Originally Posted by
.:::stotty:::.
I have had both reels, and now i have the stradic.
The teirra was good for a while, but after use it became a little less refined.
The stradic has been used a lot harder and its as smooth ast eh day bought.
I have the 1000 size and it has handed trevelly to 55cm, a few big flattys, a few queenie, and all the bream ect.
On the topic of totally wash proof, no no. Even if you tighten the drag up heaps, water still gets into ANY reel! Use a chuks with warm water and wash of gear, then take the spool of and clean the water that gets inside (yes, water can even get inside when using chuks) and re-grease drag ect.
IMO if want a reel that can last buy a stradic