Stradic CI4 extra spool

[dux]

Does any one know the cost of a 2500 spool and a good place to get one ??

[steve1206]

You can get them directly from Shimano customer service--they have been on massive back order. I called in early March..had all but forgot about it. Found my notes the other day and the estimated in stock date was April 25th--I need to call them. I believe (its been a while) that the cost was in the mid- to upper- $30s range...$36/$38 maybe...???

[ma_fisherman]

steve- will it be the same spool as the original one on the reel or a scaled down version??

[karirick]

steve- will it be the same spool as the original one on the reel or a scaled down version??

Exact same spool. Shimano does not scale down any spools, but also doesn't include them in all of their reels either:(

Rick

[steve1206]

steve- will it be the same spool as the original one on the reel or a scaled down version??

It is the same spool and I think I know why you are asking...Back in the day (and maybe today with some of the lower end stuff), Shimano would sell you an mid-grade aluminum reel and then the spare spool that came with these reels was graphite, to save some $$.

[antinthis]

thats pretty cool. im going to look into that, because i wanted an extra spool for braid.

[steve1206]

thats pretty cool. im going to look into that, because i wanted an extra spool for braid.

Ditto--that's why I did it, also. That reminds me, I need to call them...

[steve1206]

Mine is supposed to be mailed Friday. I think the total was $42.70.

[BASSLAYER]

Get a Stradic MGFB spool fits the Ci4 and its lip is titanium coated it will add about 15 feet to your cast.

I think the distance gains outweigh the looks.