Grantm Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hello tackle junkies, Once again I need a new reel for my Bream rod. My current Daiwa Samuri has has lasted nearly a year but is just not cutting the mustard anymore. Typically for a Samuri the spool has corroded, but the main problem is the drag is nowhere. After two or three washer resurfaces it just wont get any better, rough as guts. Cant expect much for an 80 buck reel I suppose. So, I want to upgrade to something of a better quality. Looking at the Stradic 2500 or the Capricorn 2000. Question is, although the Capricorn is a better quality reel than the Samuri does it have a better quality drag as well ? Obviously I couldnt go wrong with a Stradic but the Capricorn is a bit cheaper. Any ideas on the Capricorn drag ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_s Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 i have a capricon 2000a ... no probells with the drag .. its a pritty good reel for $280 ish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantm Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 Thanks Nick, $280 wow, I wont say where but I just priced one for $199.00 sounds like a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Hi Grant, I own 2 capricorns and 1 stradic and would say the Capricorns are a better reel IMHO. Drag is excellent and they seem very well built! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Grant, I recall a recent post about your K-mart specials and you seeking advise on the benefits of "quality gear" Guess it has to match the flash new boat now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantm Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 Grant, I recall a recent post about your K-mart specials and you seeking advise on the benefits of "quality gear" Guess it has to match the flash new boat now 62611[/snapback] Trust you to remember that Ive come along way since the kmart specials and have a far better appreciation of good gear these days. I thought the Samurai was good when I got it but the more I fish the more I want. And yes, I need good gear for my new boat. Thanks for the advice Byron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Ive come along way since the kmart specials and have a far better appreciation of good gear these days. 62614[/snapback] I hear you Grant, I am personally trying to buy my way to bigger fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jewel Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 I will have a Caldia Kix 1500 up fo sale shortly if your interested. As new with line. PM me if you want more details mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_s Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 199 sounds allright ... i got mine from aba for about 250 soo where ever your going your doing allright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muscle_17 Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 buy a reel from ebay. they are brand new and half the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantm Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 Thanks for the info guys and also for the offers of available reels. Going for the 2000 Capricorn from my local who has looked after me with price. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreamMeUpScotty Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 A point maybe to consider is that the cappy is slightly heavier than the stradic. Apart from that some swear by Daiwas and others by shimano and its almost six or half dozen to me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantm Posted August 19, 2005 Author Share Posted August 19, 2005 Just got it. Capricorn 2000a $199.00 Good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_s Posted August 19, 2005 Share Posted August 19, 2005 mind telling us where from Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grantm Posted August 21, 2005 Author Share Posted August 21, 2005 PM'd you mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEELEE Posted August 27, 2005 Share Posted August 27, 2005 I would definatly take the capricorn over the stradic. I have seem to many stradics call line twist with braid that eventuallt turns into massive winds knots. I simply beleive that the capricorn is a far better reel. Good choice. Cheers Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvie Posted September 1, 2005 Share Posted September 1, 2005 I would definatly take the capricorn over the stradic.I have seem to many stradics call line twist with braid that eventuallt turns into massive winds knots. I simply beleive that the capricorn is a far better reel. Good choice. Cheers Lee 64114[/snapback] Horses for courses mate.. i have used a 1000 stradic for the past year and find it an absolute delight to use. I prefer this over my Daiwa advantage reel which is an upgarde of the capricorn. I have had no trouble with line twist or any other problem. But as i said each to their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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