This system also allows the line to flow off of the spool in smaller loops during the cast, which helps to cut back on friction. The Stradic CI4 STCI44000F is forged with the Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement design. This design consists of a cold forged aluminum drive gear and a hardened brass pinion gear, which helps this reel to retain its out-of-the-box smoothness. The Dyna-Balance feature of this reel eliminates wobble during the retrieve by counter balancing the rotor to enhance sensitivity and smoothness. This model differs from the closely related STCI43000F model in that it has thirty-seven inches of line retrieve per drag (instead of just thirty-five), has a higher line capacity (8/240, 10/200, 12/160 as opposed to 6/230, 8/170, 10/140) and power pro line capacity (15/265, 30/175, 50/145 as opposed to 10/235, 20/145, 40/110), has twenty pounds of maximum drag (as opposed to only fifteen), has a lower gear ratio (5.8 as opposed to 6), and weighs more (9.3oz. as opposed to 7.2oz.). The Shimano Stradic CI4 STCI44000F spinning reel is created with Shimano's S Concept, which emphasizes smooth, silent operation, as well as a durable construction.
