Shimano stradic CI4

[SOUTHPAWSTICK]

Does anyone know when the new stradic CI4 is going to be released??

[flopps1]

Should be in stores sometime next month from what I hear.

[SOUTHPAWSTICK]

Thanks for the info. I think I will buy one. Looks nice.

[That Dang Guy]

I've been eyeballing this reel for a few months now. They are basically a JDM Rarenium with new cosmetics. I'm itching to buy it to replace my my 2500 Saros, but i think I want to hold it and give it a few turns to feel it out.

My bigger question about the reel is balance or weight? I have a Cumara 7'2 MH that balances out fairly well with the 2500, but dropping 2.9oz would throw it pretty far out of wack. I put my 08 Biomaster that weights approx 7.1 on it and it would take about another oz to balance it out if i added weight to be butt cap.

So, should I buy it and enjoy the near 3 oz drop in weight or should i buy it and balance it out for almost a 2oz drop. Either way, i think it's a winning combo.

I'm getting excited just thinking about it!