Anyone try the 13 Fishing Creed GT spinning reel?

[1nutinthewater]

I already own 6 stradics and was dying to try something new so i ordered the 13 Fishing Creed GT. Spooled it up with another new to me line- Sunline Natural something in blue. With my eyes going south I lasted 2 casts and decided that i cannot see it and back to the rig for a stradic spooled with high vis.
Anyone have any experience with the Creed GT?
I love the stradics but have sent several back over the last few years. I think a daiwa ballistic is next on the list.

[Slazmo]

The Ballistic is a bit of a backward step quality wise compared to the Stradic... But depends on which Stradic your talking about.

[1nutinthewater]

I have had many- fi, fj, fk, ci4, ci4+

I fish them hard and they seem to always have an issue after a year or 2. Most recent ci4 that was sent in was replaced with a new one by shimano- after maybe a dozen outings the bail is not always flipping back over.....

[1nutinthewater]

Nobody has given this reel a test drive?

[ec1]

Held it at iCast but can't say for durability or power under load.
Looks / Feels great for its price tag and I would try one for my next spinning reel. I just feel like you need to remember that this is under $100, and don't expect $200 in performance.
Not available at retailers in Canada yet. Hopefully by the time the ice is all gone here.

[reason162]

I might give it a test run if they cost 30 bucks.

For a C note, Shimano Nasci and Daiwa BG are the obvious choices imo.

[Real Pudd legend]

My local tackle shop has 5 of them , I felt all 5 and they feel very heart and grindy. Very disappointed in it but I guess you get what you pay for , it feels like $89 .

[lifeofRiley]

I just can't get over the look of the spool. That honeycomb look seems so overdone, and a great way to let more contaminants come in contact with the main shaft and the reels internals. I'd stick to the stradic or a daiwa ballistic.

[1nutinthewater]

Nobody has given this reel a test drive?

Finally got to use this reel today fishing from a boat- Definitely a grinding feeling- Waste of $89 for sure. Good thing I had a new FK along as well- smooth as butter...........

Anyone wanna buy a nearly new Creed GT?

[Real Pudd legend]

Glad someone feels what I felt, I can find a smoother reel at Walmart .

[1nutinthewater]

Called the large dealer that I purchased the reel from and they will take it back and refund my $ no questions asked. Guess I better stick with the tried and true...

[Real Pudd legend]

You have to pay to play , at least you know to stay away from it .

[1nutinthewater]

After all the great word I hear on their baitcasters I thought I would give the creed a test drive but I should have known better,
Damn hobby is getting expensive if ya wanna use good gear. Never imagined that I would one day have 47 rods and still be looking for something better.....