I wanted a really cool Shimano just for bling and very occasional Trout/Bass so I started looking at Stella FK , Twin Power FD and Sustain FJ but as of right now I am being much more realistic and going with the Stradic FM.
I agree with your assessment Chewy. I have the Stradic FL in the 1000 and 2500 size and they're smoother and less play than my Vanford 2000, 2500 or 3000. Even though the Stradic is heavier, I enjoy fishing with them vs. my Vanford's. I also have Vanquish's, Stella's and Exsence's and they're my favorites. For the money, the Stradic is a Great buy.
Not gunna lie the outro at the end of the videos is a nice touch lol your part 1 video has the big walleye. Maybe end the vids with a catch showing the item being reviewed in action. My 2 cents. Tight lines
@@ChewyThaoFishingExcuse me sir I have the same question. But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel. I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy. I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup. Thanks in advance and excuse for my english. I'd like to hearing from you
I just started looking for a new reel and can't find this one on a sale. Just wondering where to look or if there is any other that you think are better for fishing the surf and things like that? Thanks!
Great video! I'm new to fishing and could really use some good deals so I can get a couple different set ups. Please share your techniques with me if you would! Also seems like you're not the only person having some issues with the Vanford.
I just bought one off Digitaka. The 23 STRADIC C2500SXG version. It was the last one too. 30% off. Got it for $125 total. Woohoo. Can't wait to use it!!
Recently bought 3000MHG. Initial impression is superb. But after a couple of hours of hard use I felt a minimum play in the rotor, using 15gr metal lures for max distance casts and hard twitches during retrieve. The play is really very minimalistic when I hold the rotor itself by hand. My question is, is there some small play initially or shouldn't be at all? I was so impressed and eager to test it on the the water, so I didn't check before that is there any in the rotor nor in the handle? Cheers
like the FL more after my one outing of the FM. dumb how Shimano made the handle smaller on the FM too ie. the 4000 FL handle is bigger than the 4000 FM
Hi champ, I have both the stradic fl 2500 & fm 2500 brand new never used either of them yet. They advertised the fm as an upgrade to Silent drive but I honestly couldn’t tell the difference the 2 when I cranked them up. Both sound very similar. Do you think it’s just marketing?
Do you like the two tone color of the Stradic FM. The spool looks like a similar color to the Complex that I have and the body is a lighter silver. I’d say it looks interesting but does look cool
Good question - I don’t mind it at all and like the two tone silver. Tbh, performance matters more to me as long as it’s not flashy like lews reels. I dig the color way and the performance speaks for itself.
Hi! Enjoy your fishing videos, very informative! As you mentioned in this particular video, Where could you recommend me great a deal on a Shimano Stradic FM? I really interested after watching this video!
Thanks for watching! I recommend trying the used market or eBay! One thing I’ll share with you - don’t pay retail! There are deals out there. Just have to find them 😉
Not sure if you cover this on your other post but I own the 2500 FL and I just recently bought the 1000 FM. I was going to use the FM for pan fish. My brain usually gets fried when trying to analyze the specs and the why the 1000 vs a 2000, etc. You say that you will use the 2500 FM for panfish. Why the 2500 and not the 1000? Thanks for any help. I am somewhat newer to spinning reels.
I would say that it is a close comparison. For the money, I think the stradic FM is a better buy but the sustain sj is a slightly better reel but not by much.
@@ChewyThaoFishingExcuse me sir I have the same question. But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel. I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy. I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup. Thanks in advance and excuse for my english. I'd like to hearing from you
Twin Power is a heavier reel and built for more power fishing. Stradic FM is a great all around reel - kind of the jack of all trades but master of none!
Hey James! Depending on where you are from, there might be a sports show near you. I’m from Wisconsin and I will be going to the Chicago Fishing Expo in a few weeks - they are running good deals where you can get 20-30% off on all reels or rods. Check out a local fishing expo near you for this reel.
Jika kita mau merubah ; Drag washer nya ke original carbontec , size : 22,1 x 14,2 x 0,8 mm , sebanyak 3 pcs. Untuk reel ukuran 3000. Bisa kita rubah penutup knob reel handle menjadi reel stand hook. Dengan Reel stand Gomexues, ukuran 48 mm, type : R 6. Silahkan mencoba nya.
