Shimano Stradic FL Reel

Shimano Stradic FL Reel

The Stradic has always been an exceptional reel, boasting unrivalled performance in its class. The Stradic has now received a significant facelift and upgrade, and the new Shimano Stradic FL Reel, for sale now, is already winning awards.

Having won best saltwater reel in its class at the US 2019 ICAST, it’s clear the new Stradic FL is living up to the considerable hype that generated before its release. It would seem that taking technology from the flagship Stella range and adding it to the Stradic FL has been a brilliant move for Shimano.

Firstly, cosmetic refinements are a definite head-turner. However, the list of new inclusions blows aesthetics out of the water. Firstly, the G-Free and Hagane body is still present from the previous model. The FL now includes micromodule gear II, (direct from Stella), Silent Drive, X-Protect, Long Stroke Spool, Carbon Cross Drag Washer (3000 to 5000) and New Hagane Gear.

The features listed is a considerable list of performance-related upgrades. Given the mid-level price point, the performance-driven new Stradic FL delivers outstanding value for money and a massive improvement in your fishing experience.

The Shimano Stradic FL reel is available in sizes 1000 to 5000. You can deploy your new Stradic FL in the freshwater and the saltwater, targeting everything from trout and bass to salmon, tailor and mackerel from the beach, rocks, and outside the heads.

Fish lures or baits using mono or braid. Size 1000 is the perfect finesse option with a super smooth felt based 3 kg of drag. The 3000, 4000 and 5000 utilise a carbon washer drag system with the 5000 pushing max 11 kg of reliable and super-smooth drag, ideal for a much larger class of fish such as mulloway.

The all-new Shimano Stradic FL Reel for sale now will suit the angler looking for the qualities of the famous Stella at a far more accessible price point. It doesn’t get any better in this class of spin reel.

• Bearings: 6+1
• Micromodule gear II
• Silent Drive
• Long Stroke Spool
• New Hagane Gear
• X-Protect
• X-Ship
• Hagane Body
• G-Free Body
• Carbon Cross Drag Washer (3000 to 5000)

Note: Price is for one Stradic FL fishing reel only. Costs will vary depending on which model you choose to order. Multiple images are for illustration only.

Shimano Stradic FL Reel Buying Guide

As there are several sizes for sale in the FL range, it only makes sense that we provide you with the best information possible to assist you in making the correct purchase. As such, we have created a short guide on the sizes for sale in the FL range. Should you need to field us any questions though, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Shimano Stradic 1000 FL – is the smallest in the FL line up reserved for finesse inshore fishing. The 1000 size will enliven recreational and competition bream anglers alike also doing the same for trout, bass and whiting anglers.

If you fish ultra-light within river and lake systems, the Stradic 1000 FL makes an excellent choice, especially when paired to graphite rods 6ft to 7ft 6 inches in length with appraised ratings between 1-4kg.

Shimano Stradic 2500 FL – is a top-selling size. Most anglers purchase a 2500 size to cover a broad range of lake, river and other light fishing styles. The 2500 FL holds a higher capacity of line compared to 1000, and some anglers find it a touch easier to cast. It’s these few reasons why the 2500FL is an inshore anglers top-choice.

For brilliant overall performance, try and match with a graphite rod rated between 3-5Kg and 6-7ft in length.

Shimano Stradic 3000 FL – In size class, the 3000FL is not too different to 2500. However, it holds more or a heavier grade of line. The 3000 is practical for light inshore fish like bream, bass, flathead through to medium class forceful fighters like barra, mangrove jack, cod, yellowbelly and sooty grunter.

Stradic 3000 FL reels run best with 6ft to 7ft 6-inch graphite rods. For lighter fishing approaches, rods that rate around 3-6Kg pair best. For medium-heavier inshore methods, graphite rods with ratings between 4-10Kg are optimal.

Shimano Stradic 4000 FL – This is where reel size gears up a few pegs. We now discuss heavy inshore. The 4000FL is home to tackling powerful freshwater fish like murray cod, saratoga and sooty grunter as it is for saltwater-brackish species like mangrove jack, mulloway, queenfish, golden snapper and barramundi.

The Stradic 4000FL Reel makes an excellent light beach and rock reel. Just right for casting baits and lures for drummer, whiting, trevally, dart, salmon and tailor.

Should you take your boat offshore, the 4000 makes an effective option for fishing shallow reefs and structure with soft plastic lures or light strips of bait for snapper and other reef inhabitants.

Stradic 4000 reels will match well to most graphite rods between 6-9ft in length rated to 10Kg.

Shimano Stradic 5000 FL – The final size for sale in the FL Series is also the largest. When we say largest though, it’s not all it seems; it’s still only medium-size in physical class but packs a punch with its max drag of 11kg.

Like the 4000FL size, the 5000 is capable of all the same sport with an option to raise the bar a little further, if you so desire. Ideal rod suggestions remain the same as the 4000. However, increasing the bar, you can easily fish on specific graphite rods appraised to 15kg.

Benefits

• Micromodule gear II coupled with a silent drive and six bearings deliver a seamless, perfectly meshed crank, for the smoothest retrieve under the toughest of loads.
• The long-stroke spool is noticeably taller than the previous spool. The cast is now far more extended with even greater accuracy.
• X-Protect channels water ingress away from critical parts. The labyrinth system also handles water delivered under pressure, ensuring your reel remains resilient of reel killing water.
• The Hagane body provides strength and rigidity, ensuring all the power channels to the fight.
• The G-free body puts the centre of gravity closer to the rod, enhancing ergonomics, mitigating against fatigue and assisting with longer, more accurate casting.

The all-new Shimano Stradic FL Reel is a gamechanger at this price point and in this class. Already the recipient of prestigious awards, the new Shimano Stradic FL is more or less in a class of its own. Expect this new model to hit legend status. Order yours now and take advantage of the fishing tackle shop’s sharp pricing and quick dispatch.