Stradic 2500Ci4 -vs- Sustain 2500FG

[bassninja]

Looking for a lightweight reel to put on my Cumara CUS68MH for some Fall time smallie action. Some quick questions:

Is the Sustain FG worth the extra cost over a Stradic Ci4?
Is the weight difference between these two reels that noticeable? (8.3 oz vs 7.0 oz)

[mitchct]

I fish both of these reels, and like them both, but to me the Sustain is worth the extra money. It just feels smoother when you have a fish on - attributable mostly to the X-Ship I'm sure, but also has 2 more BB and an aluminum frame. I like the Stradic and would not steer you away from it, but to me the upcharge for the Sustain is worth it. I don't notice the weight difference at all.

Good luck with your decision.

[bassninja]

Thanks for your input. I've been debating between these two reels for a while.

[88ms3]

While I enjoy my sustain... Sometimes I wonder if should of just got the ci4. Only reason I kept the sustain was because I got it on sale. I handled both the sustain and the ci4, and I did notice a difference in weight. Not huge but noticeable. Bottom line if u got money to spare get the sustain. What I should have done was get the ci4 save the rest of the money for a better rod.

[mitchct]

While I enjoy my sustain... Sometimes I wonder if should of just got the ci4. Only reason I kept the sustain was because I got it on sale. I handled both the sustain and the ci4, and I did notice a difference in weight. Not huge but noticeable. Bottom line if u got money to spare get the sustain. What I should have done was get the ci4 save the rest of the money for a better rod.

You are right about the weight - but you really have to fish them. I am a big Shimano fan for spinning reels, so I'm not knocking the Ci4, but to me the Sustain is clearly a better reel. It should be for the extra $130 bucks, and it is.

Also depends what you use it for, I think. I notice the difference when I have a 3+ pound fish on that doesn't want to be caught. If you're targeting other/smaller species you might very well be better off with the lighter reel - because it's definitely lighter, and not a bad reel by any means.

[falcon]

Xship makes a big difference I love my ci4s but my fj is a great reel with the xship. Very smooooth.

[Snyder Rods]

Is the weight difference between these two reels that noticeable? (8.3 oz vs 7.0 oz)

- If you have a light rod, yes.

But the C14 will behave similarly to a plastic reel.