Letters and their meaning “SS” is “super shallow spool” or super small spool which is the smallest and lightest spool available. “C” in the beginning stands for “compact body” which means that everything except spool is one size smaller or more compact. For example “C3000” reel will have “2500” body but “3000” spool.

Product Details. Beefed up and jazzed up, the Shimano® Stradic® FL Spinning Reel sets a whole new performance standard for its price point, with extreme technology representing the latest goodies from Shimano – including SilentDrive, a total redesign of all moving parts to eliminate noise and vibration.

FL has a slightly taller spool that allows for longer casts compared to the shorter Ci4 spools. The Ci4 is a lighter reel coming in at 6.7oz(2500 size), due to new lighter rotor, has Hagane gear, and X-ship.

Casting Performance (Long stroke spool). This proposition makes the STRADIC FL the ideal ‘all-round’ spinning reel. At the same time this reel is an ideal choice for saltwater inshore fishing. Because the versatile range with many sizes and gear ratio’s, there will be always a suitable Stradic for every angler.

Shimano Stradic FL

• HaganeBody – reduces flex.
• Hagane Gear – provides more reliability.
• Shimano X-Ship – provides superior durability.
• SA-RB – improved bearings for better performance.
• G-FreeBody – new technology to reduce fatigue.
• Cross Carbon Drag – drag material provides the smooth drag performance.

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Overall, Toadfish makes a great rod. It has nice guides and a quality blank. The rod has lots of power for bigger fish, but is also light enough that I can throw light lures. They also have a great hook keeper, which keeps your hook out of the way.

Best Inshore Spinning Rods

1. St Croix Mojo Inshore. The St Croix Mojo Inshore is the best inshore spinning rod for the money hands down.
2. Daiwa Coastal Salt Pro.
3. G.
4. St Croix Avid Inshore.
5. Hurricane Redbone Inshore Spinning Rod.

The Toadfish rods are constructed with high quality Kigan 3d stainless steel guides. They are comparable to Fuji guides and have performed flawlessly over the last year or so.

Spinning rods are perhaps the most popular type of fishing rod, especially among beginners. They’re beginner-friendly, allow long casts with light lures, and can be quite affordable. Its reel is open-faced with a cover (bail) that can be flipped up and down.

Here are the 10 best fishing rods and reels to buy before heading out to fish.

• Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2 1-Piece Fishing Rod and Spinning Reel Combo, 7 Feet.
• Shimano Solara Fishing Rod.
• Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod 6’6″
• Fenwick AETOS Fly Fishing Rod – 7ft 3wt.
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• Shimano Stradic CI4 2500FB HG Freshwater Spinning Reel.