WMBassThumb Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 I was wondering if the St. Croix Mojo Bass 6' 10" MLXF Dropshot rod would be a good pair with the Shimano Nasci and what size? 2500 vs 3000 1 Quote
Turkey sandwich Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 Welcome! I'm not super familiar with the Nasci, but I am a big fan of Shimano reels. For dropshotting, (and most bass applications, really) I wouldn't go larger than the 2500 size, especially if you plan on spooling braid (no memory, so very limited benefit from a larger spool). As for the Mojo, I've heard nothing but great things about the new generation. I use an Avid X ML dropshot rod on a fever similar blank and it's one of my favorite rods. It's actually a surprisingly versatile rod. 1 Quote
Super User burrows Posted December 5, 2016 Super User Posted December 5, 2016 I actually want to pair up this combo 2500 naci and a 6'8 mojo for wacky rigging and soft plastics. I think you should go with the 2500 the 3000 seems heavy for such a light rod in your case. 2 Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted December 5, 2016 Global Moderator Posted December 5, 2016 The 2500 is listed as holding 140 yards of 8lb test, that is a ton of line. If you're mainly using it for dropshot, I'd look at the 1000 size honestly. 3 Quote
Big-Bass Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 The 3000 NASCI would be my choice and I do own this reel. It is the same weight (8.8oz), size, etc. from the 2500 but the 3000 has the 6.0:1 gear ratio vs. the 2500 with 5.0:1. The 3000 hold about 40 or so more yards of line and has a "T" shaped handle which is quite comfortable. The 2500 has an equally as comfortable traditional paddle handle. I like the Mojo 610MLXF, but other good choices would be the 68MXF and 71MF. It's funny I asked this post a day or so ago about matching similar rods out and when I went in to Dick's Sporting Goods yesterday with my son, an employee who was friend's with my dad before he passed handed me a friends/family discount for 35% off. So I got a 6'9" Avid X MLXF for $130!!! 6 Quote
Super User NYWayfarer Posted December 5, 2016 Super User Posted December 5, 2016 2 hours ago, Big-Bass said: The 3000 NASCI would be my choice and I do own this reel. It is the same weight (8.8oz), size, etc. from the 2500 but the 3000 has the 6.0:1 gear ratio vs. the 2500 with 5.0:1. The 3000 hold about 40 or so more yards of line and has a "T" shaped handle which is quite comfortable. The 2500 has an equally as comfortable traditional paddle handle. I like the Mojo 610MLXF, but other good choices would be the 68MXF and 71MF. This is good food for thought. Before reading your post I would have said the 2500 for sure as I like to pair drop shot reels with Med. Light rods. I do like the higher gear ratio for the no additional weight of the 3000. Line wasn't an issue as both hold a decent amount of 8lb mono which is what I like to dropshot with. 1 Quote
WMBassThumb Posted December 5, 2016 Author Posted December 5, 2016 4 hours ago, Big-Bass said: The 3000 NASCI would be my choice and I do own this reel. It is the same weight (8.8oz), size, etc. from the 2500 but the 3000 has the 6.0:1 gear ratio vs. the 2500 with 5.0:1. The 3000 hold about 40 or so more yards of line and has a "T" shaped handle which is quite comfortable. The 2500 has an equally as comfortable traditional paddle handle. I like the Mojo 610MLXF, but other good choices would be the 68MXF and 71MF. It's funny I asked this post a day or so ago about matching similar rods out and when I went in to Dick's Sporting Goods yesterday with my son, an employee who was friend's with my dad before he passed handed me a friends/family discount for 35% off. So I got a 6'9" Avid X MLXF for $130!!! So do you think the 3000 Nasci would be a better fit with the 6' 8" MXF or 6' 10" MLXF Quote
DubyaDee Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 Keep in mind the better drag and casting distance that usually comes with larger size reels. With light line applications drag is key. I usually opt for 2500 or 3000 size spinning reels. Quote
Big-Bass Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 The NASCI 3000 would be a good fit with either of those two rods or even a 7'1" medium Mojo. Anywhere between 6'8" and 7'1" F or XF Medium or Medium Light and you're set! Quote
Super User burrows Posted December 5, 2016 Super User Posted December 5, 2016 4 hours ago, Big-Bass said: The 3000 NASCI would be my choice and I do own this reel. It is the same weight (8.8oz), size, etc. from the 2500 I do believe that the nasci 3000 size weighs 10 ounces Quote
WMBassThumb Posted December 5, 2016 Author Posted December 5, 2016 37 minutes ago, Cheesefrank said: I do believe that the nasci 3000 size weighs 10 ounces Quote
Big-Bass Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 The 3000 NASCI weighs 8.8oz. I thought the same question because many online retailers published weights for the 4000 before getting the specs for the 3000 (that is what Shimano told me). The 3000 is a heck of a reel! Quote
WMBassThumb Posted December 5, 2016 Author Posted December 5, 2016 32 minutes ago, Big-Bass said: The 3000 NASCI weighs 8.8oz. I thought the same question because many online retailers published weights for the 4000 before getting the specs for the 3000 (that is what Shimano told me). The 3000 is a heck of a reel! What Line are you using on yours? Quote
Super User burrows Posted December 5, 2016 Super User Posted December 5, 2016 43 minutes ago, Big-Bass said: The 3000 NASCI weighs 8.8oz. I thought the same question because many online retailers published weights for the 4000 before getting the specs for the 3000 (that is what Shimano told me). The 3000 is a heck of a reel! 57 minutes ago, WMBassThumb said: Wow tw has it 10 ounces Quote
WMBassThumb Posted December 5, 2016 Author Posted December 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, Cheesefrank said: Wow tw has it 10 ounces Yeah the shimano website has them both at 8.8 1 Quote
Big-Bass Posted December 5, 2016 Posted December 5, 2016 Again...if you would read posts carefully. I contacted Shimano about the reel directly. They said many retailers used the earlier information which put the reel as the same weight as the 4000 but THAT IS INCORRECT and Shimano clearly stated it weighs the SAME as the 2500. Here is also the other conversation I had with Dan (Bantam1) who is employed at Shimano and participates in the TT Forum for Shimano: http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=72662 2 Quote
fvogel67 Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 I use a 2500 Stradic FJ or a 1000 Solstace on my 6'10" Mojo 1 Quote
Big-Bass Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 I find that on any rod 6'6" or over, a 2000/2500/3000 tends to be the best size for balance, drag, and line capacity. Quote
WMBassThumb Posted December 6, 2016 Author Posted December 6, 2016 11 minutes ago, Big-Bass said: I find that on any rod 6'6" or over, a 2000/2500/3000 tends to be the best size for balance, drag, and line capacity. Alright looks like I will be geting the 3000 Nasci, same as you. Sounds like a great reel and I'll be pairing it with the 6' 8" MXF Mojo. Thanks for the help. 1 Quote
Big-Bass Posted December 6, 2016 Posted December 6, 2016 Best of luck with your new outfit! I hope it brings you lots of bass and lots of fun! Quote
Super User burrows Posted December 6, 2016 Super User Posted December 6, 2016 20 hours ago, WMBassThumb said: Alright looks like I will be geting the 3000 Nasci, same as you. Sounds like a great reel and I'll be pairing it with the 6' 8" MXF Mojo. Thanks for the help. Exactly what I'm going to do. Quote
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