Shimano Stella 1000 or 2000

[Blacktail 8541]

Looking to get a second Stella spinning reel.I have the 2500 FI reel. The second will be used for drop shotting on a Loomis IMX pro 820 dsr. I do not use braid on my spinning gear much, and this set up will see a lot of time on clear lake crappies which I love to fish.  I will also use it for some shallow 15 to 20 ft bass DS and ned type work. I have a set up for heavier work. 

I am trying to decide on either a  1000 FI or a C2000 size. What are the differences. In body size . They hold approximately the same amount of line. 

Line will be 5lb floro or mono.

Thanks

[Puggz]

Some say that the drag will be better on the 2000 because of the larger spool diameter... I'm not sure this is the case on a high quality reel.

 

My recommendation would be to put both on the rod and see how it feels/balances.  That's the only way to know for sure.

[Blacktail 8541]

Unfortunately that is not possible due to cost. 

[roadwarrior]

I like the 1000 for the applications you describe. Maximum drag is not an important aspect

of a reel spooled with #5 line. I'm using #4 InvizX on mine.

 

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard!

 

I'd go for the 1000, if only because that size is my size

of choice for bass fishing - I've got a mess of 1000 Stradics.

 

For added drag, I just palm the spool with whatever pressure

I need, if at all. Loads and loads of bass over 6# caught with 

them.

[J Francho]

I'm not sure, but I believe both use the same drag elements.

[Fishin' Fool]

Why put an $800 reel on a $200 rod?  Shimano CI4 or Daiwa has some nice offerings in the $200 range.  I'd grab 2 NRX's for that price tag first.

[Blacktail 8541]

9 minutes ago, Fishin' Fool said:

Why put an $800 reel on a $200 rod?  Shimano CI4 or Daiwa has some nice offerings in the $200 range.  I'd grab 2 NRX's for that price tag first.

Not what I asked and it is not a $200 dollar rod.

I also am not paying $800 for it.

[Blacktail 8541]

I went ahead and purchased the 2500S. Same size that I have but with the shallow spool. 

 

Thanks for the replies.