1000 vs 2000 size spinning reel

[slater]

Anyone have any first hand experience with casting distance with a 1000 vs 2000 size spinning reel?

Cant seem to find any youtube videos or comparison write-ups of anyone doing a casting distance test using same rod, same line diameter & just comparing casting distance using 2 reels sizes....

I have lots of rod combos but thinking I want a dedicated rod to throw weightless 4" senkos into open deep water from shore.

I have a 13 fishing 7ft3" 8-17lb rod to pair the reel to.

Im confident using 8-10lb braid will give me plenty of line to fish senkos.

I like the idea of fishing smaller gear but most important to me in making my decision is comparing casting distance between the 2 size reels.

1 theory is the braid will come-off the spool smoother & easier on the 2000 which ultimately equates to more distance.....

Ide choose the 2000 if its hands down significant further casting distance even though I may need some sort of spool backer before the braid.

Looking for just a mid price point spinning reel as majority of my fishing is using baitcasters & this combo wont be used a ton,  just finesse type stuff when things get tough.

Make sense? 

Thanks for the insight & thoughts

[JustJames]

Which reel do you have in mind?

It is all depend on spool size (width), spool lip design, and length of spool as well. YES if you compare same reel/model, the bigger size should cast further but might not be as big different as you might think. Most of 1000 size Daiwa are 40mm spool compare to 2000 size at 42mm. Shimano is almost the same but each model might be a little bit different. 
For me as Ultralight fishing and always from shore I want anything that would help me cast further, I would op for 2000 size. But for bass I think spool size play major roll in line management and drag capacity more than casting distance, ie mono/FC instead of braid. Line size is also important for casting distance, 10lb braid would cast further than 15-20lb braid. I think you should be more consider of line diameter than the size of reel. There are not a lot of 2000 size reel available is US market anyway. If you compare 1000 vs 3000, there you should see big different and WORTH CONSIDERATION.

Anyway I use Daiwa Tatula 2000 for Ultralight but use 1000 for bass. They are in fact the same body only spool different.

[Tywithay]

I have spinning reels from 1000-4000 and I've never seen a significant difference in distance based on size. The main distance factors are the rod, line diameter, and bait weight/profile. Line diameter seems to be the most important. Thinner goes further, regardless of spool size.

[J Francho]

5 hours ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

If you compare 1000 vs 3000, there you should see big different and WORTH CONSIDERATION.

Other than spool diameter and capacity, the larger spool usually has a multi-washer stack, whereas the 1000 often a single washer drag.  Not an issue if you are using braid, but lighter mono or fluoro lines might bring concern.

[NHBull]

I have all sizes and line capacity might be an issue with the 1000.  I use mine for DS and Ned.  I use 10# braid.

Casting distance is more of a rod and bait things vs the reel

[roadwarrior]

I use a Stella 1000 on a trout/ crappie rig. Otherwise, 2500 is a better option.

 

[Tywithay]

1 hour ago, NHBull said:

I have all sizes and line capacity might be an issue with the 1000.  I use mine for DS and Ned.  I use 10# braid.

Casting distance is more of a rod and bait things vs the reel

Not sure about Shimano, but a 1000 Daiwa will hold almost 200 yards of 15lb Smackdown. It'd take a mighty fish to bring line capacity into the picture. 

[Darren.]

I've got several 1000 Stradics that I use for bass fishing, even

striper fishing. Some consider it an ultralight, not me, it's just

a work horse reel that's small, light.  Have pulled in dozens

of bass up to (and over) 6 pounds (incl. the one in my avatar)

using 1000 Stradics. That particular bass was caught in a shallow

stump field with a 1000 paired with a 5'9" Shimano Compre M

power, 10# braid. I think the leader was 8 or 10#.

 

Agree with others concerning line diameter. To me the entire

kit (rod, reel, lure) determines your casting distance. I.e., 

you'll get more whip from the rod if it's a UL, and can propel

lighter baits further than using ML or M rods (and determining

the rod power).

