Description
The STRADIC is already a well known and highly appreciated spinning reel which is used by hundred of thousands anglers, all over the world. Already for years and years, all these anglers have the same experience about STRADIC: strong and reliable, a reel which will never let them down.
The new STRADIC FL – successor of the FK – will of course carry this same identity: strong and reliable. However, there are some new exciting features on the FL:
1. Rotation Smoothness (MicroModule II, Silent Drive)
2. Durability (Increased Hagane Gear strength, X Protect)
3. Casting Performance (Long stroke spool).
This proposition makes the STRADIC FL the ideal ‘all-round’ spinning reel. It can be used for any type of freshwater fishing and is very suitable for ways of fishing where reliability and strength are important (river fishing, big fish, bigger lures). At the same time this reel is an ideal choice for saltwater inshore fishing. Because the versatile range with many sizes and gear ratio’s, there will be always a suitable Stradic for every angler.
Product Specification
- Line Capacity 210/0.25 m/mm
- Gear Ratio 6.4:1
- Ball Bearings 6+1
- Max Drag 20 lbs
- Weight 225g
Note: Line capacity can vary slightly between model generations (e.g., FM, FL) and regional specifications.
Notable Technologies and Features
The Stradic series incorporates several of Shimano’s flagship technologies to enhance its performance:
- HAGANE Gear & Body: A cold-forged drive gear for lasting smoothness and durability, housed in a high-rigidity metal body to prevent flexing under heavy load.
- MicroModule II: Advanced gear tooth design for an even smoother and quieter reeling experience.
- SilentDrive: A re-engineered internal structure that eliminates micro-vibrations and “play” in the reel’s components for a seamless feel.
- INFINITYXROSS: Advanced gear tooth design that improves surface contact and meshing between the drive and pinion gears, significantly boosting gear durability. (Featured in newer FM models).
- INFINITYDRIVE: Reduces friction and resistance around the pinion gear, offering lighter rotation and increased cranking power, especially under heavy loads. (Featured in newer FM models).
- DuraCross Drag: An improved drag washer material that provides a smooth drag performance with up to 10 times more durability than traditional felt. (Featured in newer FM models).
- X-Protect: A combination of water-repellent coating and a labyrinth structure that prevents water from penetrating the internal components without affecting the light feel of the reel’s rotation.
- Long Stroke Spool: A taller spool design that is engineered to improve casting distance and efficiency.
- Anti-Twist Fin: An elastic polymer near the line roller that helps manage line slack and reduces the chance of line drops or wind knots. (Featured in newer FM models).
- G Free Body: Shifts the reel’s center of gravity closer to the rod to reduce fatigue and improve casting comfort.