Excuse me sir I have the same question. But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel. I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy. I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup. Thanks in advance and excuse for my english. I'd like to hearing from you
I bought a Stradic FM 5000 recently and while it is pretty smooth, I have been less than impressed with the rest of it, It doesn't really give me confidence that it is going to hold up with rigorous saltwater use. I'm going to return it for a Saltist MQ. I'll stick w/ old Shimano Sahara for freshwater.
Yes, I did noticed the rough feeling on my Vanford 2500 out of the box when reeling in and after applying bantam oil the grittiness did go away. I guess the reels have been sitting in the shelf for a while.
Looking to purchase a new Stradic FM model probably 2500 size but a little confused on which model STC2500SFM STC2500FM STC2500HGFM STC2500SFM STC2500SHGFM
@@ChewyThaoFishing Excuse me sir I have the same question. But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel. I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy. I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup. Thanks in advance and excuse for my english. I'd like to hearing from you
@@ChewyThaoFishing It was very subtle and hard to put into words, but it sounds like a light grinding noise, and it was only noticeable when you cranked it fast. Thanks for the honest insight on the reel!
@@ChewyThaoFishingExcuse me sir I have the same question. But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel. I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy. I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup. Thanks in advance and excuse for my english. I'd like to hearing from you
I wouldnt say the FM is 'far better' than the FL. Ive had a few FLs since they came out in 2019. FL was a big improvement over FK and ci4/vanford. I immediately noticed how stiffer and 'stronger' feeling the FL body was when 1st using it. I have abused the FLs since '19 catchin smallies, walleye, wai-bae, and occasionally a few sturgeons/flatheads. But FM feels similar to FL. FM just has better tech 'on paper' but the feel is similar. Going to buy more FMs though, cuz its same price as FLs.
I would say that the FM is absolutely better than the FL but it doesn't discount that the FL is still a great reel. No need to upgrade IMO but if you had to get one, buy the FM for sure.
Hey! Right now - the best deal is to get at an your local expo. I live in Wisconsin and i'm only about 1.5 hours away from Chicago. There's a expo there where most reels/rods are 20-30% off. You can expect to find this deal at ANY fishing expo near you. Normally, every state has one.
All Shimano stradics have play in the handle. I've had 5 of them in different sizes. And all stradics have some crackling feel/sound when you reel them really really slow. I've had FK, FM, and currently have 3 sizes in FL. FM is not an upgrade over FL. Just an opinion.
Everyone will have a different opinion and that's completely okay. The FM that i have has zero play in the handle - just like my vanquish/stella/twin power/etc. Something that they fixed with the newest model. I've fished FK, FL and FM - i really prefer the FM. In fact, i think the FM is the best one they've ever released but again, that is based on my opinion and how i use my reels for what i use it for.
I mean I understand if you love the product, I love Shimano as well, but you can clearly hear the handle play in the video when you attempted to show that there's no play. I also have two Twinpower and one Vanquish reel and not one had zero play. Still like the reels though.
Kako nije fm poboljšanje u odnosu na fl? Ako ništa drugo samo dodirna površina zupčanika kod fm-a je dosta veća nego kod fl-a..Glađe radi fm nego fl.. Bolja je rola jednostavno. A luft na ručici imaju. Može se rješiti da se ubaci još jedna podloška između ležaja i zupčanika.
@nikolanovakovic6435 naravno da treba bit realan.. Uglavnom da je i malo bolja opet je neko unaprjeđenje... Ali uglavnom ljudi kažu aaah loš je zvuk kočnice u fm-a i zato je fl bolja rola.. I ovaj na videu kaže nema lufta a doslovno se čuje na videu da ima.. Pa stella ima lufta koja je 4 puta skuplja rola što je zbilja glupo ali je tako.. Imam stradica fm i ima lufta na ručki koji ću rješiti nadam se kad ga otvorim i ubacim podlošku.. Mislim da ne treba deblja od par stotih milimetra.
I have both the FL and FM, I feel like the FM is smoother overall. But the FL is still a fantastic reel. The Vanford on the other hand, not as smooth as either reel.
