BocaGrande

okay so, ive made a few posts the past 2 weeks about spinning rods and reels. eventually i bring up the topic of "choking points" and it never seems to really get elaborated on.. so here it is... Am I the only one who checks for the choking point on their spinning rods before buying? a little insight on this subject matter... the choking point on a spinning rod is measured with your reel mounted to the rod with the spool fully removed. you then align the spool axle with a straight edge (i.e. a door, counter, table, work bench etc). with the naked eye, line up the spool axle with that straight edge as best you can. at that point, your rod will eventually intersect that line, and will cross over, or hang off that edge. wherever your rod intersects the straight edge is the choking point of that rod and reel combo. the more straight the rod is to the edge, the better that reel will work on that rod. anyways, the reason for this post is not just to see who else checks this, but to see if anyone has suggestions for good,great and perfect rod/reel combos. i went ahead and bought a daiwa lexa 7'3 spinning rod and cant find a reel that works well with it. (im sure the lexa line of reels are the right match but my pockets currently have some holes) i have a shimano sahara 2500 and new daiwa revros 2500. i dont need a bigger reel because i dont need all that line capacity. and id like to keep it all light weight. but if a 3000 series reel will fix my problem then so be it! i am open and interested in hearing about your combos and how well they work together, especially regarding the choke point. i used to have a 7ft abu garcia vengeance spinning rod, with a penn fierce 3000 reel. quite heavy, but the alignment was terrific, the choking point was nice and high up on the rod, but ive moved on to lighter and better things now! so please, pardon my obnoxious, continuous phrase use, and lets hear it guys!

i do prefer medium to smaller sized reels, for bass. 3500 in some brands would be the highest id go, otherwise im a 2500 3000 kinda guy. i dont need a whole lot of line capacity. i put backing on all my spools. i mostly fish from the banks, and dont have any large, deep bodies of water near me. even so, i dont get to go out much as it is. im looking for a reel that ties together good with my daiwa lexa 7'3 mh spinning rod. i always check the choking point on the rod, using the spool axle. sad to say, i traded an unused rod i had for this brand new daiwa revros reel, and no go. not a good setup with my lexa rod. :/

Open says me!

Well I have the sahara 2500 and I like it so far. The revros seems pretty good. Im looking at one in the 2500 size also. I also have a pflueger president but the 6920 size, very small I use it for pan fish. I like the president but am looking for a reel to pair with my 7'3 daiwa lexa spinning rod. MH Xtra fast.

The daiwa revros spinning reel is about $50 with 7 bearings and seems pretty good. It's a bit heavy in weight, 9.3oz. Anyone use them on the water before? Trying to weigh my options. Thanks!

NO lol I barely get out these days

i never heard a bad thing said about the h2o brand. when i first got into baitcasting i was tempted to but the h2o xpress mettle baitcast reel, 60 bucks i think. now seeing this spinnig reel at 7.4oz for the 30 size is tempting..

i have both! lol the sahara 2500 and the prezzy 6920 was/am looking for a 2500 or 3000 sized reel for my rew rod i got. trying to stay under $80 so ive been searching AAAALLLLL over the place for anything in my price range.. then i read reviews and of course.. ask questions!

Shimano citica 201G5 is low gear ratio. I have problems finding 7:1 in left in my price range

Yes pics please

I palm the reel for balance and comfort also. It's just a natural, habit kinda thing. But also I feel I have more power and control over the rod also.

Bergen county here

That's what I was thinking too, but at the same time couldn't they get in trouble for advertising a false material?

Well I have a sahara and I love it. But also in that price range now is the Abu garcia orra sx reel, I've been trying to get my hands on that in a trade..

i will forever use this knowledge throughout my life passing this on to others

trick question! JGBassin is correct! its 21' due to that little extra effort for the algebra he provided lol

lol no not yet! i will soon though. tomorrow i will spool up my reel again with the 8lb copolymer, and put the reel on this rod. ill probably upload to youtube and then post the link

i saw this ree on GM and the specs seem pretty sweet. carbon fiber and 9+1 bearings. anyone have opinions on these? i know stores have reels made that are the exact same as name brands but better price. is this the case here? http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?pdesc=Gander-Mountain-Elite-Series-Spinning-Reel-GMEX10-S&i=772664

Just got a daiwa lexa spinning rod 7'3ft medium heavy extra fast Minima zirconia guides The rod is light as a feather and was wondering what it could be best used for? I originally got it for drop shots with heavier weights and lures.. but what are some other options for this bad boy?

I can but is going to take me a while. I'm on vacation and my spinning outfits are home :/

I can bit is going to take me a while. I'm on vacation and my spinning outfits are home :/

My reel is properly set up no worries. My go to line is 8lb silverline copolymer, but NOW I'm just using my backing because I'm tired of respooling. It's 10lb trilene as my backing, but I tried that line out too.. still slappin

im pretty sure i spooled my reel correctly.. the only thing i can think of now is maybe OVER spooling or UNDER spooling.. too much or too little line.. but perhaps it could be the "Choking Point" on the rod? I read that to measure where the choking point on the rod is, you have to take the spool off and line up the reel stem or axle with a straight line (door, floorboards, table edge etc.) and wherever the rod/guides intersect on that line is the "choking point".. and with this reel its at the first guide.......

1 reel, multiple rods. 1 shimano sahara 2500 reel with different lines on different rods. and yes, i know this is getting confusing lol

I haven't tried the new rods on the water yet, but there is plenty of tension during the retrieve in my yard. I see and hear the line slapping the blank between the bail on the reel and the first guide, pretty much center between the 2. The line contacts the blank during a quick retrieve, not Nascar fast, but a steady quick reteieve. Obviously if I retrieve slowly the line won't hit.