Help with ?'s on 2019 Stradic, Asian version

[lifeofRiley]

I'm chomping at the bit for a new reel and thinking that the new Stradic looks a treat. For my use of spinning reels it has always been a 2500 or 4000 that fits the bill. I use them a lot for moving baits such as inline spinners, stick baits, and crankbaits. I want to try a low gear ratio reel for some of these techniques, but was hoping someone can translate model numbers into USA standards. For gear ratios there is a non-designation, HG and XG. Some models are followed by an S (Shallow spool?) and some models are preceded by a c, no idea what that means. Also if you have a good spot to buy please let me know! On another post a guy said he got one for around $160 from taiwan I think? Hook a brother up on that site!

[BRONZEBACK32]

C means compact, as in C3000 means compact body, it has the body of the 2500 and a deeper spool making it a Compact 3000.

I have heard the C3000 size has a better drag system with carbon VS the 2500 one felt washer in the shallow spool.

As for the gear ratio, if I had to take a guess it would be 5.3:1 with around 29" per crank on the 2500 and 3000 size.

[ec1]

Just make sure you buy the reel that doesn't say any HG or XG on it.
In your case, I believe you are just looking for the Stradic 2500.

[lifeofRiley]

I was looking for line capacity of the 2500 model(it has the shallow spool) but didn't find it. Worried that I'd spool it on every cast with a spool like that. 12lb. nanofil and a crankbait and I can throw a country mile.

[Bantam1]

To clarify for drag material and what is best.

Felt for the 1000 and 2500 on the US models. I am not sure about the global versions. Cross Carbon on the 3000+ sizes.

Felt is better for reels using 10 pound line or lighter. Cross carbon slips a lot under light drag settings. This is why we didn't go to cross carbon for many years in the smaller reels. If you are using 6-8 pound for bass, go with the 2500 and felt washers.

You'll probably clear the spool on the shallow spool models making long casts. I could clear the spool with 6# FC casting a drop shot or shaky head.

[Slazmo]

Felt for the 1000 and 2500 on the US models. I am not sure about the global versions. Cross Carbon on the 3000+ sizes.

Same over here in Australia.