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Thanks for your little lecture, but was this supposed to address my question about damaging my 2500 reel with a 5000 handle?

I came across the thread as I just purchased a Sustain FJ 2500. Beautiful reel. I have a Sahara 5000 power knob handle that I tried out with the Sustain, for whatever reasons, and after putting the Sustain handle back on it feels “off. A little “play” and it’s not spinning as long. Can putting a 5000 handle on a 2500 reel for just 2 minutes damage the entire reel, or are we talking about extended use? Fk. I just received the reel today. Haven’t even used it yet, it was perfect.

Thanks. Distance has been ok, not bombing stuff but casts well about 30 give or take yards. I’ve found this rod to be great for spin/fly fishing too. Casts 1/4 rooster tails with 4lb mono quite well, works well for bubble and fly. I like it. It’s growing on me. Basically a a more powerful ultra light/trout rod.

Hi, First post, this isn't a salt water forum specifically, but I searched here and read a little - mostly about the PR844S. Has anyone used all the sizes? I recently purchased the IMX PR842S ML/F and wondering if I should exchange it for a different size or not. I'm still trying some different size lures/lines etc, and mostly like the rod, but I'm maxing out casting 3/8's lures at 25-30 yards. Not bad, but would be perfect to add about 10 yards or so for longer casts. The ML/F is pretty bendy. Wondering if the PR8400S ML Extra Fast might be preferable, or the PR844S M/F? The 844 seems to be the most popular. If you've used them what is a typical casting distance? I'm using 8 lbs mono and 20 lbs braid with Stradic. Thank you