stradic 5000 or 6000
Submitted by ben89 on Sun, 2013-05-12 08:24
Just curious to know peoples opinions on which reel I would be better off with, after reading a few posts iv pretty much settled on a new stradic fj but not sure which size will mostly be used for taylor from the beach and rocks but would like it to still have the guts to land a mulloway or pinky should I ever be so lucky
MattMiller
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I'd say
go the 6000 or 8000 (same body size just 8000 has a bigger spool).
The 5000 is a beefed up 4000 with a bigger spool and power knob.
Wazza79
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Go the 5000
Almost the all round size. I've used my 5000 Stradic for everything from squiding, throwing poppers & stick baits off the beach and rocks to jigging up Sambos and pinkies. Next size up IMO is too big.
Leemo
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5000 is big enough most the
5000 is big enough most the time to get a mully or pinky - its the ideal size for big (and small) tailor. BUT, as Miller said, the 6000/8000 would be better for set baits for mullies n the like.
bludgin' since 94'
Joshpittorino8
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go the 5000
5000 is perfect!
got the 5000fj fantastic real!
I believe the 5000fj also incorporates the stellas same drag washers? last time I ordered them the guy said they were the same.
sstevee
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Can see there's going to be a
Can see there's going to be a few opinions on this one... But I've got a 5000fj that has managed sambos from the boat no problem and would be perfect for flicking lures out or bait casting, IMO it wouldn't have a problem with a mulla or pinky...
however, like a couple of the guys have said, if you were leaving a set bait out and wanted the extra line capacity (thinking ray or small shark by-catch) then it may be worth looking at the 6000...
I know when I bought mine I found it hard to believe that this little 5000 reel (in comparison to my older penn) had more stopping power and would be as good as everyone had said.
If you already have a rod I'd take it in and put a 5000 and 6000 on it just see which one you think 'feels' right... Your gonna have a few differing opinions but I don't think your going to go wrong with either
ben89
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Thanks for the input guys how
Thanks for the input guys how much say 20-30lb braid would the 5000 take compared to the 6000
kirky79
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Had the same dilemma
Had the same dilemma yesterday Ben. Tackleworld down in Falcon has a big Shimano sale on this weekend. I was tossing up which way to go too, but the choice got made for me as they had sold out of the 5000. So 6000 it is. I got it spooled with 300 yards of 30 lb. with a bit of mono on the bottom.
Can't wait to test it out!!
cheers
Chris
Joshpittorino8
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5000: 200 yards @ 30lb
5000:
200 yards @ 30lb powerpro
6000:
266 yards @ 30lb powerpro
Leemo
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get 300m exactly of pe2 on
get 300m exactly of pe2 on the 5000, and thats with a wrap of backing to cover the base of the spool. Never go by the suggested line capacities anyway!
bludgin' since 94'
ben89
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Not really very educated in
Not really very educated in the pe ratings what breaking strain would pe2 be?
Never mind I found the answer in another thread
MattMiller
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I got
340m of 20lb Tuffline XP indicator on my 5000fj. Great reel and line
TheJettyRat
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5000 is perfect you don't
5000 is perfect you don't need anything bigger for what you are targeting.
ben89
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Thanks for all the help guys
Thanks for all the help guys think im gonna go with the 5000 spooled up with 20lb braid,I have a bigger reel i can use for set baits.But final decision will be made after iv had a play with them both in store
robby4675
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I've got a 5000 with 30lb
I've got a 5000 with 30lb line on the 5000 spool and a spare 4000 spool with 20lb and last time we went out was using the 4000 spool (20lb) and managed a decent sized wobby.
The 5000fj is a serious little reel, nice and light and can mix it with the best. U won't look back.
born to fish, forced to work
ben89
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how much did the extra spool
how much did the extra spool cost and where from?
Joshpittorino8
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Compleat Angler
Compleat Angler on stirling highway always tend to have spare genuine spools on the shelf, and a great bunch of guys there! https://www.facebook.com/CompleatAnglerNedlands?fref=ts give them a bell for spools
randall df223
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i use the 5000 for jigging
i use the 5000 for jigging and landed big pinks recently at monkia mia. i dont really cast a lot of lures around with it, but i would be asking the question about differences in retrieval rates? will the bigger reel be better for retrieving lures at speed?? i dont know.
Fish! HARD!
deanot
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Both 5000 and 6000 are great...
Either would be fine..6000 isn't too heavy, light and easy to use. However, the 5000 will do everything you want, the 6000 just adds a bit of insurance...