The Shimano Stradic CI4 ($239) is probably the coolest spinning reel you can find. It features super lightweight construction thanks to its carbon fiber bits. That’s right, carbon fiber in a fishing reel. The frame and side plates use carbon fiber materials to keep the weight down and improve durability. This is the reel for the finesse and lightweight style fisherman. The Stradic CI4 sits near the top of their freshwater reels line.
