Dadof10

You guys are right. It is the BG1500 and BG2000. I've been looking at too many reels. I think the fish will be under 2 pounds from what I've seen. I don't want UL. Based on what y'all have said here, the two reels are pretty much the same except for the line capacity which is determined by the spool size. Sounds like the BG1500 would work on a ML/Fast rod. I was leaning to the BG2000 but maybe the BG1500 now. Sounds like a good idea to pick up extra spools. Thanks for the feedback so far. Steve

I recently picked up a Diawa BG 2500 for my general bass fishing rig. I primarily fish small ponds as I have no boat. I matched it to a 7 foot medium/fast Diawa rod with 14 lbs. Berkley FireLine. Now to the subject of this post. I have a small creek that runs through my property in central Missouri. I want a smaller outfit to use for creek fishing. I feel the BG 2500 on a 7 foot rod is a little big for small creeks. I would like to expand my creek fishing for some of the excellent opportunities we have in Missouri. I want a reel to pair to a medium light, 6 foot-ish rod using 10 lbs braid and maybe 8 lbs fluorocarbon leader. I've looked at the BG 1000 and 1500. They are in the price range and specs that I want. My question is what the difference is between the two? They have the same drag spec. It appears the 1000 is smaller as it holds a little less line than the 1500. I want a medium-light reel and it appears the 1000 is classified as UL. Anyone have experience with either the BG 1000 or 1500? Any other recommendations for this type of fishing? Thanks, Steve

How many of you use high-viz braid? I have some green on a baitcaster and have a hard time seeing it in the water. I have a new spinning reel I'm going to put braid on and was considering going to High-Viz braid unless the collective here says this would be a problem. Steve

Thanks. To be honest, I have been reading on this topic and this is pretty much the conclusion I have reached. Appreciate the feedback.

What pound/size braid and flouro leader do you use with this combo?

You have one lure and rod/reel/line combination to take to a pond. What are you taking and why?

I've never heard this. Thanks.