My FM casting distance has decreased by about 1/4 after taking it up to devils lake for a 3 day fishing. I thought it needed oil and cleaning but still not getting the result as when it came out of the box. I'm disappointed, hope the FL fixes that issue.
@@ChewyThaoFishingExcuse me sir I have the same question. But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel. I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy. I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup. Thanks in advance and excuse for my english. I'd like to hearing from you
@@ChewyThaoFishingthe stadic is pretty much built for catching mass of fish which is i did abuse both vanford and strsadic and the vanford didn’t last a season.
@@ChewyThaoFishingExcuse me sir I have the same question. But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel. I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy. I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup. Thanks in advance and excuse for my english. I'd like to hearing from you
everyting is better than a vanford i say.. vanford shimanos worst plastic shit reel 4 of mine broke down in fresh water for perch all of them are crap.. noisy bearings,.,., platic crap stradic fa , rarenium was the reels shimano never should took out
Reel Shimano Stradic FM , Very smoth. I have this reel for size : C 3000 HG. I have to many information this reel, if you want to up grade this reel for size 3000, about bushing plastic to bearing stainless steel hybrid SS - Abec 9. And then this reel can be to much smooth. This is detail information for this Size 3000 ; 1. Bushing mainshaft near the clicker , Size : 7 x 11 x 3 mm. ( The cataloge book : No. 14, Code : 10J3F ) 2. Rottor Nut , Size : 4 x 8 x 3 mm. ( No 24, Code ; 1427D ). 3. Worm shaft , Size : 3 x 6 x 2,5 mm ( No. 79, code ; 1009C ). 4. Worm shaft , Size : 2 x 5 x 2,5 mm ( No. 82, code : 13YXN ). 5. Bushing Knob Handle , Size : 4 x 7 x 2,5 mm ( No. 112 , code : 10PXZ ). - If you make up grade this reel to 5 items , wow..... Can be very smoth. Note : - This knob handle can be up grade to " GOMEXUES " , Silver Colour, Size : A 38 . Look this reel can be very trendy. >>>> You can try
Excuse me sir I have the same question. But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel. I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy. I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup. Thanks in advance and excuse for my english. I'd like to hearing from you
Excuse me sir I have the same question. But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel. I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy. I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup. Thanks in advance and excuse for my english. I'd like to hearing from you
Excuse me sir I have the same question. But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel. I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy. I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup. Thanks in advance and excuse for my english. I'd like to hearing from you
I really enjoyed this video thank you! I’m looking to snag one of these reels soon
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Definitely like my FL 3000 for my tubes. Thanks for the second look at the FM. Congrats on membership increase!
Thanks for watching David and appreciate it!
I wanted a really cool Shimano just for bling and very occasional Trout/Bass so I started looking at Stella FK , Twin Power FD and Sustain FJ but as of right now I am being much more realistic and going with the Stradic FM.
Its a great reel for the money. Enjoy!
I agree with your assessment Chewy. I have the Stradic FL in the 1000 and 2500 size and they're smoother and less play than my Vanford 2000, 2500 or 3000. Even though the Stradic is heavier, I enjoy fishing with them vs. my Vanford's. I also have Vanquish's, Stella's and Exsence's and they're my favorites. For the money, the Stradic is a Great buy.
Thanks for watching! Tight lines friend!
Not gunna lie the outro at the end of the videos is a nice touch lol your part 1 video has the big walleye. Maybe end the vids with a catch showing the item being reviewed in action. My 2 cents. Tight lines
Thanks for watching and appreciate the feedback! Tight lines!
I have one of these now.. absolutely love it!!!!
Glad you love it! I’m a big fan of this reel. Still have mine and it is going strong! This will be a reel that will forever be in my arsenal.
@@ChewyThaoFishing especially because they took features from the Stella. This has to be one of the better Stradic reels they have ever released.
@@ChewyThaoFishingExcuse me sir I have the same question.
But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel.
I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy.
I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup.
Thanks in advance and excuse for my english.
I'd like to hearing from you
I just started looking for a new reel and can't find this one on a sale. Just wondering where to look or if there is any other that you think are better for fishing the surf and things like that? Thanks!
