3000 or 2500 spinning reel?

[Junk Fisherman]

I've got a buddy who swears by using the 3000 over the 2500.  He says the 3000 cast further, balances the rod better, and doesn't weigh that much more.  Anyone prefer the 3000 over the 2500?

 

I have never used a 3000 and all my Daiwa spinning reels are 2500.  Thinking about giving a 3000 a shot since this buddy is very knowledgeable about fishing and I doubt he's wrong.  How say you?

[Fishin' Fool]

It depends on the length and the power of the rod but for your average 7' Medium power rod I would go with the 2500. This is referring to Shimano reels I would assume Daiwa are similar size but I don't know that for sure. 3000 reels are good if you mix in some pike fishing too because you can bump up your line strength.

[Big-Bass]

So your Daiwa 2500 is a Shimano 3000...

 

Daiwa 2000 = Shimano 2500 line capacity (Daiwa 2000 drag at this size tends to be less than Shimano 2500 with the same capacity)

Daiwa 2500 = Shimano 3000 line capacity (drag pressures tend to be almost equal here)

Daiwa 3000 is starting to approach Shimano 4000 capacity.

[Darren.]

6 minutes ago, Junk Fisherman said:

I've got a buddy who swears by using the 3000 over the 2500.  He says the 3000 cast further, balances the rod better, and doesn't weigh that much more.  Anyone prefer the 3000 over the 2500?

 

I have never used a 3000 and all my Daiwa spinning reels are 2500.  Thinking about giving a 3000 a shot since this buddy is very knowledgeable about fishing and I doubt he's wrong.  How say you?

 

Do whatever. I don't like to use spinning reels

bigger than a 1000. I also like shorter rods.

6'6" is the longest I like. A Carbonlite balances

perfectly with a 1000.

 

But longer rods will balance better with heavier

reels. As for casting, I have no issues with distance

on 6'6" rods, I get a little less with the shorter, as

expected; however, with braid like Power Pro Super

Slick 8, smoothness and distance are not much of

an issue.

 

Gave my Stradic FJ 2500 to one of my sons for Xmas.

Gave another son my Lexa 2000. Choose whatever

size fits your fancy, says I. But unless it was a small

CI4+ 3000, I'd personally pass on bigger except for

salt water.

[Scott F]

I use all braided light line and my preference is for the 2000 series or even smaller. So many are looking for the lightest rod they can find and then to use larger spinning reels doesn't make sense. Larger diameter spools will pick line faster, reduce twist on nylon lines, and may increase casting distance a bit, so you have to decide what is most important to you.

[kschultz76]

Differs brand to brand. Most Shimanos only difference between a 2500 and 3000 size is the spool depth to accommodate more line capacity. The only weight difference between the two would be from the additional line on the spool and would be negligible. I prefer the 2500, the 3000 are just a waste of unused line to me. 

[A-Jay]

Most every body of water I fish is home to more than a few oversized species other than bass that when hooked can take me pretty deep into any bass sized reels spooled line capacity. 

 So I prefer the extra line capacity that a 3000 offers, especially when using brands where there is little to no extra weight sacrificed.

YMMV

A-Jay

 

[kickerfish1]

Hmmm... In theory a larger spool would allow better line lay and line management and should result in slightly longer casts. However I run several 1000 sized reels with 6# line and feel like I can cast them just as far as my 2500 series reels. I too don't need the additional line capacity of the 3000 sized reel and if I did it would be 1/2 full of backing.

[Junk Fisherman]

57 minutes ago, Big-Bass said:

So your Daiwa 2500 is a Shimano 3000...

 

Daiwa 2000 = Shimano 2500 line capacity (Daiwa 2000 drag at this size tends to be less than Shimano 2500 with the same capacity)

Daiwa 2500 = Shimano 3000 line capacity (drag pressures tend to be almost equal here)

Daiwa 3000 is starting to approach Shimano 4000 capacity.

I should have been more clear- I am only talking about Daiwa reels.  Ballistics and Procyons to be exact.  I didn't realize the Shimano 2500 and 3000 were the same weight.  

[OnthePotomac]

My grandson has a Sahara 2500 and bought a Sahara 3000 for kicks.  We put each, unspooled, on my digital scale and darned if the 3000 wasn't a few grams lighter than the 2500.  Go figure.

[Raul]

On 26/2/2017 at 9:58 AM, kickerfish1 said:

Hmmm... In theory a larger spool would allow better line lay and line management and should result in slightly longer casts. However I run several 1000 sized reels with 6# line and feel like I can cast them just as far as my 2500 series reels. I too don't need the additional line capacity of the 3000 sized reel and if I did it would be 1/2 full of backing.

 

It's no bigger, it's deeper.

[NHBull]

For a 7' M I prefer the 2500 with braid over my 3000.

The 3000 is on a 7 M/H for larger species

[PatrickKnight]

On 2/26/2017 at 10:35 AM, A-Jay said:

Most every body of water I fish is home to more than a few oversized species other than bass that when hooked can take me pretty deep into any bass sized reels spooled line capacity. 

 So I prefer the extra line capacity that a 3000 offers, especially when using brands where there is little to no extra weight sacrificed.

YMMV

A-Jay

 

 

This is why I normally go for a 3000.

[Sammies77]

I really like the 3000 size daiwas. The larger spool diameter will improve casting distance and help with line management if you're using mono or fluorocarbon.