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Reviewed - The Fox Stratos FS 10000 Reel By Graham Marsden
The Fox Stratos FS 10000 Reel
The Fox Stratos FS 10000 Free Spool Reel - First Look Review
Fox Free Spool
Dynamic Balance Profile
Twist Free Roller
Mesh-Tech Gearing System
Anti-Backlash System
Spool Reducer
Sure-Grip Soft Touch Fittings
Micro Line Lay Adjustment
Hex Spool Drive
Slipper Stealth Clutch
Supa-Slow Gear Cycle
Magnetik Lube System
Range Casting Clip
Spare Spool
£129.99, Introductory offer at £99.99
Another view of the Fox Stratos FS 10000 Reel
Line capacity without reducer
- 0.3mm dia. - 10lb - 548m
- 0.34mm - 12lb - 395m
- 0.39m - 15lb - 304m
Line capacity with reducer
- 0.3mm - 10lb - 395m
- 0.34mm - 12lb - 304m
- 0.39m - 15lb - 243m
Gear ratio - 4.75:1
Weight - 625g (1lb 6oz) Ball bearings - 16 Roller bearing - 1
Weight with line reducer and 243m of 15lb line is 1lb 7½oz
Fox Say
THE STRATOS IS the culmination of an intensive three year R & D project with substantial investment. Fox believes the Stratos is the first reel designed specifically for carp fishing.
For years carp anglers have been looking for a long cast reel with a small compact body. The spool of the Stratos is precisely machined and measures almost 60mm in diameter and 30mm in length. In addition, the body is smaller than almost any other reel in its class. To achieve this the internal gearing had to be designed completely from scratch. Stratos uses a Mesh-Tech gear train which has been critically balanced to achieve the ultimate degree in gear meshing resulting in a smoother, more powerful, play-free mechanism.
The free-spool lever is disengaged when lying next to the base of the seat stem and out of harm's way
If you want to cast the distance, line lay is critical. Stratos has a Supa-Slow Gear Cycle and an incredible 22 rotations of the bale arm are performed per linear oscillation of the spool. In tests this proved to be over 300% slower than some other reels. But what does this mean in practice? Each turn of the bale arm puts a 'coil' of line on the spool. The Stratos puts 22 coils of line on the spool (11 up and 11 down) on the retrieve creating incredibly consistent line lay which means incredible casting distances can be achieved.
The spool has quick release button, built in line clip and a micro adjustment front drag. The spool stays pre adjusted even when removed from the reel which is very useful when switching from one breaking strain of line to another.
Both spools are supplied with reducers that wrap around the spool which much reduces the line capacity and avoids the use of backing line.
The free-spool tension adjuster
The Stratos runs on 16 high quality stainless steel ball bearings plus one roller bearing which gives silky smooth performance and makes the reel a pleasure to use.
The gearing mechanism has been fine tuned to give perfect meshing which undoubtedly aids power retrieve which is critical when fishing in heavy situations like snags or weeds. The free spool system operates with the lever pushed forward against the reel stem for casting, playing, etc. and is pulled backwards towards the angler to disengage.
This gives the advantage of not having a protruding lever whilst the reel is in a normal position.
Push button spool release and drag adjustment
The free spool system has an adjustment knob that has a positive click to give an audible indication when tensioning the system.
The reel is supplied in a cloth bag with a spare spool.
FISHINGmagic VERDICT
Let me make it clear that this is a first look review and hardly a short term test let alone a long term one, although I have used the reel a few times.
First impression straight out of the box is that it is heavy, almost 1½lbs. So it is not a reel that you want mounted on a rod that is going to be held for long periods. But considering that it is specifically designed for carp fishing it will spend the majority of its life on a rod-pod and the weight won't be a significant factor.
Second impression is amazement at the number of turns of the double handle you have to make for the spool to oscillate its full length. This is an obvious advantage for anyone who wants to cast long distances as line 'dig-in' is so much reduced and the flow much more efficient.
The front drag can be finely adjusted and works well, and the free-spool mechanism feels good too and has its own fine adjustment facility, allowing the spool to spin freely or tightened right up to whatever the drag setting is.
The bale-arm opens easily but locks firmly, which is important when striving for distance. It also closes easily with a turn of the reel handle or manually.
Even with this extreme magnification line lay looks excellent
The bale-arm roller spins freely as line rides over it and I haven't noted any more line coiling than with any other reel that boasts an anti-twist roller.
The anti-reverse mechanism lies underneath the reel and is easy to access and operate.
I'm a fan of double handles so that went down well with me.
But most of all I'm impressed with the line lay. I've never seen better on any reel. In fact I've never seen anything quite as good.
Faults? Apart from a slight squeak when turning the handle, even with the spool removed, it's too early to say. Time will tell. But my first impressions are very favourable; it certainly feels like a quality job. The reel compares well with other popular free-spool type reels and in many areas surpasses them.
The reel we've tested was kindly supplied by Poingdestre's Angling Centre where the reel can be purchased at the introductory price of £99.99.
SCORE: 9 from 10
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Вкратце - как говорит автор обзора, впечатление от катушки положительное. Немного тяжеловата и что-то поскрипывает внутри, но укладывает леску превосходно и все остальные характеристики тоже отличные.
Даже не знаю как помягче выразить. Что в лоб, что по-лбу. Имею ввиду SHIMANO AERO GTE, токма разнесли фрикционы. Могли бы и не изобретать велосипед. Или подвернулась халявное производство, или уже не знают чем заполнить линейку товара. Разочарован.
