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I have 3 stradics with binding problems. What to do .....

Has to be some reel repair places that can fix them. Seems a shame to toss them, outside of the binding issue, they are a great reel.

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Has to be some reel repair places that can fix them. Seems a shame to toss them, outside of the binding issue, they are a great reel.

Once one begins to bind, it will keep binding. Supposedly changing out one particular bushing will fix the problem, but reports are that doesn't always work, either. It's worth a try, I suppose, if you already own one (or three), but if Shimano can't come up with a permanent fix (or even acknowledge the problem), it surely isn't smart to buy a new one.
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I have learned to build rods where you can use a real reel - a bait casting reel - all the way down to 1/8 ounce. If I ever go back to crappie fishing, I might try to use the Stradic I kept from the old days.

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I have learned to build rods where you can use a real reel - a bait casting reel - all the way down to 1/8 ounce. If I ever go back to crappie fishing, I might try to use the Stradic I kept from the old days.

I didn't like the hammer I had so I learned to drive nails with my crescent wrench. It's doable if you try hard enough.

Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish

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I've got a ten year old daiwa not sure model but it has out lasted three rods and two other reels. I grease it once a year and I drop it once a trip. I also have a bass pro micro spin that's been great. Its about 7 years old and still good. I'd stay away from Shakespeare though. I have issues with the line guide wearing a fine track. If you hook a big fish it breaks the line. It's happened several time a since I am cheap and go to Wal-Mart to much.

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Find ya one of these...

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This one took 42 years of river punishment and still looks and operates as good as new.

I have three I would unload, but Wrench is right, the vintage stuff is fantastic.

Andy

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