Great video! I'm new to fishing and could really use some good deals so I can get a couple different set ups. Please share your techniques with me if you would! Also seems like you're not the only person having some issues with the Vanford.
Thanks for watching Nick! Would love to chat more in detail if you’re ever available. Message me on Facebook!
I just bought one off Digitaka. The 23 STRADIC C2500SXG version. It was the last one too. 30% off. Got it for $125 total. Woohoo. Can't wait to use it!!
Recently bought 3000MHG. Initial impression is superb. But after a couple of hours of hard use I felt a minimum play in the rotor, using 15gr metal lures for max distance casts and hard twitches during retrieve. The play is really very minimalistic when I hold the rotor itself by hand. My question is, is there some small play initially or shouldn't be at all? I was so impressed and eager to test it on the the water, so I didn't check before that is there any in the rotor nor in the handle? Cheers
like the FL more after my one outing of the FM. dumb how Shimano made the handle smaller on the FM too ie. the 4000 FL handle is bigger than the 4000 FM
They did that because of the hyper drive bull, I like that tech actually because it’s easier to reel under load
@@outdoorssmith5454 it is all about getting used to. i got a twin power fe and it is the same smaller size which i am now used to.
so u reco the FL more than FM?
@@janmichaelsuarez2996 yes
Keep it up brother
Thank you!
Last year I bought a stradic fl over a vanford . Best decision
I own tatula mq and it’s definitely head to head with shimano
Hi champ, I have both the stradic fl 2500 & fm 2500 brand new never used either of them yet. They advertised the fm as an upgrade to Silent drive but I honestly couldn’t tell the difference the 2 when I cranked them up. Both sound very similar. Do you think it’s just marketing?
How would this reel work for occasional salt water exposure?
Per Shimano, this reel is saltwater safe.
Is there a power knob for the 2500 size? I find the know a little too small. I own a 2000 and 2500
Thanks for watching. There is not. Would need to go bigger in reel size for the power knob.
@@ChewyThaoFishing ua-cam.com/users/shortsrYFt44KFds8?si=3bxJmQ-s_3m5i11o
Brooo yes please make a video on that tatula MQ ASAP I have it and I want to know if I should sell it n get this new stradic
i don’t get it, why does yours say HG on the side of it? I’m saying thsi because i bought a stratic fm and mine says XG on the side
Mine is a high gear ratio, meaning it’s a high speed. XG means it’s an extra high gear (meaning it takes more line per turn)
Do you like the two tone color of the Stradic FM. The spool looks like a similar color to the Complex that I have and the body is a lighter silver. I’d say it looks interesting but does look cool
Good question - I don’t mind it at all and like the two tone silver. Tbh, performance matters more to me as long as it’s not flashy like lews reels. I dig the color way and the performance speaks for itself.
Hi!
Enjoy your fishing videos, very informative! As you mentioned in this particular video, Where could you recommend me great a deal on a Shimano Stradic FM? I really interested after watching this video!
Thanks for watching! I recommend trying the used market or eBay! One thing I’ll share with you - don’t pay retail! There are deals out there. Just have to find them 😉
Not sure if you cover this on your other post but I own the 2500 FL and I just recently bought the 1000 FM. I was going to use the FM for pan fish. My brain usually gets fried when trying to analyze the specs and the why the 1000 vs a 2000, etc. You say that you will use the 2500 FM for panfish. Why the 2500 and not the 1000? Thanks for any help. I am somewhat newer to spinning reels.
1000 and 2000 are same only difference is spool size, 2500 way to big trust me on that
Just bought the 5000XG and what’s the difference between the FM & XG? Thanks
XG is a faster speed than the other models. Tight lines!
@@ChewyThaoFishing Nice, I know I didn’t hesitate to buy it today! Thanks for the quickest respond sir! Good day now.
I got mine 120$, stradic sound is extremely loud right out of the box; the reel is smooth, but the volume is a little high.
Stradic FM or FL?
@@ChewyThaoFishing the 2023 Stradic FM, the Japan Yen is very low right now
@@khangphantruongi heard you can buy reels from Japan at a really good price and get then shipped because the Yen is really low
C prefix means Compact body ?
