How stupid would it be to put a 3000 sized reel on an UL setup?

[RealtreeByGod]

I'm putting together an ultralight to fling small jigs, grubs, inlines, and maybe jerkbaits for crappie, trout, and the occasional dink/finesse bass. My idea is to buy 7 foot Fenwick Eagle and a 3000 Pfluger President, put the President on my bass rod, and move its cheapo Speed Spin to the Eagle. 

 

Only downside I'm aware of is that it'll take a crap ton of line to fill the spool up, but that's solved by buying some crappy Walmart line to use as backing. 

[burrows]

Not stupid at all. Maybe the reel might be a little heavy but it will work with the bigger spool you can get away fishing with floro?

[SMITTY0045]

Besides it feeling awkward it won’t affect anything

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard!

 

You'll only know if you try it out   There are no rules

as to what you can put on a UL rod. Well, almost none...

[Maxximus Redneckus]

Depends how long the rod is a 7' ultra light may feel perfect with a 3000 size reel 

But a 3000 reel will feel awkward on a 5' ul and the stripping guide wont match  the spool diameter  coming off the reel for casting

[d-camarena]

Its not that bad since the rod is 7'. 

It would feel very unbalanced if it was 6'6

[grub_man]

It's a bit large for my taste, but there is certainly nothing wrong with it.  As long as the rod's guide train isn't a hindrance, which it shouldn't be, especially with the limber lines used on UL gear, you may get a tad more casting distance with the larger diameter spool.

 

At worst, you fish the UL with the larger reel until you have some extra cash for a suitable 1000 or 2000 sized reel.  Who knows, you might just like it with the 3000.

[islandbass]

If the 3000 is not too heavy, it will probably be alright. A larger spool should also help with casting farther if necessary with less effort and enable you to hold a lot of line, which is something I like to have in spades. I like the idea!  True UL reels like in the 1000 size don’t suit my needs or conditions. 

[onenutinthewater]

Everyone is going to have a different opinion- give it a try and see what you think!