Shimano Stradic FL Ambidextrous Front Brake Reel
Features
- + Gear ratio: 5.1:1
- + Metres/mm: 170/0.18
- + Recovery line: 64 cm
- + Weight: 185g
- + Ball bearings: 6+1
The Shimano Stradic FL is a precision-engineered spinning reel built for Great Lakes steelhead and trout anglers who demand reliable performance in demanding river conditions. Its 5.1:1 gear ratio and 64cm line recovery make it an excellent choice for float fishing, bottom bouncing, and light spinning presentations with light monofilament or braid. At just 185g with a robust aluminum frame and 6+1 bearings, it handles everything from drift fishing tributary streams to casting jigs off Lake Erie piers.
5 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Shimano Stradic FL Ambidextrous Front Brake Reel used for?
Shimano's reel is set up for spinners & spoons, float fishing, and bottom bouncing targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Almanac with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Shimano Stradic FL Ambidextrous Front Brake Reel work for?
This reel is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon, smallmouth. The Steelhead Almanac species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the Shimano Stradic FL Ambidextrous Front Brake Reel?
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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
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Key Specs
Specifications
- Hand Orientation
- Varies by Model
- Fishing Technique
- Spinning
- Other Special Features of the Product
- Lightweight
- Fishing Line Type
- Multistrand
- Fishing Reel Line Retrieve
- 64 Centimeters
- Material Type
- Aluminum
- Handle Material
- Aluminum
- Bearing Material Type
- Aluminum
- Item Weight
- 0.32 Kilograms
- Color
- Black Silver
- Brand Name
- SHIMANO
- Model Name
- ST1000HGFL-AMZ-M
- Manufacturer
- SHIMANO
- UPC
- 022255225809
- Included Components
- Shimano Reel Stradic FL 1000
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Warranty Description
- Contact Manufacturer
- Best Sellers Rank
- #353,580 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #1,064 in Fishing Reels
- ASIN
- B07ZDCLKTF
- Customer Reviews
- 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (126)...