Hi what is the meaning of MHG in the stradic reel?
Thanks for watching! It stands for Medium High Gear.
Hey nice video. How does the stradic fm compare to the shimano sustain fj? I'm not sure which one to choose.
I would say that it is a close comparison. For the money, I think the stradic FM is a better buy but the sustain sj is a slightly better reel but not by much.
@@ChewyThaoFishingExcuse me sir I have the same question.
But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel.
I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy.
I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup.
Thanks in advance and excuse for my english.
I'd like to hearing from you
How does the Shimano Stradic FM compare to Twin Power FD?
Twin Power is a heavier reel and built for more power fishing. Stradic FM is a great all around reel - kind of the jack of all trades but master of none!
Whats FM stands for?
Hey Chewy looking in buying the fm 2000. Wheres a good place to look?
Hey James! Depending on where you are from, there might be a sports show near you. I’m from Wisconsin and I will be going to the Chicago Fishing Expo in a few weeks - they are running good deals where you can get 20-30% off on all reels or rods. Check out a local fishing expo near you for this reel.
@@ChewyThaoFishing Does Milwaukee have one?
@@ChewyThaoFishing I got a coupon from ebay for 20% off but it told me it was not eligibl.e
Jika kita mau merubah ; Drag washer nya ke original carbontec , size : 22,1 x 14,2 x 0,8 mm , sebanyak 3 pcs. Untuk reel ukuran 3000. Bisa kita rubah penutup knob reel handle menjadi reel stand hook. Dengan Reel stand Gomexues, ukuran 48 mm, type : R 6. Silahkan mencoba nya.
Just have few deffrent item inside stradic fl & fm main point is main gear is upgrade!
Good insight thanks bud
Thanks for watching!
did anyone found any weird sound on 5000xg fm ?
i have the 2500s is it suitable for yamaga blue current iii 82?
Excuse me sir I have the same question.
But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel.
I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy.
I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup.
Thanks in advance and excuse for my english.
I'd like to hearing from you
I agree with you on vanford, felt cheap and didn't seem as smooth as even the stradic fl, been debating on getting a fm as well
Thanks for watching! The FL is a great reel. The FM just added some subtle things to make it even better. Both are great options.
@@ChewyThaoFishingwhat size is the one you’re showing here
is it for saltwater?
It is saltwater safe, yes!
Greatness, another hmong fishing tuber!
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@@ChewyThaoFishing you betcha! #subbed
I bought a Stradic FM 5000 recently and while it is pretty smooth, I have been less than impressed with the rest of it, It doesn't really give me confidence that it is going to hold up with rigorous saltwater use. I'm going to return it for a Saltist MQ. I'll stick w/ old Shimano Sahara for freshwater.
What line you use?PE?meter?
Sold my FL to replace it with the FM... definitely smoother
Yes, I did noticed the rough feeling on my Vanford 2500 out of the box when reeling in and after applying bantam oil the grittiness did go away. I guess the reels have been sitting in the shelf for a while.
Can you fish in surf with this reel?
Yes 👍
Where do u buy this not for retail
Does it have a free spool switch
No
Is it suitable for salt water?
Yes, it is salt water safe!
Looking to purchase a new Stradic FM model probably 2500 size but a little confused on which model
STC2500SFM
STC2500FM
STC2500HGFM
STC2500SFM
STC2500SHGFM
Thanks for watching! That all depends on what you plan to do with the reel. What kind of application/fishing are you doing?
@@ChewyThaoFishing Excuse me sir I have the same question.
But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel.
I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy.
I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup.
Thanks in advance and excuse for my english.
I'd like to hearing from you
What websites do u use for deal
There are several but i prefer digitaka or japantackle if ordering from Japan.
Vanford FA 2024 is now it's competitor
Yup!
Is it true that digitaka and japan sells refurbished or japan used reel as new reels?
I have purchased many reels and I’ve always received new products with zero issues. Purchase with confidence!
Where can I get good deals for
Shimano spinning reels?
Did anyone else notice the weird sound when he cranked it? Is that normal for Shimano spinning reels because my ci4+ does that too.
Weird noise? I don’t recall any weird noise. Keep in mind, the braided line is hanging off the side so that could be it?
