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FormerUser · 01-02-2008, 07:44 PM

The price increase is the same as the Stradic FI.

If you add the bailess kit on the two largest Spheros models the 14000 and 18000 are an ok price.Add the spare spool to any of the Spheros models and you'll be adding another $40.With reel,bail kit and spare spool you're looking at $250.Bargain?No.Great reel?Yes.

The old Spheros was a fantastic reel.The improvements to the 8000 and smaller models barely warrant the price increase but that will thought will have to wait until I fish one.Wonder if Shimano plans on removing the old Spheros from the line-up.

Stradic FI is a good bargain,wp drag and spare spool.Btw its SMOOTH!

01-02-2008, 07:44 PM	#15
FormerUser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,705	The price increase is the same as the Stradic FI. If you add the bailess kit on the two largest Spheros models the 14000 and 18000 are an ok price.Add the spare spool to any of the Spheros models and you'll be adding another $40.With reel,bail kit and spare spool you're looking at $250.Bargain?No.Great reel?Yes. The old Spheros was a fantastic reel.The improvements to the 8000 and smaller models barely warrant the price increase but that will thought will have to wait until I fish one.Wonder if Shimano plans on removing the old Spheros from the line-up. Stradic FI is a good bargain,wp drag and spare spool.Btw its SMOOTH! Last edited by FormerUser; 01-06-2008 at 09:25 AM..