Seems everyone is going back the 2500 size. what is the reasoning behind this?
Seems everyone is going back the 2500 size. what is the reasoning behind this?
Not only that, the Pros are using those sissy spinning reels almost all the time. What's the world coming to? (*sigh*).
I will never go back to anything smaller than 3000 size
I don’t like anything smaller than a 3000 for bass. Helps balance the longer, heavier rods and I like the line management more with the bigger reels.
I’ll use a 2500 for trout and 500 for ice.
use what you like, don’t let the fads lead you into something that you’re not a fan of
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Not necessarily true...additionally, there is no difference in Shimano 2500/3000 spool diameters aside line capacity.
Also, there is a drastic difference between current Daiwa LT spool diameters vs Real Four spinners.
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Its called adapt or get left behind. We've made a lot of money using spinning gear since the 90's (in a region where it was laughed at). Personally, I wish it hadn't caught on so much.Originally Posted by billnorman1
I've tried and experimented with different sizes and settled on 2500. Its called "finesse" for a reason. I'm sure preferences will be different for different people.
Bc rods are designed with a certain arbor diameter in mind, and going larger actually chokes distance. Also, smooth drag performance at settings for finesse fishing has nothing to do with drag washer diameter. Hopefully people are starting to realize that putting a 4k reel on a 7'ML freshwater spinning rod makes little sense.
Without question 4000 size reels. Benefits are undeniable.
I knew this was coming! Perhaps rather than rehashing the 4K vs smaller spinning reel battle, someone will just post a link to the last lengthy debate on this subject between you two.
Personally, I do not like 4K sized spinning reels on standard sized bass fishing rods, even something like the Steez AGS 76MML. Depending on the reel specs (line capacity, gear ratio, etc.), I'll use a 3000 most often, 2500 in some cases. I use Daiwa spinning reels primarily, and prefer the T-Knob offered on most 3000 size Daiwa models over the I-Shape knob on most 2500's.
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Anything from 1500 Daiwa ABS spool generation, 2000 current gen Shimano Twin Power, to Real Four 2510 and current 2500 LT Daiwas.I knew this was coming! Perhaps rather than rehashing the 4K vs smaller spinning reel battle, someone will just post a link to the last lengthy debate on this subject between you two.
Personally, I do not like 4K sized spinning reels on standard sized bass fishing rods, even something like the Steez AGS 76MML. Depending on the reel specs (line capacity, gear ratio, etc.), I'll use a 3000 most often, 2500 in some cases. I use Daiwa spinning reels primarily, and prefer the T-Knob offered on most 3000 size Daiwa models over the I-Shape knob on most 2500's.
It all depends on the rod it's pairing up to and the line and tech.
I only know one guy who uses a 4000 sized reel for Bass
But he can't throw a BC and he using them for Jig Rods
I'm all 2500's with a few 1000's
I get the 3000's, It's a choice
For bass the largest weight I throw on a spinner is 3/8 oz total. I never spool it or come close. For my personal uses 1000-2500 is plenty. I have zero issues with line management running a thin braid to leader. Y’all can keep your over sized 4000 saltwater chit
I've always used either 2000 or 2500 size. Right now I have the Daiwa BG 2000's. IMO I don't see the advantage of a bigger reel. I don't need the capacity and I don't need to make long casts with my spinning gear. I use them for plastics 99% of the time. If I were in the south, west or anywhere else there were consistently big fish, it may be different.
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I use 3000's
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Either 3000 or 2500 size spinning reels for me.
I prefer the 3000 size for any technique that I want a longer cast.
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[QUOTE=Bronzefly;13430283]I knew this was coming! Perhaps rather than rehashing the 4K vs smaller spinning reel battle, someone will just post a link to the last lengthy debate on this subject between you two.
Personally, I do not like 4K sized spinning reels on standard sized bass fishing rods, even something like the Steez AGS 76MML. Depending on the reel specs (line capacity, gear ratio, etc.), I'll use a 3000 most often, 2500 in some cases. I use Daiwa spinning reels primarily, and prefer the T-Knob offered on most 3000 size Daiwa models over the I-Shape knob on most 2500's.[/QU
Sometime back I was reading posts about spinning reels and Bronzefly suggested to someone to get the MQ series reels from Daiwa. This recommendation was enough for me to try them. I know own 8 of the Daiwa MQ LT-2500-cxh reels and couldn't be happier. It seems like reel size is dependent on what technique you're doing and what feels good to you. The 2500 feels good to me and works very well for my techniques and my bodies of water.
The spool diameter and capacity are not nearly as significant if you use braid as your primary line with a leader. If you want to use mono or fluoro heavier than 10# test a larger spool manages the line better. Line capacity should not be a concern with either if the reel is filled properly because very few people are casting more than 50 yards.
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