Which Stradic for medium fast rod

[NWA72762]

New to the forum and bass fishing. 

Which Stradic would be appropriate for a medium fast rod. The rod is rated for 6-12 lb. line. Looking at the Stradic reels but the 4000 is the only one that specifies 12 lb line. Is this too much reel for my rod? Or would the 2500 or 3000 work just as well with 12 lb line. The intended purpose would be for weightless worms, ned rigs, shaky heads and drop shots.

[Fishin' Fool]

2500 and use braid 20 pound braid with a 8 - 10 lb fluorocarbon leader. Or straight 8 lb fluorocarbon 

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard!

 

I use 1000 Stradics on ML, MF, and MXF rods up to 6'6".

 

All spooled with 10 or 15# PowerPro + leader, used for

wacky, TX, drop shot, and everything in between.

 

2500 will balance better on longer rods, but I find 1000

pairs great with my rods (St. Croix Premiere, Legend Tourn.,

Bass Pro Carbonlites, etc.) extremely well.

[jbw252]

Knowing the length of the your medium fast rod would be helpful, but it all comes down to what you feel balances the combo well in your hands.  Go to your local tackle shop & handle some setups.

[Burtonxj]

I have a few 2500s with 10lb braid / 8lb FC leader

[NHBull]

I have a 2500 with 10 lb 832 and usually 8 lb leader

[flyfisher]

1000 or 2500 will work fine.  I believe the only difference between the 2500 and 3000 is the spool size, the body of the reel is the same

 

[Quarry Man]

i like my 3000s but the 2500 is good

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

It depends on the way you grip the rod. As I do, with the stem between the middle and ring finger the weight is right at the fulcrum and makes little to no noticeable difference. 

[PatrickKnight]

3000 for me. Same frame as a 2500 with more line capacity (I dont see this as a down side but some say its not needed) and I personally like the T shaped handle.

[roadwarrior]

17 hours ago, flyfisher said:

1000 or 2500 will work fine.  I believe the only difference between the 2500 and 3000 is the spool size, the body of the reel is the same

 

LESS line capacity is better on spinning tackle. My preference would be the 1000, but you may like the feel

and balance of the 2500.  As for line, DO NOT start with fluorocarbon, it can be "springy" on spinning tackle.

#6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid, P-Line or Isorline XXX are all good choices.

 

[PatrickKnight]

6 hours ago, roadwarrior said:

LESS line capacity is better on spinning tackle. My preference would be the 1000, but you may like the feel

and balance of the 2500.  As for line, DO NOT start with fluorocarbon, it can be "springy" on spinning tackle.

#6 Yo-Zuri Hybrid, P-Line or Isorline XXX are all good choices.

 

 

Why do you feel less line is better?

[roadwarrior]

Rather than using a backing I would prefer 60-70 yards or so of new line when I respool.  A 1000 spool holds

plenty of #4 or #6 and way to much thin braid.

 

 

[fvogel67]

2500 Stradic FJ with 8lb mono

[Hulkster]

On ‎2017‎-‎07‎-‎01 at 8:25 PM, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

 

 

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3000 for me. Same frame as a 2500 with more line capacity (I dont see this as a down side but some say its not needed) and I personally like the T shaped handle.

 

Agreed. the T handle is much nicer to grip.