Lighter, more responsive Stradic Ci4+ spinning reel from Shimano
Dec 7th, 2016 by OutdoorsFIRST
Modified Dec 7th, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Offering new technology and new construction to bring anglers the next level in an already popular spinning reels series, Shimano introduces its newly-designed Stradic CI4+ reels. Now incorporating an asymmetrical shaped Magnumlite (MGL) rotor to make the reels even lighter, along with Shimano’s Hagane Design Concept with a cold-forged Hagane Gear, the new Stradic CI4+ line-up includes the STCI4-1000HG, STCI4-2500HG, STCI4-C3000HG and STCI4-4000XG.
Even more responsive, lighter and reliable is “the best way to describe the enhancement we’ve made to the Stradic CI4+ reels,” said Shimano’s product manager Chris Hess. “Complimenting our Hagane Gear, the new MGL rotor improves reel performance due to its lighter weight and easier rotor rotation start-up. We accomplish this by moving the bail trip lever to opposite side of the roller, giving anglers a more rigid, durable rotor assembly.”
With Shimano’s focus on its Hagane Design Concept in reels like Metanium and Curado casting reels, and the award-winning Stradic FK and Socorro SW spinning reels, “we made it a priority to add our Hagane Gear in our next update to the Stradic CI4+ reels,” Hess explains. And especially for when the larger Stradic CI4+ reels are used to target redfish, bonefish and other inshore saltwater pursuits, Shimano’s CoreProtect feature adds to Hagane durability to provide water resistance without creating heavy rotation feel when retrieving. Anglers also will experience more fishing comfort – and less fatigue so you can enjoy a long day on the water – with Shimano’s G-Free Body, where the reel’s center of gravity has been shifted closer to the rod.
Bringing even more Shimano technology to the Stradic CI4+ reels, anglers are also offered X-Ship for increased gear efficiency and power for a smooth retrieve, and a light, yet durable titanium bail wire for better corrosion resistance than stainless steel.
For lighter line and finesse fishing, the 1000HG Stradic CI4+ handles 85-yards of 15-pound test PowerPro braid, or 140-yards of four-pound monofilament or fluorocarbon. It cranks in 31-inches line per handle rotation. For fishing situations in both fresh and saltwater, the 25000HG holds 145-yards of 15-pound PowerPro – or 140 yard of 8-pound mono/fluoro – and retrieves 35-inches of line per crank; the C3000HG, with its 2500 size body and large spool capacity, also retrieve 35-inches of line per crank, and handles 140-yeards of 20-pound PowerPro or 170-yards of 8-pound mono/fluoro; while the 4000XG holds 170-yards of 30-pound test – or 200 yards of 10-pound mono/fluoro – and reels in 39-inches of line per crank.
The 1000HG, 2500HG and C3000HG reels have 6.0:1 gear ratios, while the larger 4000XG size has a 6.2:1 gear ratio.
For more information on the new Stradic CI4+ spinning reels, now with a Hagane Gear, lighter weight MGL rotor and G-Free Body, visit the Shimano web site – http://fish.shimano.com.