timsford wrote:I've seen a lot of pics of stradic ci4 plus reels with the Eva knob swapped out for the powergrip II knobs

I swopped my Stradic ci4 knobs for Powergrip knobs. So should work the other way around as well.

Been off the forum for a while. But better late than never......Welcome back Dan

Take another look at the instructions that came with the reel. They advise you to apply a light layer of oil to the brake blocks and the race. Use a ear bud and apply a very light layer to the tips of the blocks and the race. The noise should disappear.

Here is a thread dealing with changing the foam knob to a septon one.

http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic. ... +ci4+knobs

Mine did that as well. You have three choices:

- Glue the foam grip in place
- Get a new knob (and risk the same happening again)
- Replace the foam knob with a septon one.

I took the last option on both my CI4's.

While we sincerely appreciate your interest, we hope you'll understand that we can't disclose new product info and company business plans ahead of schedule. [/u][/b] From the sounds of it (just a gut feeling), I would say we are getting them in the US! :D that is just a standard reply to all questi...

Zimbass wrote:Welcome back FishShimano ! Where you been ?

Can we expect to have you around more regularly ?

Thanks.

Terry.

You should get an answer sometime next month. Thanks for your question.

Thank you for your questions.

Luckily members such as Zimbass and others are prepared to help out with maintenance related questions and FishShimano pops in every fortnight or so to thank all for their questions.

Interesting but I think these reels will be doomed before they even hit the market. 11 to 12 oz for a 2000 size reel and available online from China at a fifth of the price A non starter . Even if they supply 5 spare spools.

Welcome back FishShimano

Has this forum gone the way of the Daiwa support? FishShimano last responded on 18 December. Come back Bantam1

I also had an issue with my Sustain FE. Reel repair man removed the friction ring and this solved the problem. He also told me that this part is basically unnecessary and the reel functions just as well without it. So why is it there?

Tacky. Every year the same tacky two articles. My search hasn't been exhaustive but I can't find, or recall, any other bass-related website (forums or boat/tackle manufacturers) that choose to use scantily-clad women in their marketing. Totally agree. They are way overdressed. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: