Help choosing : stradic CI4+ or Revo STX

[Bullseye]

Hi.

I'm into buying a new reel+rod.

This is the first time that I really research into it before buying.

I want a kit that's going to be quite versatile, able to handle small bass up to medium pike.

I landed my choice of rod on the Abu Garcia Veracity VERS76-5 (7'6'' medium)

I'm hesitating between 2 reels : the Abu Revo STX or the Shimano Stradic CI4+

Oh also I'm hesitating between the 3000 or 4000 version of whichever reel I end up choosing... Any tought?


What do you think of my chosen rod?

What reel should I get? If you'd rather suggest something that's not in my choices its ok too, altough I would really like to know your opinions on those 2 reels.

Also, last question, what brand of braid line do you recommend? Is Spiderwire good?

Thanks!

[lmbfisherman]

Get the CI4+ because they are being clearanced at a lot of places. As for line Spiderwire is ok.

[LowRange]

I have a Veracity 7'6'' M and a Revo STX and before I got into BFS baitcasting it was my go to small bait setup. Not a medium sized pike rod IMO. I'd like a MH or H powered bass rod for pike.

The rod: I like the long M powered spinning rod. There's plenty of leverage there to bomb drop shots, extra reach to pitch a weightless plastic up to or under docks and while it is only a M powered rod the length of backbone endows the rods with lots of power for a M powered bass rod. The sensitivity is acceptable but not mind blowing. I can feel the wiggly ends of a wacky rigged Stick-O wiggling when pulled through the water on braided line. Balance is very, very good and I'm obsessive over balance. I'm a guy who thinks a 7'2'' M Zodias casting has just OK balance. How does the rod compare to other $150 7'6'' M bass spinning rods? I don't know, are there other 7'6'' M bass spinning rods?

The Reel: It's a Doyo and Doyo spinning reels are really good. Go ask anyone who's ever own a Pfluger. How does it compare to Shimano and Daiwa spinning reels at that price point? I have no idea. I don't own non Doyo spinning reels.

The combo looks pretty good together but at $300 for combo you might want to shop around. I payed $130 for mine as a sponsor price deal at Fisherman's Factory Outlet physical store in Spirit Lake Iowa and I'm very happy with it at that price.

[Handler]

Get the 3000. 4000 is overkill for any fish in freshwater.

[Mothra]

I've liked all my Ci4+... No experience with the revos

[Fishing4Fun]

Not a fan of Abu's outside of their round reels. I would opt for the 2016 Shimano CI4+. From all accounts they are better than prior CI4+

[Bronzeye]

Where are these accounts of a 2016 Ci4+ that is better than the prior Ci4+? Is a new version out and in use now? I thought there has only been one Ci4+ spinning reel iteration, and that it replaced the Ci4 several years ago.

[Fishing4Fun]

Where are these accounts of a 2016 Ci4+ that is better than the prior Ci4+? Is a new version out and in use now? I thought there has only been one Ci4+ spinning reel iteration, and that it replaced the Ci4 several years ago.

Several folks on here and other forums have ordered and received their new 2016 CI4+ from Japan. Several have used them and noted that they feel the reel is better than the earlier versions. It also looks better to most as well.

Here is a link to the new 2016 CI4+

http://www.jpfishingtacklenews.com/news ... ic-ci4-16/

[Bronzeye]

Thank you for the link. I had not heard or read about this release!

[TahoeDust]

Where are these accounts of a 2016 Ci4+ that is better than the prior Ci4+? Is a new version out and in use now? I thought there has only been one Ci4+ spinning reel iteration, and that it replaced the Ci4 several years ago.

I have a '16 Stradic CI4+, a Stradik FK, and had the previous CI4+. The '16 CI4+ is the best of the group. Even lighter than the previous CI4+ just a solid as the FK and smoother than either.

Here is a pic of it next to my FK...

[Kurt L]

I would go for the Ci4+FA, they are very good reels. The 2016 Ci4+ is not proven yet and as we have seen so many times newer is not always better. The FA has an anti-reverse switch and a service port to keep the reel running for the long run. Also maybe think about a Sustain 3000FG another great reel that you can get at or about the same price as the Ci4+ if you look around.

I tried a New Stradic FK and no matter what the advertising say's it is no better than an FJ and has less features for more money.

Good Luck with your decision, Kurt

[Bullseye]

Just ordered the ci4+ (got a huge deal for it on cabelas.ca, 200$ CDN)

Now im just having really big hesitation about the rod, cant decide between 7' medium heavy or 7'6" medium abu veracity...

[LowRange]

Just ordered the ci4+ (got a huge deal for it on cabelas.ca, 200$ CDN)

Now im just having really big hesitation about the rod, cant decide between 7' medium heavy or 7'6" medium abu veracity...

The 7'6'' medium is a bass rod and it's borderline finesse bass rod at that. I use mine for drop shots, shakey heads and weightless plastics. It's not a pike rod. I have a 7'11'' extra heavy Veritas winch I use for pike and light duty muskie. What baits do you intend to throw with this rod? How heavy and how light weight are these baits?

[JTinKC]

The CI4+ is a solid reel. Good choice.

[Bullseye]

Just ordered the ci4+ (got a huge deal for it on cabelas.ca, 200$ CDN)

Now im just having really big hesitation about the rod, cant decide between 7' medium heavy or 7'6" medium abu veracity...

The 7'6'' medium is a bass rod and it's borderline finesse bass rod at that. I use mine for drop shots, shakey heads and weightless plastics. It's not a pike rod. I have a 7'11'' extra heavy Veritas winch I use for pike and light duty muskie. What baits do you intend to throw with this rod? How heavy and how light weight are these baits?

I have lures from up to 7/8 oz, (mostly spoons and crankbaits)