3000 vs 4000 spinning for bass

[Marc Tyler]

I grew up on spinning rods, and prefer them. I have a stradic fk2500 for my finesse tactics for largemouth, but, if I wanted to get a setup to run as my do all jig/crankbait etc. (Essientally replacing a baitcaster)  Stuff, would you recamend a 3000 or 4000 stradic fk. Itll be paired with a m/h fast 7 foot pole and I'll be running 10 or 12 pound fluro.

[WRB]

The only reason to go larger then 2500 size for bass would be increased rotar diameter.

Most 3000 size are deeper spools not larger diameter, go up to 4000 when using 12 lb FC, mono or Copoly lines. The penalty is increased weight, larger size reels weigh a lot more. A baitcasting reel weighs about 50% less then size 4000 spinning reels.

Tom

[d-camarena]

Either one works, id do 3000 just for weight. I fish 4000 size for my mh and heavy rods

[Darren.]

Welcome aboard!

 

Today's reels, by and large, are smaller and lighter. @WRB is spot on

with the 3000 size being more about spool depth.

 

While I fish 1000 size Stradics, the CI4+ being my favorite, I've also

held the 3000 model and it's a great size and weight. I do fish jigs 

with my 1000s, not typically heavy jigs. For those I use a baitcaster,

but wouldn't have a problem using a larger spinning reel for one.

 

Guess the bottom line is to echo @d-camarena, "either one works"  

[Allen Der]

if you are going to run straight fluoro I'd go with the bigger size.  If you get a lightweight reel it shouldnt be too bad.  I'd suggest a 40 size Pflueger supreme or Arbor reel.  a Daiwa LT reel would be good as well, even the low end ones are light weight compared to similarly priced reels.

[Brad Reid]

A Shimano Stradic Ci4+ is priced about the same as an FK. Hmm?

 

Gosh, I was lost with all the model names for various Shimano spinning reels. 

 

Note that what Tom spoke of regarding spools is at work here for the Ci4+ in 2500 and 3000 sizes. They weigh the same amount, the 3000 just holds a bit more line, that is, a deeper spool but not a large diameter. When line comes springing off in coils, larger diameter "coils" would make for a bit longer casts, but there'd be no advantage for a 2500 and 3000 topped off at the same diameter, not for these two reels. 

 

For the presentations you are describing, regardless of which Shimano you select, a 3000 will do the trick and would be much more versatile in the sense it could fit rods down farther in size.

 

Brad

[Spoons1]

3 hours ago, Darren. said:

Welcome aboard!

 

Today's reels, by and large, are smaller and lighter. @WRB is spot on

with the 3000 size being more about spool depth.

 

While I fish 1000 size Stradics, the CI4+ being my favorite, I've also

held the 3000 model and it's a great size and weight. I do fish jigs 

with my 1000s, not typically heavy jigs. For those I use a baitcaster,

but wouldn't have a problem using a larger spinning reel for one.

 

Guess the bottom line is to echo @d-camarena, "either one works"  

What place in the fishing world besides ultralight would you use a 1000 for? I have a 1000 stradic fl and i love the reel, but it usually just sticks on my ultralight setup. 

[Darren.]

Just now, Spoons1 said:

What place in the fishing world besides ultralight would you use a 1000 for? I have a 1000 stradic fl and i love the reel, but it usually just sticks on my ultralight setup. 

Everything. I have caught dozens of bass over 5 and 6 pounds on 

them, including the 6.6# in my avatar.

 

Also use them striper fishing inshore. They are far more capable than

just for ultralight.

[Spoons1]

Just now, Darren. said:

Everything. I have caught dozens of bass over 5 and 6 pounds on 

them, including the 6.6# in my avatar.

 

Also use them striper fishing inshore. They are far more capable than

just for ultralight.

Nice, maybe i should throw some light braid on and bust it out more

[Darren.]

6 hours ago, Spoons1 said:

Nice, maybe i should throw some light braid on and bust it out more

I use 10 and now mostly 15# Power Pro Super Slick 8 on my 1000s.

Plenty of line for freshwater fishing most species.

 

6, 8, 10 pound leaders typically, and if I need *any* extra drag when

fighting, I simply palm the spool with whatever pressure needed. The

rod plays a part, as well.  

[soflabasser]

I use mostly size 4000 spinning reels for bass fishing and do very well. I do not find these reels to be too heavy, but I do workout often with big weights which helps makes fishing and other hobbies easier for me.

On 4/30/2019 at 3:49 PM, Spoons1 said:

What place in the fishing world besides ultralight would you use a 1000 for? I have a 1000 stradic fl and i love the reel, but it usually just sticks on my ultralight setup. 

I have a size 1000 reel I use to have a fun challenge while fishing. So far I have caught snook, bass, peacock bass, carp, and even a +26 pound pacu on my size 1000 spinning reel. Still prefer my size 4000 spinning reels for bass fishing.

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On 4/30/2019 at 3:50 PM, Darren. said:

Also use them striper fishing inshore.

One normally needs to travel to MD for this sort of "rock" nonsense...  

[Darren.]

3 hours ago, BassWhole! said:

One normally needs to travel to MD for this sort of "rock" nonsense...  

Nah man, York River has some great striper "rockfish" fishing...

Yeah, the monsters are in the deeper channels of the Chesapeake

Bay....

 

Got buds who travel the CB from VA/Eastern Shore to MD for some

giants. Not me and my kayak, tho, LOL.