@@ChewyThaoFishing It was very subtle and hard to put into words, but it sounds like a light grinding noise, and it was only noticeable when you cranked it fast. Thanks for the honest insight on the reel!
@@ChewyThaoFishingExcuse me sir I have the same question.
But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel.
I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy.
I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup.
Thanks in advance and excuse for my english.
I'd like to hearing from you
@@falconfishing6305if im thinking of the same thing as you i think most reels do that you can try oiling it or cleaning it
I wouldnt say the FM is 'far better' than the FL. Ive had a few FLs since they came out in 2019. FL was a big improvement over FK and ci4/vanford. I immediately noticed how stiffer and 'stronger' feeling the FL body was when 1st using it. I have abused the FLs since '19 catchin smallies, walleye, wai-bae, and occasionally a few sturgeons/flatheads. But FM feels similar to FL. FM just has better tech 'on paper' but the feel is similar. Going to buy more FMs though, cuz its same price as FLs.
I would say that the FM is absolutely better than the FL but it doesn't discount that the FL is still a great reel. No need to upgrade IMO but if you had to get one, buy the FM for sure.
are the fm better than fl? are thewre bearings in the knob?
Not a noticeable difference it’s just new product to put out
Where can I get a good deal on this reel and Tsunami salt x 2? Thanks.
Check out bass pro shops! Looks like its a reel that they have in stock
I prefer the Complex XR over the Vanford any day, the Complex XR is much well build as well
Where’s the best deals on Stradic FM?
Hey! Right now - the best deal is to get at an your local expo. I live in Wisconsin and i'm only about 1.5 hours away from Chicago. There's a expo there where most reels/rods are 20-30% off. You can expect to find this deal at ANY fishing expo near you. Normally, every state has one.
@@ChewyThaoFishinghaha that’s crazy most times Shimano does not allow price reductions in any tackle shop.
All Shimano stradics have play in the handle. I've had 5 of them in different sizes. And all stradics have some crackling feel/sound when you reel them really really slow. I've had FK, FM, and currently have 3 sizes in FL. FM is not an upgrade over FL. Just an opinion.
Everyone will have a different opinion and that's completely okay. The FM that i have has zero play in the handle - just like my vanquish/stella/twin power/etc. Something that they fixed with the newest model. I've fished FK, FL and FM - i really prefer the FM. In fact, i think the FM is the best one they've ever released but again, that is based on my opinion and how i use my reels for what i use it for.
I mean I understand if you love the product, I love Shimano as well, but you can clearly hear the handle play in the video when you attempted to show that there's no play.
I also have two Twinpower and one Vanquish reel and not one had zero play. Still like the reels though.
Kako nije fm poboljšanje u odnosu na fl? Ako ništa drugo samo dodirna površina zupčanika kod fm-a je dosta veća nego kod fl-a..Glađe radi fm nego fl.. Bolja je rola jednostavno. A luft na ručici imaju. Može se rješiti da se ubaci još jedna podloška između ležaja i zupčanika.
@@bandurosi87 jeste bolja rola ali ne mnogo. U smislu zupčanika to je tačno, veća je dodirna površina. Ali treba biti realan kad se radi review.
@nikolanovakovic6435 naravno da treba bit realan.. Uglavnom da je i malo bolja opet je neko unaprjeđenje... Ali uglavnom ljudi kažu aaah loš je zvuk kočnice u fm-a i zato je fl bolja rola.. I ovaj na videu kaže nema lufta a doslovno se čuje na videu da ima.. Pa stella ima lufta koja je 4 puta skuplja rola što je zbilja glupo ali je tako.. Imam stradica fm i ima lufta na ručki koji ću rješiti nadam se kad ga otvorim i ubacim podlošku.. Mislim da ne treba deblja od par stotih milimetra.
What sites can I get that reel for a good price?
None there all monitored by Shimano so if your looking for a discount your not getting it! Lmao
@@brendanwoerner3352 nice, back to you.
Good Review
Thanks brother!
It's the same thing as the FL I like them but they corrode when you use them in salt water unlike the vanford
I have both the FL and FM, I feel like the FM is smoother overall. But the FL is still a fantastic reel. The Vanford on the other hand, not as smooth as either reel.
