Hard to pass on the value and performance you get out of a Stradic. One of my favorite reels of all-time!
@tailwateroutfitters2 ай бұрын
Can’t argue there!
@shadypiratefishing41272 ай бұрын
You can also buy all Shimano’s replacement parts online easily and do your own reel maintenance.
@tailwateroutfitters2 ай бұрын
Yea that’s a definite possibility! I just think that intimidates 90+% of people, but if not, that’s a great idea
@artificialslinger97302 ай бұрын
Facts !!! I'm not book smart and I can do most stuff.
@FloridaFishingProducts2 ай бұрын
We carry all reel model parts in stock as well. We'd argue even better stock! But we are lacking a parts website. Something we need to work on.
@shadypiratefishing41272 ай бұрын
@@FloridaFishingProducts would be great if you did! I had one of your older Ospreys. Maybe it’s time to give yall another try.
@shadypiratefishing41272 ай бұрын
@@tailwateroutfitters just gotta be careful with Shimano’s super anti-reverse system. Not fun to put back together 😂
@artificialslinger97302 ай бұрын
So having both here's why they ce pro don't come close to the same level as The stradic or even the sustain as ffp claims. The ce pro is more inline with the Shimano ultegra. The only thing ce pro has over the stradic and even the sustain is the 10 bearings but 2 of those I believe are in the handle if I remember correctly so in all reality the ce pro has 8 in the reel it's self. The stradic is better over all. Stradic has 3 washers vs the CE pro which only has 2. This makes for far better durability especially if keeping the reel for multiple years. The stradic has a all one piece bail system the ce pro don't. The stradic has all one piece handle the CE pro don't. The stradic is more of a all one piece build vs the CE pro which is multiple pieces. The stradic has very few outside the body screws vs the CE pro that has a bunch on the outside. Both are great reels. But the big thing is the stradic price ranges from $209 to $229 depending what size and where you buy it from. Mean while the CE pro is $239.99 to $259.99 which is a big deal considering how much more stuff you get with the stradic I'll go stradic all day. So comparing the actual specs of the reel I would recommend the ultegra of if the person has the money the stradic over the CE pro all day long. Also at $239.99-$259.99 price points for the CE pro they shouldnt have that multiple piece handle and bail. And one more thing I forgot to mention is the ffp reels DO NOT HAVE a bail click / lock like all the other reel manufacturers have. I'm not sure about anyone else but I never look at my reel when opening the bail and casting it's just a habit but without that click / lock I've had the bail slam shut on me sooooo many times it's annoying feature of the reel that should also be on it for any of their reelsbut especially the reel that cost $240 Also for the record the stradic 1000 and 2500 comes with felt drag washers the 3000 and up come with dura Carbon washers. Which are better then both felt and Carbonfiber because its a combination of both so you get the smoothness of the felt but durability of the carbon Will say that ffp has top notch customer service
@tailwateroutfitters2 ай бұрын
You make some good points there for sure, thanks for clarifying the drag washers on the different sizes!
@Bigbadbazzaswench2 ай бұрын
Felt drag is much smoother and more responsive then carbon, hence why the smaller sized spinning reels in Shimanos line up utilize felt. Carbon drag is way to jerky and unstable for finesse fishing, in a c5000 where responsiveness doesn't matter as much carbon is suitable. but for reels that fall into that 2500 and under size class, ill take felt all day
@tailwateroutfitters2 ай бұрын
do you have to replace them more often?
@juansierra24782 ай бұрын
Doesn’t the Stradic FM have duracross? Carbon fiber and felt, I have a 3000 and the drag is way smoother than the FL. Who knows how long it will last…
@hugolopez25432 ай бұрын
Yeap that is not felt anymore
@InshorePursuitFL2 ай бұрын
The New FM actually has Dura Cross drag. It’s cross woven felt like material that’s more than 10 times as durable than normal felt but still maintains the same responsiveness and smoothness of felt. Having said that you can clean and re grease your carbon drags yourself and get them to become super smooth
@Bigbadbazzaswench2 ай бұрын
@@tailwateroutfitters They are not hard or expensive to replace, and they are the exact same washers used in the smaller Stella fks for a reason. Stop pushing this OEM rubbish like its the next greatest thing. We know this is a paid promo
@Shawn_Lai2 ай бұрын
The new Stradic FM's have the duracross drag, which is woven carbon fiber. Its got the strength of carbon fiber and smoothness of felt. I dont fish saltwater but have had some steelhead make some crazy runs on the new stradic FM.
@tailwateroutfitters2 ай бұрын
True, but the smaller sizes have felt as well
@longstrangejourney47762 ай бұрын
I have the original 2017 3000, a 6000-SS and a newer Resolute 3000. Clearly I prefer the all metal reels, but I will say I've used their reel service a few times on my original. Fantastic. One week turn around and the reel is always like new.
