Quote Originally Posted by Johnny K View Post
I had the 1000 model but had to take it back. I was using Power Pro 4 lb braided and the line would not seat in the guide all of the way. When I set the hook, the bail would flip open.

Other than that is was very smooth and I liked the 6.0 speed.

Anyone else have this problem?
Have not used the new one yet, but own last years model 1000 and love it. i use 6lb mono and have had no problems like you are describing. Is the power pro 4lb equivilent? or is it actually 4lb braid. if it is than i would say that the line diameter is smaller than the reel is rated for and that may be the problem. if it is a higher lb test with a 4lb diamater than everything should have been fine.
The new stradics that just came have a new redesigned bail trip and a few other newer features on the bail, and that might be the problem as well. sorry to hear that it didn't preform the way im sure you were hoping for it to. what did the guys at the shop say when you returned it and explained the problem?