; aluminium body;

Machined aluminium handle with direct drive handle that screws directly into the main gear, and is finished off with Septon grips;

Five shielded A-RB and one roller bearing enhance the smooth performance;

Waterproof drag on all models can really put the heat on a big fish; Spare aluminium spool;

Model No.: ST1000FI,

Retrieve per Crank (in.): 29,

Wt. (ozs.): 7 1/2,

Line Rating (lbs./yds.): 2/270, 4/140, 6/110,

Max Drag (lbs.): 7,

Gear Ratio: 6.0:1;

Model No.: ST2500FI,

Retrieve per Crank (in.): 34,

Wt. (ozs.): 9 1/2,

Line Rating (lbs./yds.): 6/200, 8/140, 10/120,

Max Drag (lbs.): 15,

Gear Ratio: 6.0:1;

Model No.: ST3000FI,

Retrieve per Crank (in.): 35,

Wt. (ozs.): 9 1/2,

Line Rating (lbs./yds.): 6/230, 8/170, 10/140,

Max Drag (lbs.): 15,

Gear Ratio: 6.0:1;

Model No.: ST4000FI,

Retrieve per Crank (in.): 36,

Wt. (ozs.): 11 1/2,

Line Rating (lbs./yds.): 8/240, 10/200, 12/160,

Max Drag (lbs.): 20,

Gear Ratio: 5.8:1;

The Shimano Stradic FI is the reel for keen anglers

Nice reel, September 11, 2009
By Richard C. Palson (Massachusetts) (REAL NAME)

Stradic f1, is a little gem. It is well built and smooth operating. You will love it.
RCJ Palson

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