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- Mon Nov 20, 2023 3:11 am
- Forum: Shimano Product Support
- Topic: Ticking Sound-Stradic FM
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2957
Re: Ticking Sound-Stradic FM
So the retailer said they would take it back, posted them the youtube video where they could hear it. Said I would get a full refund as soon as I send it, question is now, what do I get? I really liked the FM, but it is barely different than the FL to me. Hoping if I grab another I go with the 2500S...
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 6:31 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Underestimated Lures (or Unappreciated)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8045
Underestimated Lures (or Unappreciated)
Always love to start a conversation and had some new ammo to do so. Just got a recent JDM order in; mainly lures/terminal this time. The last lure I added to my cart was a Jackhammer Stealth Blade. I have seen mixed reviews on them but needed some 1/2oz bladed jigs to stay down a little better. I go...
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 6:51 am
- Forum: Shimano Product Support
- Topic: Ticking Sound-Stradic FM
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2957
Re: Ticking Sound-Stradic FM
I would be close to keeping it. Took it off the rod last night, me and the wife had been testing it in hand. Occasionally I cannot get the reel to make the tick. Other times, it sounds worse than it does in the video and is very persistent. Wife gets the same results, tick comes and goes. I will say...
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 9:31 pm
- Forum: Shimano Product Support
- Topic: Ticking Sound-Stradic FM
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2957
Re: Ticking Sound-Stradic FM
I just received a JDM Stradic FM (2000 size, 6:1 ratio). It has no ticks, and I can't advise you on that. I do have a question for anyone with the new Stradic FM: Do you find its startup inertia to be greater than you expected? I sure do on mine. My larger (2500 size), years-old Stradic Ci4+ requir...
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 5:05 pm
- Forum: Shimano Product Support
- Topic: Ticking Sound-Stradic FM
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2957
Re: Ticking Sound-Stradic FM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZCYvZiqM5o
Here is the link to a video, hope it is okay to post this. Thanks.
Here is the link to a video, hope it is okay to post this. Thanks.
- Fri Nov 17, 2023 3:42 pm
- Forum: Shimano Product Support
- Topic: Ticking Sound-Stradic FM
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2957
Ticking Sound-Stradic FM
Just got in a new Stradic FM. The reel is ticking persistently. It is a JDM reel, wondering if I should send it back or something I can do. If you turn the handle hard and fast, the sound stops. The reel feels exceptionally smooth, just has a tick. Seems like the tick happens in the same spot every ...
- Wed Nov 15, 2023 4:40 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Bass Fishing Not Very Popular?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 13749
Re: Bass Fishing Not Very Popular?
Living in Arkansas, fishing is more of a play/occasional event to do more than persistent hobby. The area of river I fish maybe has 10 other fisherman that hit it. Of those 10, maybe 2 consistently fish. I am the ONLY one that predator (bass/walleye/panfish) fishes in the winter. Pretty long stretch...
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Do You Use Spinning Reels?
- Replies: 81
- Views: 20260
Re: Do You Use Spinning Reels?
Re visiting this thread, I just ordered a C2000SHG Stradic FM. Was worried for a bit, would have rather put the money into a full size bass reel. Either way it was cheap, and spinning reels serve as easy fun for everyone. This will make my 4th spinner and own 13 casting reels. This will probably be ...
- Mon Nov 06, 2023 5:43 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: All new steez sv tw
- Replies: 130
- Views: 22221
Re: All new steez sv tw
Concerning the move to a 32mm spool, I think it should be okay. I have been surprised by my Alphas SVTW (non shallow) since it has broken in. For 3/8 spinnerbaits and smaller lures it doesn't feel too choked off and still offers great control. A lighter version of that spool with updated braking cou...
- Sat Nov 04, 2023 3:00 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: No Confidence in XXXXX?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5048
Re: No Confidence in XXXXX?
Mine is almost opposite. Utmost confidence in jigs and plastics. I can almost fish them like a bobber, cast, leave it, maybe move a bit, and will eventually get a bite. Same goes for smaller cranks though, they will draw it. I had not caught a single bass EVER on a spinnerbait until about a year and...
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 5:55 pm
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Midway USA Shimano mystery box
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1918
Re: Midway USA Shimano mystery box
There's no guarantee on how much of that $500 value is tackle and how much of it is the reel. So I'd be wary, I wouldn't want to spend over 300 bucks on a $250 reel and assorted tackle... Speaking generally, assorted tackle always seems to end up being items that shops can't sell so they just off-l...
- Fri Nov 03, 2023 10:30 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: Midway USA Shimano mystery box
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1918
Re: Midway USA Shimano mystery box
Funny, the first comment says "They give you an SLX". Not sure if it is a genuine comment or someone trolling. Was marked down to $325 area now. For a US Metanium and some lures/line I would be happy with that deal. I liked the mystery box idea for lures, still swear I had that idea first in college...
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 6:03 pm
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: All new steez sv tw
- Replies: 130
- Views: 22221
Re: All new steez sv tw
I wish the video had it next to other models to get a better idea of the dimensions. Regardless, they won't be able to get much smaller or smoother I would assume. We have got to be close to a plateau/pinnacle of fishing reel technology.
- Sat Oct 28, 2023 9:50 am
- Forum: Reels
- Topic: 2024 Releases/Rumors
- Replies: 42
- Views: 153367
Re: 2024 Releases/Rumors
Well so far there is another thread about a new Steez SV TW. Not sure what the improvements will be, Daiwa has some new marketing words for it.
Hoping this leads into a few more releases and news of upcoming ones. I am still waiting for the 2000 size Stradic FM to become available.
Hoping this leads into a few more releases and news of upcoming ones. I am still waiting for the 2000 size Stradic FM to become available.
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:11 am
- Forum: Hardbaits
- Topic: JDM Outside Weight Crank
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3388
Re: JDM Outside Weight Crank
OSP Blitz Appreciate it Cal. I hated to ask such a simple question, but could NOT find out what brand it was. For some reason I thought it was deps or Evergreen. Either way I'd still be excited to hear what anyone had experienced with the US SPRO version or the JDM. They are quite the pricey crankb...