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Unbelievable power they have. Maybe the Rhino was upset because he is in a ZOO! Thanks for sharing.

Stradics taxes in are like pushing $300. So $209 ain't bad but it is a 1000. You'd have better versatility here and a stronger drag on a 2500 to 3000. The 1000 for pike and lakers is better suited to ice fishing, you'd wear it out too quick for serious lakers and pike. Symetre are obviously out and the last few years they were making them they turned 'em into junk. I own eight and the last two stood up to nothing. Once upon a time they were workhorses and my oldest in the bunch are the ones still working best. Put those through Hell a thousand times over. So like you, I look around this price range and right now Shimano has the Nasci. Four SAIL store employees recommended this over the Quantum Smoke which had been marked down to close to the same price. I just put a 3000 Nasci to the first tests on arctic char and a 4000 on lakers. They started rough at the reel handle, like a slight little burr every third crank or so, but that's smoothing out a little now. If these reels fail I'll likely quit with Shimano awhile and move to Pfleuger or other options, but so far they seem OK. The Pleuger Patriarch is usually $269 but it's marked down to $149 at SAIL this week.

Not writing nearly as many stories as in the past so this one was more of an undertaking than usual. Rusty man, but trying to get back into it after some great trips this summer with family, friends and this here solo stint in Nunavut. But anyhow, combined some play with work while in the Arctic this month and the whole experience unfolded into something different. Not what I expected at all, though probably what I needed, some cool surprises this was surely one to remember. Waaaay Up to Victoria Island to cover much air, sea, land and self in this "Quest For The Ekaluk," and its silver running char. Link to full story on the title here... A NUNAVUT NOMAD V. QUEST FOR THE EKALUK . . . . BUNK

I have a few older stradics and the older green symetre. Haven't had to consider a new reel in a long time! Solid reels. I'd get 3000 size so it's more versatile for you.

I rarely go out on the weekends anymore, especially on the main parts of the lakes that have the traffic flowing through the system. Tough on a smaller boat.

I have found that sometimes an increase in HP when both engines are built on the same block is marginal in reality compared to the same increase if there is a corresponding increase in displacement.

What do you mainly fish for? Salmon, then no it’s not nearly enough. If you fish for walleye bass and occasionally pike and use braid, it’s plenty. All of my spinning reels are 1000 size these days, with the exception of those I use for salmon and steelhead. I own a couple 1000 size Stradics and not once have I had an issue with line capacity and I actually prefer the more compact lighter reels. I’d go for it.

Anywhere on the Trent system on any summer weekend. It's the 400 series of Ontario waterways. May 24th is the worse.

Alright, I think you have a good handle on what is being said here but I guess I will reiterate. 1. Give Paddletales in Winchester a call and see if he has any FK's left in the 2500 size. He will ship if you ask. I know he did the last time I was there but he has them on sale as a new model is coming out. So now would be a perfect time to buy a new FK. I would also not even attempt to fish pike with a 1000 size reel but I do not jig. I am usually casting. For dropshotting, it might work alreat but I prefer 2500-3000 sized reels. 2. If you are worried abut weight, look into the CI4+ stradic instead of the FK. Even used. You can always send it to shimano and they will replace any worn our parts and service it for around $30. 3. I will not touch a quantum reel. I have a Pflueger President and would be willing to bet you would not find it any better than what you currently have. Good reel for the price, but better options out there for a bit more money, My dad has a magnesium supreme and it has been a great reel for him. 4. in your price range, the BG and other Daiwa reel that Smitty recommended are actually great options. I never fished the BG but man was I impressed with it at the store (I tell people this type of information to make it know I have not used the reel.). It felt great! I just don't know how long that would last. And the tournament SS has been around forever for a reason. 5. I am a Shimano guy so I would lean towards a Nasci if you absolutely do not want to spend more than $150. IMO, You will never regret buying a stradic though. No matter which model.

Coming up on the 50th anniversary of Woodstock, about the only good thing about being 69 is the music of my youth didn't suck.

I took my daughters and their boyfriends to see Chicago this past Saturday evening. It was a great evening and a great show. They ended the evening with a resounding extended version of 25 or 6 to 4 that had everyone on their feet. (video not from Saturdays show)