· #31 Posted December 23, 2020 · Report post 1 hour ago, Shock Collar said: But, is there any place that sells just the 5000 foam handle knob? I have a 4000 Stradic FL but want the foam knob. The knob on the C5000 FL is not EVA foam, it’s hard rubber. If you want foam look aftermarket like Gomexus. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #32 Posted December 23, 2020 · Report post 11 hours ago, Inshore said: The knob on the C5000 FL is not EVA foam, it’s hard rubber. If you want foam look aftermarket like Gomexus. Sorry, shoulda been more specific. I was looking for the Shimano C5000 FL hard rubber knob. Would prefer that over a Gomexus knob. Wasn't sure if Shimano sold that as a replacement part. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #33 Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) · Report post To the op a 5000 is awful large for a 7' med inshore rod. I'd recommend a 3000. I stick with the aluminum reels. Edited December 23, 2020 by BridgeTender 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #34 Posted December 23, 2020 · Report post 1 hour ago, Shock Collar said: Wasn't sure if Shimano sold that as a replacement part. I’d check with Shimano... 1 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #35 Posted December 23, 2020 · Report post 15 hours ago, seanw1214 said: Good luck finding one for $160. Maybe a leftover FK?? I found Stradic FL 5k in Florida from Half Hitch for $229. You're in my stomping grounds if you shop at half hitch. Local or visiting? 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #36 Posted December 23, 2020 · Report post 3 hours ago, Badtothebugs said: You're in my stomping grounds if you shop at half hitch. Local or visiting? ordered online. only place that had the Stradic FL 5K in stock. shipped immediately! 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #37 Posted December 23, 2020 · Report post 1 min ago, seanw1214 said: ordered online. only place that had the Stradic FL 5K in stock. shipped immediately! Yep it's on the shelf saw one today there lol 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #38 Posted December 24, 2020 · Report post On 12/22/2020 at 8:18 PM, seanw1214 said: Good luck finding one for $160. Maybe a leftover FK?? I found Stradic FL 5k in Florida from Half Hitch for $229. What rod is that? Beautiful combo! 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #39 Posted December 24, 2020 · Report post 14 hours ago, Stopsign32v said: What rod is that? Beautiful combo! Duckett Inshore series, 7', med power, fast action. They had a deal going... buy one get one free. Was recommended by friend Capt Terry Nugent of Riptide Charters, Cape Cod 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #40 Posted December 25, 2020 · Report post Had an FJ and still going strong. FK was stolen at an inlet in Florida. Decided on the twin power for next open season as I wanted something different. Hopefully, won’t regret it as all my stradics did well. My son pulled in a Cubera while targeting snook on my stolen stradic 4K so was totally impressed. Unfortunately, I dropped coin already on an SW and he beat me to catching the first one out of the family. Still happy though. Shimano turns out great products. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #41 Posted January 17, 2021 · Report post On 12/23/2020 at 10:51 AM, BridgeTender said: To the op a 5000 is awful large for a 7' med inshore rod. I'd recommend a 3000. I stick with the aluminum reels. IMO it isnt too large. It is about same size as my spinfisher VI's. and perfect spool capacity for Albies etc. I have zero regrets on size choice... or any of it. I bought another one and put it on a duckett inshore MH to throw plugs and poppers. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #42 Posted January 17, 2021 · Report post On 12/23/2020 at 10:51 AM, BridgeTender said: To the op a 5000 is awful large for a 7' med inshore rod. I'd recommend a 3000. I stick with the aluminum reels. Oh my favorite ci4 stradic ever. 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #43 Posted January 20, 2021 (edited) · Report post Just got my Vanford 5k. It is smaller than my Stradic FL 5k in the same way that the Daiwa Saltist Backbay 4k is smaller than the Daiwa BG 4k. Edited January 20, 2021 by ljschroe 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
· #44 Posted September 19, 2021 · Report post update: LOVE the Stradic 5k on the Duckett rods.... but just put one on a TFO MH 7'-6" Fast Action Rod. UNBELIEVABLE. Can't beat TFO's warranty 0 Go to top Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
