Sea Ranger Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 Hi all. I'm looking to take advantage of current sales and either get a Stradic CI4 fa (older model) or the new Stradic fk. Initially I will put this reel on a Majorcraft squid rod but who knows as I have a 1000 series reels and then 6500 nothing in between . I fish wharfs rocks, dinghy, and my kayak for the usual bread and butter fish. My son and I have been focusing on squid lately. ok I can only get the stradic ci4 fa in 2500 size. I can get the stradic fk in either 2500 or 3000. My understanding is that the only difference is the spool size or at least the spool's arbor for line capacity in the 2 fk models. From a squidding view do I lose any castability or have other adverse issues by choosing the 3000 size? I would use mono backing on the 3000 or at least that is my plan. fyi my 1000 series reels Penn affinity and Shimano Sedona leave my egi rod a bit tip heavy. I'm pretty much set on the fk but the ci4 is cheaper currently though the fk basically comes with a free sahara rod. Cheers Bear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Hornet Posted November 15, 2016 Share Posted November 15, 2016 You're correct in saying the outside diameter of the spool on a 2500 and 3000 are the same, so it won't effect your castability at all. Its up to you on which one you chose depending on how much line you want on the reel and what breaking strain. If you can, take your rod down to the store and try both the ci4 and the FK on it to see which one balances the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deekay87 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Love my fk2500 get either or and grab a second apool. I use 1000 reels for squid now and i have reeled in some monster squid. Anything bigger than a 1000 is over kill. I use the 2500 for plasrics and hard body lures now and 3000 spool spooled up for bihger stuff like jews etc. Ci4+ is just lighter and and abit less drag. Great for lightness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Ranger Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 Thanks guys,, I went with the FK 2500.. Will spool it up with some braid and see how it goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocler Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I went with the FK 3000 on my egi rod. I found the 3000 reel on a 8' rod just seems to balance it up nicely. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Ranger Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 1 hour ago, Jocler said: I went with the FK 3000 on my egi rod. I found the 3000 reel on a 8' rod just seems to balance it up nicely. J What line did you go with? I've been using Berkley Fireline 6lb or 10lb over the years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deekay87 Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I have 8lb to 15 lb. Overkill u dont need more than 6 but i fish rocks so if i get snagged i pull the barbs straight instead of loosing them then fix up the barbs when i get the lure back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jocler Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 I am actually using some 8lb braid that I got from Aldi. It is an off green colour which works well with squid. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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