@tailwateroutfitters2 ай бұрын
That’s great to hear! Glad you’re enjoying them!
@ryajsmit2 ай бұрын
FM3000 is amazing
@Robertmaynes-dx4qk2 ай бұрын
I have caught over a hundred tarpon on the 8000 and some on my van staal. The drag is just outstanding especially at the price. Is 49 pounds and smooth. Just bought a new 8000 with 65 pound drag for jigging tuna off Montauk and RI.
@stevedupree5252 ай бұрын
What Florida Fishing Product reel matches best with the Bull Bay Bolt MH 7’6” rated 10-20 line? I want something that can handle Big Reds, Snook and small to mid Tarpon.
@tailwateroutfitters2 ай бұрын
A CE Pro 4000 pairs well that rod. I know their bigger heavy duty reel, the Resolute is being phased out, so I'm sure a new larger reel will be released soon
@leepao63022 ай бұрын
if only the "Florida Fishing Products Osprey CE Pro" is made in the USA; i'll reconsider, because that way i know who really supporting; but if it made from over sea; then i just stick to Shimano any day makes no different; plus i bought my Stradic from Japan only for $150 free shipping
@tailwateroutfitters2 ай бұрын
We've been pushing them for an American reel so we'll see! The JDM stuff is great, just keep in mind that there's no warranty at all on it
@leepao63022 ай бұрын
@@tailwateroutfitters i service my own reel so that doesn’t really matter to me
@brettwhitmire29620 күн бұрын
3000 size and up have carbon drag washers in the Shimano.
@FLFlatsmaster2 ай бұрын
Osprey is listed on their site at $250 and the stradic is only $220. I’ve also had issues getting ahold of the FFP people it’s been frustrating.
@tailwateroutfitters2 ай бұрын
The 2500 is $239 and the 3000 is $249. That's no good! I know they were out fishing a tournament the other day, hopefully you have better luck now
@FLFlatsmaster2 ай бұрын
@@tailwateroutfitters oh true, I was looking at 3000s for both.. anyways, great video!
@dangabriel51672 ай бұрын
What’s the best rod to pair them on??
@tailwateroutfitters2 ай бұрын
Bull bay sniper 6-12lb or 8-17 is great. Also, look at the Shimano expride, it’s killer
@Pol0cs2 ай бұрын
@@tailwateroutfittersJust picked up this setup with the Tailwater custom bull bay and it’s so sick
@jacobmcvay123Ай бұрын
Bull Bay BANSHEE medium heavy 10-17 or Ninja Tackle 7’ Dagger “do it all” Rod. Both are the best two inshore rods I’ve ever used. And shimano reels only. I’ll get a Daiwa for cheap set ups for friends or kids but for me, shimano. I wouldn’t disrespect anyone by making them use a Penn. They’re trash.
@artificialslinger9730Ай бұрын
@@dangabriel5167 I personally take Shimano all day everyday. Rod wise it depends what you doing ? Structure? Open water ? Little of both ? Artificials or live bait ? Or little of both ? Wade fishing ? Yak or boat fishing ? Or little of both ?. >Wading wise I been enjoying the 7'6 6-12 med fast Sniper or 7'10 6-12 med extra fast banshee >Boat or yak 7' 8-17 Med Heavy Assault for my live bait / cut bait or topwaters. 7' 8-17 Med Heavy Sniper for pitching artificials under docks or Mangroves. 7' 6-12 med fast sniper or 7' 5-10 med light Banshee for open water. If I had to pick one for little everything 7' 8-17 Sniper. Run 15lb braid. Still get plenty of casting distance , plenty of backbone , and can sie bait or artificials without any issues. Plus bull has the best customer service and warranty.
@zamz1311Ай бұрын
Just grab the stradic!
@fishingislife342 ай бұрын
Stradic has duracross drag not felt I will buy stradic as it is tried and tested also trusted
@tailwateroutfitters2 ай бұрын
The spec does say duracross, but felt is definitely what’s in the 2500. I believe it’s all carbon once you get to the 4000 size, and maybe even the 3000
@fishingislife342 ай бұрын
@@tailwateroutfitters oh now I understand. Anyways can you make a video on how to wash spinning reels and also the cheaper ones which do not have any sealing? Please
@artificialslinger97302 ай бұрын
@@tailwateroutfittersyes felt in the size 1000 and 2500 and duracross in the 3000 and bigger
@amirsyah8194Ай бұрын
@@tailwateroutfitters all series of stradic fm is using DuraCross washer, from 1000 up until C5000XG. DuraCross is a felt washer, but with a new orthogonal woven design and advertised 10 times more durable compared to felt washer.
@tonysalinas44392 ай бұрын
Pure lure nutop smoother then both these reels and it's cheaper