Jonny15678 Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 So I bought a a 30 size spinning reel and was wondering if I can use it on a medium light rod or if it will be too big. Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted February 24, 2020 Super User Posted February 24, 2020 Should be fine.. Quote
walleyecrazy Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 I use that size on most of my spinning stuff. You’ll be fine with it. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted February 24, 2020 Super User Posted February 24, 2020 Should be fine - one of my two ML rigs has a 30 size. Quote
Junger Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 Won't know until you try it. For me, spinning reels/rod combos have more leeway in balancing because I can grip the spinning reel foot many different ways. Quote
kayaking_kev Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 I have a Daiwa Revros LT 2000 on my 6'9 UL panfish rod and it balances perfect. Quote
garroyo130 Posted February 24, 2020 Posted February 24, 2020 I may be the minority here but balance with a spinning reel is almost a non factor for me. Larger spinning reel = less line twist so a size 30 would be my pick over a 25. 1 Quote
Super User DitchPanda Posted February 24, 2020 Super User Posted February 24, 2020 What rod length? That's the only deal for me...but for bass I prefer a size 30 or bigger Quote
Super User Paul Roberts Posted February 25, 2020 Super User Posted February 25, 2020 ?Should be fine. Whats important to me is retrieve speed, in inches per turn (IPT). Most reels in the 2000 up bracket have good IPT. It's when you get down into UL reels that they may get slow on you. Another thing I look for is spool diameter. Wider spools tend to cast further than smaller spools. This has been offset quite a bit by the advent of braids though. It becomes esp important though when using mono's of higher diameters. Quote
J.Bass Posted February 27, 2020 Posted February 27, 2020 On 2/24/2020 at 4:16 PM, Jonny15678 said: So I bought a a 30 size spinning reel and was wondering if I can use it on a medium light rod or if it will be too big. Should work perfectly. The best ML I found is the Bass Pro Micro Lite Graphite Spinning rod. This is an all around rod. I’ve used it from trout to panfish to crappie to large & smallmouth bass. This rod should be way more money. It’s an amazing rod. You won’t be disappointed! https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-micro-lite-graphite-spinning-rod 1 Quote
Spincastguy Posted December 9, 2022 Posted December 9, 2022 On 2/27/2020 at 4:25 PM, J.Bass said: Should work perfectly. The best ML I found is the Bass Pro Micro Lite Graphite Spinning rod. This is an all around rod. I’ve used it from trout to panfish to crappie to large & smallmouth bass. This rod should be way more money. It’s an amazing rod. You won’t be disappointed! https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/bass-pro-shops-micro-lite-graphite-spinning-rod Just got this rod today in 8 ft med. light for float and fly . You think a 2500 series reel would be good for this rod? Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted December 9, 2022 Super User Posted December 9, 2022 Ya, a 2500 would work just fine for that. I personally like 1000 size for ML and L rods...keeps the weight of the rig down. My Ned/DS rig is 9.58oz total without line Quote
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted December 9, 2022 Super User Posted December 9, 2022 30 = 3000? I use a 1000 on my med light. but physically I dont find much size difference from some of my 2500's. Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted December 9, 2022 Super User Posted December 9, 2022 Just now, Darth-Baiter said: 30 = 3000? If it's a Pflueger...no. Pflueger sizes are 'wonky' 20 = 500 25 = 1000 30 = 2500 35 = 3000 40 = 4000 (only one that 'lines up') 1 Quote
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted December 9, 2022 Super User Posted December 9, 2022 Just now, MN Fisher said: If it's a Pflueger...no. Pflueger sizes are 'wonky' 20 = 500 25 = 1000 30 = 2500 35 = 3000 40 = 4000 (only one that 'lines up') figures coming from a company that puts an "P" in front of an "F" for the ffffuuuu sound. 1 Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted December 9, 2022 Super User Posted December 9, 2022 1 hour ago, Darth-Baiter said: figures coming from a company that puts an "P" in front of an "F" for the ffffuuuu sound. it's a German last name, it's not like English doesn't have silent letters (or other nonsense) in words... Quote
Super User Darth-Baiter Posted December 9, 2022 Super User Posted December 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, Deleted account said: it's a German last name, it's not like English doesn't have silent letters (or other nonsense) in words... i know this. i am Chinese..we will put and X next to a Z and make it a T sound. i get it. but i gots jokes. which that one was...or attempted to be. Just now, Darth-Baiter said: i know this. i am Chinese..we will put and X next to a Z and make it a T sound. i get it. but i gots jokes. which that one was...or attempted to be. and we have homophone and homographs...good times, the english lingo Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted December 9, 2022 Super User Posted December 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said: i know this. i am Chinese. Is it true that Singapore, squid, and soy sauce all sound alike?... Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted December 9, 2022 Super User Posted December 9, 2022 6 hours ago, Darth-Baiter said: i know this. i am Chinese..we will put and X next to a Z and make it a T sound. i get it. Kinda like old Irish - which had only 18 letters...so it results in a number of allophones. One example - there is no 'V' in the old Irish alphabet - to get the sound you have a 'BH' in the spelling...slender allophone depending on the vowels each side. Different vowels, it's pronounced 'W' (no W in old Irish either) as a broad allophone. Ya, it's a fun language... Quote
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