Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 27, 2014 Super User Posted June 27, 2014 My dad was in the fish business for 30 years in Detroit, I worked in the back as kid cleaning fish and cooking shrimp. The best selling fish is generally based on the clientele of the particular market, ours was walleye which was referred to as pickerel coming out of Canada. If I remember it correctly most was caught out of Lake Erie. Our #2 popular fish was Lake Superior whitefish. Both the pickerel and whitefish are excellent tasting fish, sorry to say not available in Florida. As delicious as perch are, it was not a big seller with us. We had no market for catfish, but stores with different demographics did sell it, personally I don't much care for it. The worst tasting fish I ever had was finnan haddie, I still have that fowl taste in my mouth from 60 years ago. My favorite is smoked sable. Eat what you like, it's your taste buds. Quote
John G Posted July 5, 2014 Author Posted July 5, 2014 Would you guys rather have a Stradic 1000FJ or a Shimano JDM Biomaster 1000? Quote
Capt.Bob Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 I prefer the higher speed on this small a reel with the Stradic, the Biomaster is Slower, plus the warranty on the Biomaster is not recognized by Shimano America, the Stradic is, if it was ever needed?? Quote
jignfule Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 I use 1000 for trout. You're good X2 great for UL Quote
Kevin22 Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 Would you guys rather have a Stradic 1000FJ or a Shimano JDM Biomaster 1000? On an UL for panfish? Neither really. You don't need anything higher than a sedona. Bass is a totally different story, but not for panfish. Quote
bass1980 Posted July 5, 2014 Posted July 5, 2014 I don't want to hijack the thread, but I don't want to make another 1000 size Shimano reel thread either. Seeing that the answer has been answered by many and the thread has seemed to change course. So if the OP doesn't mind I'm going to ask a question. Would a 1000 size stradic be ok for drop shotting for 3-4 pound bass? I think I'm going to use 20lb braid with a 15lb flouro leader. Would the power/torque be sufficient vs a 2500 fishing for these bass? I will delete per OP's request. Thanks. Quote
John G Posted July 5, 2014 Author Posted July 5, 2014 I don't want to hijack the thread, but I don't want to make another 1000 size Shimano reel thread either. Seeing that the answer has been answered by many and the thread has seemed to change course. So if the OP doesn't mind I'm going to ask a question. Would a 1000 size stradic be ok for drop shotting for 3-4 pound bass? I think I'm going to use 20lb braid with a 15lb flouro leader. Would the power/torque be sufficient vs a 2500 fishing for these bass? I will delete per OP's request. Thanks. Your post is fine with me. Knowledge is king as they say! Quote
Super User Raul Posted July 5, 2014 Super User Posted July 5, 2014 In my opinion, for bass fishing a 1000 size reel for a UL rod is too small, 2000-2500 size is what I like, bigger reel, bigger drag washers, bigger spool and wider loops in my line. If the rod were to be used for panfishing a 1000 size reel is ok. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted July 5, 2014 Super User Posted July 5, 2014 I don't want to hijack the thread, but I don't want to make another 1000 size Shimano reel thread either. Seeing that the answer has been answered by many and the thread has seemed to change course. So if the OP doesn't mind I'm going to ask a question. Would a 1000 size stradic be ok for drop shotting for 3-4 pound bass? I think I'm going to use 20lb braid with a 15lb flouro leader. Would the power/torque be sufficient vs a 2500 fishing for these bass? I will delete per OP's request. Thanks. I use 1000 size reels for everything. I can't comment on 20# braid (I can't imagine it being an issue) but I do use straight 6 and 7# fluoro for most applications. I don't pick up a spinning rod/reel and expect to over power a fish. I use the drag and rod to do all the work whether it be from a 5# largemouth, 5# smallmouth, 8# walleye, or a 30# carp, I'ver never had an issue getting a fish to the boat. Just takes time. For sheer casting distance, the 2500 will win due to the larger spool but again, i don't use a spinning rod to bomb lures a quarter mile. I can cast a DS,shaky head/flike shake and 3" senko further than I need to. The only drawback I've found /w 1000 vs 2500 is line capacity. The spools are smaller and obviously hold less line. I don't have any line management issues either. All my spinning reels are 1000 stradics FI/FJ. 2 Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted July 5, 2014 Super User Posted July 5, 2014 ........................ Would a 1000 size stradic be ok for drop shotting for 3-4 pound bass? I think I'm going to use 20lb braid with a 15lb flouro leader. Would the power/torque be sufficient vs a 2500 fishing for these bass? Don't see why not. I fish a number of different sizes of spinning reels...but the size I use the most is a "25" size Pflueger Supreme - basically equivalent to a 1000 size Shimano. Just as you were planning to do, I've used mostly 15lb and 20lb braid with 10 to 15lb leaders on this reel. As of today, that reel has brought in 2,595 fish - almost all bass. Power/torque? Not a problem for bass. As iabass8 just mentioned, you don't winch fish in with this type of tackle - but if that's what you want to use - it gets the job done. Here's a 4 pounder that matches your target weight range: Here's a 7.4lb LMB reeled in by that 25 size Pflueger last week: Works for me... 3 Quote
bass1980 Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 7lbs.....that would be a catch of a lifetime here in my waters. Thanks OP and everyone for their recommendation. I think I'll still get the 2500 so I can double duty for smallies in the fall but if I find a 1000 for a good price then I won't hesitate. I just want a super light Stradic Ci4+ for drop shotting. Quote
Kevin22 Posted July 6, 2014 Posted July 6, 2014 I use a 1000 series shimano for drop shot. If you plan to use mono/fluoro over 6# (.009") then I would up it to the 2500. Quote
John G Posted September 22, 2014 Author Posted September 22, 2014 I went with the Shimano Rareneium CI4+ 1000S. I feel like a kid on Christmas Day. This is by far the nicest spinning reel that I have ever bought. I have a couple of questions though. 1. What are the washers for? 2. I assume that Shimano is telling me not to put line on the reel while the spool of line is laying flat on a table? I just watched bassresource's video on Youtube the other day on putting line on a spinning reel and he had the spool laying flat on the table. 1 Quote
thehooligan Posted September 22, 2014 Posted September 22, 2014 I went with the Shimano Rareneium CI4+ 1000S. I feel like a kid on Christmas Day. This is by far the nicest spinning reel that I have ever bought. I have a couple of questions though. 1. What are the washers for? 2. I assume that Shimano is telling me not to put line on the reel while the spool of line is laying flat on a table? Nice reel john !! That reel is on my list, might get a jdm shimano over the winter... 1. They are spacers you put under the spool. Ive had ci4's come perfect out of the box, also had a sustain that needed one or two to balance out the line placement on the spool. 2. You can spool your reel either way in the picture, just make sure the line is coming off the spool in the right direction if you decide to lay it on the floor. 1 Quote
John G Posted September 22, 2014 Author Posted September 22, 2014 Nice reel john !! That reel is on my list, might get a jdm shimano over the winter... 1. They are spacers you put under the spool. Ive had ci4's come perfect out of the box, also had a sustain that needed one or two to balance out the line placement on the spool. 2. You can spool your reel either way in the picture, just make sure the line is coming off the spool in the right direction if you decide to lay it on the floor. Thank you! Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted September 22, 2014 Super User Posted September 22, 2014 Wow - you be stylin' now... 1 Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted September 23, 2014 Super User Posted September 23, 2014 Shimano says for hard line like fluorocarbon/mono to have the line lay more towards the top of the spool and taper down. This minimizes backlash they say. Quote
Super User tcbass Posted September 23, 2014 Super User Posted September 23, 2014 Perfect, I ilke this size because any smaller I start fighting line management with the super light fine lines used. This size also balances my UL 5' and 6' Avids excellent also, plus this is the smallest Stradic available,,,,and I don't know how to beat the Stradic for UL spinning?? The other problem I have for my size hand the less expensive 750 size reels (as the Stradic and Sustain 1000 size is the smallest they offer) and smaller hit my knuckles on the hand I hold the rod with as the bail revolves,,, JME No better eating! Nice catch. Quote
Capt.Bob Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Very nice choice, I'd say that would be very hard to beat as the PERFECT ULTRA LIGHT!!! Enjoy!!! 1 Quote
thehooligan Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Bob, send some perch fillets up my way !! Quote
Capt.Bob Posted September 24, 2014 Posted September 24, 2014 Bob, send some perch fillets up my way !! Get some free time come on down!! We'll go get em,,,,,if they'll cooperate! 1 Quote
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