CI4 v. Sol 2025
coolhandlala reply :
I need a new spinning reel and have sol casters and have heard great things about the spinning reels, but the new ci4 looks sweet, can anyone give me an opinion on either? If you have any other suggestions that would be helpful as well. Thanks
-nick- reply :
I'd like to see a comparison if possible as well. The sol would look awesome on this dx702sf.
roadwarrior reply :
I posted this a day or two ago when -nick- was running a thread looking for suggestions:
Everyone I know that has purchased the new
Stradic 2500CI4 is impressed. My initial reaction
is that the reel seems comparable to the Stella
2500FD at about 1/3 the cost!
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast09shimanoreels.html
8-)
DaveT63 reply :
I can't talk to the Sol, but I absolutely love my 2500 CI4. Married up to a St. Croix Avid, the whole thing weighs less that some reels I've owned. I feel like I can fish this all day without getting worn out.
0119 reply :
I love my 2500 CI4. I hardly pick up another reel since I got it. It is fluid smooth compared to Daiwas Tierra and Coastal series'.
TrippyJai reply :
QuoteI love my 2500 CI4. I hardly pick up another reel since I got it. It is fluid smooth compared to Daiwas Tierra and Coastal series'.
Are you serious? I had my eyes set on the Tierra after playing with it at BPS. That reel for $140 CAD was smoother than anything else that had there. I didn't get a chance to try the CI4, but now I'm interested how this reels feels like.
grimlin reply :
When it comes to spinning reels...Daiwa gets my vote....Sorry Shimano!
I've been using my Tierra for 2 years...Trust me,it's still as smooth the day i got it.
I've got the tierra and now a fuego......The sol is next for me. ;D
Thai reply :
cI4 for pure sex appeal!
It's performace is just a plus! If i get a spinning reel it will be that one
Choke Canyon Boy reply :
QuoteI posted this a day or two ago when -nick- was running a thread looking for suggestions:Everyone I know that has purchased the new
Stradic 2500CI4 is impressed. My initial reaction
is that the reel seems comparable to the Stella
2500FD at about 1/3 the cost!
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast09shimanoreels.html
8-)
This is a little irresponsible IMHO. There is no comparison between a carbon stradic and one of the finest reels ever made. The stella is a far superior reel in every way and the new stradic's are nice just not even close to the same ballpark. However for 200 or less this might be the best reel you can purchase. Daiwa advantage is another nice reel in that range as well........
0119 reply :
Your right its not fair......to compare brand new first year run technology with a reel not only out for a few years but on the cusp of being replaced. Both Sols won a years reprieve but are due to be replaced by the next. That being said it'll only be a year or so before parts arent available. Daiwa and Shimano are both notorious for that, my Curado D's are one series back and no parts are available.
LAO162 reply :
QuoteI love my 2500 CI4. I hardly pick up another reel since I got it. It is fluid smooth compared to Daiwas Tierra and Coastal series'.
How does the casting & line management of CI4 compare to the Daiwas?
Even though my Stradic FH is super smooth, I always pick my Exceler or Tierra over it because they give me the extra distance to reach a specific piece of cover that is a few yards out of reach when using the FH.
If the CI4 compares in that aspect I might go back to Shimano spinning reels 
I think yours is on of the only comments here that references the Coastal. Cheers!
-nick- reply :
QuoteQuoteI posted this a day or two ago when -nick- was running a thread looking for suggestions:Everyone I know that has purchased the new
Stradic 2500CI4 is impressed. My initial reaction
is that the reel seems comparable to the Stella
2500FD at about 1/3 the cost!
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast09shimanoreels.html
8-)
This is a little irresponsible IMHO. There is no comparison between a carbon stradic and one of the finest reels ever made. The stella is a far superior reel in every way and the new stradic's are nice just not even close to the same ballpark. However for 200 or less this might be the best reel you can purchase. Daiwa advantage is another nice reel in that range as well........
What makes the Stella so incomparable? I'm curious.
Grey Wolf reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteI posted this a day or two ago when -nick- was running a thread looking for suggestions:Everyone I know that has purchased the new
Stradic 2500CI4 is impressed. My initial reaction
is that the reel seems comparable to the Stella
2500FD at about 1/3 the cost!
http://www.tackletour.com/reviewicast09shimanoreels.html
8-)
This is a little irresponsible IMHO. There is no comparison between a carbon stradic and one of the finest reels ever made. The stella is a far superior reel in every way and the new stradic's are nice just not even close to the same ballpark. However for 200 or less this might be the best reel you can purchase. Daiwa advantage is another nice reel in that range as well........
What makes the Stella so incomparable? I'm curious.
Buy one , fish it ,then you'll understand.
0119 reply :
The Coastal is the same as a Tierra but with a CRBB. Honestly the CI4 does cast farther than any spinning reel I've ever had. But with light braid any spinning reel casts farther than most people can throw accurately anyway.
LAO162 reply :
Thanks, good to know about the Coastal.
Next time I'm looking at spinning reels, I'll have to keep the Stradic CI4 in mind. A CI4 / Cumara combo sounds pretty sweet
Of course, I'd also be fine with a Sol on a Fuego rod 
roadwarrior reply :
The comparison of the CI4 to the Stella was
in terms of feel and initial performance. Many
features that previously were only available on
the Stella have been incorporated into the new
Stradic.
Rest assured I will not be replacing my Stellas
anytime soon, but the CI4 seems like a great
reel. Shimano continues to build on the solid
reputation of the Stradic line. This would be my
recommendation for spinning reel under $200.