My FM casting distance has decreased by about 1/4 after taking it up to devils lake for a 3 day fishing. I thought it needed oil and cleaning but still not getting the result as when it came out of the box. I'm disappointed, hope the FL fixes that issue.
Might be the braid soaking up water??
I can already hear the clicking sound because of the play.
Bought the FL today for $129 new from Tacklewarehouse. Couldn't pass it up.
Stradic FL is still a great reel! And for $129, it’s even better at that price point.
Checked Tackle warehouse and seeing $219
@kenescorcio759 I don't see the FL anymore. Maybe sold out. SIzes were very limited but I managed to get a 4000 for $129 no lies.
my stradic c3000hg fm sounds like shit, feels like shit. heard lot of issues about 2500 and 3000 model. anyone else up for recall of faulty crap?
No issues here yet!
@@ChewyThaoFishingExcuse me sir I have the same question.
But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel.
I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy.
I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup.
Thanks in advance and excuse for my english.
I'd like to hearing from you
No reverse
Been waiting four months for drag washers 500 stradic bullshit lost me as customer!
Sorry to hear - Did the original drag washer go bad or are you just looking to upgrade?
@@ChewyThaoFishing just worn out been on back order four months Fergo tackle shop are dealing with it for me no result Thanks for your concern mate 👍
I have vanford and stradic vanford is nothing compared to stradic.just sayin
I agree than the new stradic is far better than the Vanford
@@ChewyThaoFishingthe stadic is pretty much built for catching mass of fish which is i did abuse both vanford and strsadic and the vanford didn’t last a season.
@@ChewyThaoFishingExcuse me sir I have the same question.
But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel.
I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy.
I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup.
Thanks in advance and excuse for my english.
I'd like to hearing from you
Vanford is too light for me 😂. Stadic work same
everyting is better than a vanford i say.. vanford shimanos worst plastic shit reel 4 of mine broke down in fresh water for perch all of them are crap.. noisy bearings,.,., platic crap stradic fa , rarenium was the reels shimano never should took out
Been using my Vanford in the Delaware river in my kayak for smallmouth, walleye, and stripers. Still just as smooth as the day I bought it.
Reel Shimano Stradic FM , Very smoth.
I have this reel for size : C 3000 HG.
I have to many information this reel, if you want to up grade this reel for size 3000, about bushing plastic to bearing stainless steel hybrid SS - Abec 9.
And then this reel can be to much smooth.
This is detail information for this Size 3000 ;
1. Bushing mainshaft near the clicker , Size : 7 x 11 x 3 mm. ( The cataloge book : No. 14, Code : 10J3F )
2. Rottor Nut , Size : 4 x 8 x 3 mm. ( No 24, Code ; 1427D ).
3. Worm shaft , Size : 3 x 6 x 2,5 mm ( No. 79, code ; 1009C ).
4. Worm shaft , Size : 2 x 5 x 2,5 mm ( No. 82, code : 13YXN ).
5. Bushing Knob Handle , Size : 4 x 7 x 2,5 mm ( No. 112 , code : 10PXZ ).
- If you make up grade this reel to 5 items , wow..... Can be very smoth.
Note : - This knob handle can be up grade to " GOMEXUES " , Silver Colour, Size : A 38 .
Look this reel can be very trendy.
>>>> You can try
Note : you can buy about Reel stand Shimano, Size : 48 mm, Type : R 6.
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Excuse me sir I have the same question.
But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel.
I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy.
I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup.
Thanks in advance and excuse for my english.
I'd like to hearing from you
Excuse me sir I have the same question.
But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel.
I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy.
I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup.
Thanks in advance and excuse for my english.
I'd like to hearing from you
Excuse me sir I have the same question.
But firstly I want to say thank you for the video, now i'm definitely sure to buy this reel.
I have a 7-30grams Rod (HTO NEBULA 2.40m of 116 grams) so i'm definitely going to buy the 2500 but like the mate i dont know wich one buy.
I live in the canary islands and i Will fish in the coast and in a paddle sup.
Thanks in advance and excuse for my english.
I'd like to hearing from you