New Shimano products

[Bantam1]

Here's a close up of the color



It really stands out in the sun. Too bad its overcast today so office lighting and a flash is all I had. The Cumara rods are almost the exact same color

[RedXCross]

Jeff, give me a credit card number, and I will pick you up half dozen and squirrel me and Dave one each.. Deal or no deal. What ya say..????? HUH?

Originally Posted by jabx1962

I want 4 of them ASAP.....Please let us know when/where they are available for sale.

[DV04]

Since the Core FV has the brass gearing, would this be better for saltwater use than compared to the Core MG? What I mean is would the gearing last longer.

[gerbil]

Got some questions about the stradic:

1. How much better is the new stradic than the old stradic?

2. Is Bass Pro planning on making a "new" stradic and extreme rod combo, like the currently have with the stradic fh?

3. I saw somewhere that the 3000 size weighs the same as the 2500 size how is this possible?

4. How much line does the 3000 size hold? (10 lb)

5. Will there be a discount on the old stradics once the new one is out?

6. Will the new stradic replace the old one in the market, or will you still have both versions?

Sorry about all the questions. Thanks for covering this so well, with all the pictures. I was about to buy a stradic but I guess I will wait until the new one comes out!

[Bantam1]

Originally Posted by DV04

Since the Core FV has the brass gearing, would this be better for saltwater use than compared to the Core MG? What I mean is would the gearing last longer.

No not at all. The aluminum gearing has been treated to prevent corrosion build up. Like anything else you will still need to service the reel more frequently due to use in saltwater.

[Bantam1]

Originally Posted by gerbil

Got some questions about the stradic:

1. How much better is the new stradic than the old stradic?

2. Is Bass Pro planning on making a "new" stradic and extreme rod combo, like the currently have with the stradic fh?

3. I saw somewhere that the 3000 size weighs the same as the 2500 size how is this possible?

4. How much line does the 3000 size hold? (10 lb)

5. Will there be a discount on the old stradics once the new one is out?

6. Will the new stradic replace the old one in the market, or will you still have both versions?

Sorry about all the questions. Thanks for covering this so well, with all the pictures. I was about to buy a stradic but I guess I will wait until the new one comes out!

1) The new gearing, spool design and one piece bail wire make the new Stradic reel perform better than the current model. The casting performance alone makes the reel worth it

2)I cannot say what Bass Pro will do since they are a retailer. They will more than likely pair up our reel with one of their rods like they always do

3)The 3000 size reel shares the same body as the 2500. The only difference is in the spool. The 3000 spool is slightly deeper so it holds a little more line.

4)140 yards of 10 pound line

5) I'm sure there will be. One of the dealers here in CA has them on clearance right now. www.tacklewarehouse.com

6)The new model is replacing the current model Stradic FH. We will no longer offer the FH models starting this month. The same for Sustain FD, Stradic MgFA and Stella FB.

[gerbil]

thank you very much bantam1, I'll be getting the new stradic once it's out!

[John R]

Will the new Stella spools fit the current FB models? Same question for the Sustain and Stradic spools. Thanks for response.

[Bantam1]

Unfortunately they will not. The new spool is much taller than the standard spool and the line will not stack properly.

[gerbil]

So when will the stradic be available? You said later this month, and it's the last day of the month. I'm just really excited to get the new reel! Thanks Bantam1!