Shimano Reels

[stevej525]

Gday Everyone

Just Purchased a Gen Black Wicked Weasel and was going to put Stradic Ci4+ reel , I noticed you can buy a Sustain 2500 from an Aus Distributor for $249 cheaper than the Stradic Ci4+ , Does anyone have any other thoughts or Ideas as to what would go with this Rod

Steve

[Partizan Fk]

Buddy the best thing is everyone likes certain things.The best thing you can do is go to a tackle store and try it on.Feel the reel and make judgement on that.
I have the CI4+ and its a great reel.

[nereus]

Have a look at the new Rareium while your at it,they are a definite upgrade from the previous model (Xship etc) and one of the few Shimanos in Aus with the 5.0 ratio which imo is better for HB fishing ,if you fish a lot of placcies then go the ci4 in the 3000 at only .7 g heavier than the 2500.

cheers nereus

[stevej525]

Cool, Everyone

Thanks for the replies , will investigate both reels , I was under the impression the Sustain was a couple of levels above the CI4+ , but have since found a thread on this site , with the advantages and disadvantages of both .

Steve

[stripler]

Sustain has an extra bearing under the spool (better drag) and is not ultra lightweight like the ci4+. Gen black weren't too light when I tried in store so you might find the sustain balances better. Go to a store and try both reels on your model and buy the one that feels balanced. Both good reels.

[seanh]

Sustain and CI4+ both great reels. Had a play with the new Rarenium and they also feel nice.

[stevej525]

Gday Sean H ,

Good thought , i will have to go and try them on the weasel , trouble is we only have Bee Cee F here which are $70 dearer than competitors for the Sustain . so trying one on is difficult. I have just had a quick look at the Rarenium and it looks the goods and is not much heavier than the Ci4+ .

Would feel funny taking in the rod (which i didn't purchase from them) trying a heap of reels on it and buying the reel elsewhere also .

Steve

[seanh]

Originally Posted by stevej525

Gday Sean H ,

Good thought , i will have to go and try them on the weasel , trouble is we only have Bee Cee F here which are $70 dearer than competitors for the Sustain . so trying one on is difficult. I have just had a quick look at the Rarenium and it looks the goods and is not much heavier than the Ci4+ .

Would feel funny taking in the rod (which i didn't purchase from them) trying a heap of reels on it and buying the reel elsewhere also .

Steve

You're not wrong there about the mark up. Why not just order online. Sustains seem to be going cheap these days. I have three of them and cant fault them.

[lukereneeseth]

if your prepared to buy online then look at the Shimano Complex CI4+ 2500HGSF6 Cardiff CI4+ C2000HGS & Exsence CI4+ C3000HGM all under $300AU delivered. Just a 4-8 day wait. All under 200g, 9+1 bearings incl. 1 in the spool. Take the plunge and you will never buy another AU reel again.

[Green Hornet]

Originally Posted by lukereneeseth

if your prepared to buy online then look at the Shimano Complex CI4+ 2500HGSF6 Cardiff CI4+ C2000HGS & Exsence CI4+ C3000HGM all under $300AU delivered. Just a 4-8 day wait. All under 200g, 9+1 bearings incl. 1 in the spool. Take the plunge and you will never buy another AU reel again.

+1 to this. I bought a Complex Ci4 2500SF4 off Rakuten a while back and so glad I did. Shallow spool means no backing required and the bodies are the same as the Ci4+ and the Rarenium so parts are available in Australia.

[stevej525]

Cool,

Thanks everyone for the advice and replies, will do some research , i do like the look of the Complex Ci4+ and think they would do the job perfectly

Steve

[stevej525]

Hello Everyone

Just a quick update and to thank Kazu from Japan angler, I purchased a Shimano Exsence 3000 last week. The service Blew me away, The Reel was Paid for Friday AM and sent Friday PM the 14th November.

I had the reel in my hand lunchtime today 17th Nov.In Bathurst NSW

Wow, what awesome service, I tracked the reel the whole time and knew exactly where it was , Kazu was in contact with me the whole time to let me know what was happening.

I would recommend Japan Angler to anyone.

Steve

[fishnhook]

Originally Posted by stevej525

Hello Everyone

Just a quick update and to thank Kazu from Japan angler, I purchased a Shimano Exsence 3000 last week. The service Blew me away, The Reel was Paid for Friday AM and sent Friday PM the 14th November.

I had the reel in my hand lunchtime today 17th Nov.In Bathurst NSW

Wow, what awesome service, I tracked the reel the whole time and knew exactly where it was , Kazu was in contact with me the whole time to let me know what was happening.

I would recommend Japan Angler to anyone.

Steve

He's pretty good on service thats how it should be.

[JT1995]

+1 on Kazu's service

[sanic]

have a daiwa freams 2000 on a wicked weasel gen black and it balances perfect.