8-)
Bronzefly reply :
I'm also in the camp that a Ci4 doesn't hold a candle to a Stella FD. Nor should it to be fair. I think the Ci4 is a fantastic reel at its price point, but I've fished both models and there is no way the Ci4 even comes close in my hands.
The Sol is a solid performer as well. I like the look and lighter frame of the Ci4, but the Sol feels a bit smoother to me.
coolhandlala reply :
I think I might have to go with the sol on my legend tournament, the ci4 would look hideous on that rod, but I could get both and put the ci4 on my sr782, that would be one super light combo. I know it is probably a toss up when it comes to performance and they are both about the same price, but if you spend $200+ on a reel it better look good on the rod you put it on.
repper reply :
a Fuego would look real nice on that Legend rod. i've got a baitcaster version of that combo and it looks awesome.
0119 reply :
The old Fuego, all red, was a beautiful reel. The Sol? Orande body/frame and a grey rotor? Yuck. Still why get a reel that is ordained to be cancelled after the end of this model year.
coolhandlala reply :
Just b/c the reel is being phased out doesn't mean it has no value anymore, the 50mg is still one of the greatest reels ever made and they are no longer in production.
A red fuego on a legend tournament? The LT is blue with yellowish/orandish accents, a Sol would look like it was made for it.
0119 reply :
True it still has value, but why buy it new knowing availability of parts is minimal. Especially if a newly introduced model at the same $ will have parts available for more years ahead.
-nick- reply :
QuoteTrue it still has value, but why buy it new knowing availability of parts is minimal. Especially if a newly introduced model at the same $ will have parts available for more years ahead.
I don't see a problem with it, but if I were to get one I would wait until they are on clearance. Why get one now for 200 when they're about to be quite a bit less within this next year?
coolhandlala reply :
QuoteQuoteTrue it still has value, but why buy it new knowing availability of parts is minimal. Especially if a newly introduced model at the same $ will have parts available for more years ahead.I don't see a problem with it, but if I were to get one I would wait until they are on clearance. Why get one now for 200 when they're about to be quite a bit less within this next year?
my thoughts exactly, I think I will go with the ci4 now and get the sol when they clearance. Especially since I found a ci4 on ebay for $175 shipped and all the sols I have found have been close to $200
b.Lee reply :
I'd have to say CI4 as well
LVT Bassin reply :
CI4! Can't wait to get mine around mid February!
NewKidInTown reply :
QuoteI need a new spinning reel and have sol casters and have heard great things about the spinning reels, but the new ci4 looks sweet, can anyone give me an opinion on either? If you have any other suggestions that would be helpful as well. Thanks
Daiwa has always been at the top of the heap when it comes to spinning reels. Line management has always been superior to Shimano. Don't take this the wrong way, Shimano makes very good stuff,but Daiwa is ahead on spinning reel technology. Also,the Ci4 is not an aluminum frame reel. So most likely,it will not feel as smooth as a Sol,which is an aluminum frame reel. It's like a brass geared reel VS an aluminum geared one,the brass will always be smoother.
spruce reply :
cabelas in Dundee has the SOL spinning reels for 149.00
grimlin reply :
Quotecabelas in Dundee has the SOL spinning reels for 149.00
Seriously?
I may have to take a ride down there next weekend..... ;D
roadwarrior reply :
QuoteQuoteI need a new spinning reel and have sol casters and have heard great things about the spinning reels, but the new ci4 looks sweet, can anyone give me an opinion on either? If you have any other suggestions that would be helpful as well. ThanksDaiwa has always been at the top of the heap when it comes to spinning reels. Line management has always been superior to Shimano. Don't take this the wrong way, Shimano makes very good stuff,but Daiwa is ahead on spinning reel technology. Also,the Ci4 is not an aluminum frame reel. So most likely,it will not feel as smooth as a Sol,which is an aluminum frame reel. It's like a brass geared reel VS an aluminum geared one,the brass will always be smoother.
Everyone has a favorite brand and they are
certainly entitled to their opinion. However,
the Shimano guys don't think Diawa is "on
top of the heap".
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coolhandlala reply :
Quotecabelas in Dundee has the SOL spinning reels for 149.00
Called them this afternoon and bought 2 and they are shipping them to me
thanks for the heads up
NewKidInTown reply :
QuoteQuoteQuoteI need a new spinning reel and have sol casters and have heard great things about the spinning reels, but the new ci4 looks sweet, can anyone give me an opinion on either? If you have any other suggestions that would be helpful as well. ThanksDaiwa has always been at the top of the heap when it comes to spinning reels. Line management has always been superior to Shimano. Don't take this the wrong way, Shimano makes very good stuff,but Daiwa is ahead on spinning reel technology. Also,the Ci4 is not an aluminum frame reel. So most likely,it will not feel as smooth as a Sol,which is an aluminum frame reel. It's like a brass geared reel VS an aluminum geared one,the brass will always be smoother.
Everyone has a favorite brand and they are
certainly entitled to their opinion. However,
the Shimano guys don't think Diawa is "on
top of the heap".
:
Shimano guys are of course entitled to love their Shimanos. I like Shimanos,,but Daiwa is still ahead of Shimano when it comes to Spinning Reels.
the crab reply :
I haven't fished a sol but I love my ci4 paired up with a powell 703. I find myself retying more often when before I would pick up another combo, I just can't put it down.
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