[JustJames]

7 minutes ago, Darren. said:

I've got several 1000 Stradics that I use for bass fishing, even

striper fishing. Some consider it an ultralight, not me, it's just

a work horse reel that's small, light.  Have pulled in dozens

of bass up to (and over) 6 pounds (incl. the one in my avatar)

using 1000 Stradics. That particular bass was caught in a shallow

stump field with a 1000 paired with a 5'9" Shimano Compre M

power, 10# braid. I think the leader was 8 or 10#.

 

Agree with others concerning line diameter. To me the entire

kit (rod, reel, lure) determines your casting distance. I.e., 

you'll get more whip from the rod if it's a UL, and can propel

lighter baits further than using ML or M rods (and determining

the rod power).

Do you have Stradic FL? I was in the market for another reel and really considering the Stradic 2000S FL. I think that long stroke spool 13.5mm instead of typical 12mm would help a lot in casting distance for 1/32oz jig. End up ordered Ballistic FW C2500S for 45mm spool to use when crappie/bluegill fishing.

[Darren.]

30 minutes ago, Bass_Fishing_Socal said:

Do you have Stradic FL? I was in the market for another reel and really considering the Stradic 2000S FL. I think that long stroke spool 13.5mm instead of typical 12mm would help a lot in casting distance for 1/32oz jig. End up ordered Ballistic FW C2500S for 45mm spool to use when crappie/bluegill fishing.

I do not have the FL. Have 2 FI, 1 FJ, 1 FK, and 1 CI4+

 

Hear great things about the FL, tho. Don't think I'll be buying any new

models for the foreseeable future.

[Fishes in trees]

I've got several 1000 size Shimano reels that I used as well as a few 2000 size.  Given a choice I use the 1000 size because they are a little lighter.  I use either light braid or Fireline or nanoFil and either size holds enough line for me. I don't worry about the drags either,  I set them pretty strong and lean on them when I need to.  I've broken off NanoFil a  couple of times, but in those particular situations I feel the strongest line on the planet probably would have broke.  (Fish took a very quick down & around a thick, sharp stump and I was 40 or 50 feet away when it happened)

 

If I got to have distance, for something like throwing cranks on spinning gear, I do go with a larger reel.  I have an old Diawa 2600 filled with 14 lb Fireline on a Medium Action/Fast Tip  7' spinning rod.  I can make a Wiggle Wart go a long ways without a whole lot of effort.

[Angry John]

There are a lot of options and normally I use a 2000 daiwa.  The sol advantage and certate all in the stable.  If your using a very thin braid and dont want to use a backer a 2004 might better fit your needs and over time save you some money.  If you later decide to run a flouro or copolly the 2000 has other spools that a quick change will fix.  I use mine for crappie, dropshot for bass, and trout fishing.  A 2000 series daiwa is a versatile tool.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

The more supple the line, the less spool diameter will make a difference. Matching the lure to line weight and rod power is more important. The real potential game changer is the rods guide train. If standard height guides are used, the reel with the smaller frame may well cast better. 

[soflabasser]

I have spinning reels from size 1000 to 10500 and use size 1000-4000 for bass fishing. Size 1000 reels are fun for light tackle fishing but cast less far compared to a size 4000. You can put a higher pound test line on a size 4000 reel and have more line capacity compared to a size 1000 reel. You can also fish more techniques on a size 4000 reel versus a size 1000. When it comes to fighting a bass 8 pounds or bigger a size 4000 reel would be better than a size 1000 reel. If you are targeting mostly small bass in the 1-3 pound range then a size 1000 reel should be good enough. With that said I have caught fish over 25 pounds on a size 1000 reel so you should be able to catch nice fish on a size 1000 reel if you know how to fish light tackle well.

[slater]

Thanks for the info guys, something for me to chew on...

Seems like some like the 1000 vs others prefer the 2500

I only shore pound & get majority of my fish in deep water.

Usually power shot...

My usual lake has been closed & new lake ive been fishing small baits have been key & just want to make sure ive got some optimum gear to get that tiny 4" senko out there so I can cover some water....

[JustJames]

43 minutes ago, slater said:

Thanks for the info guys, something for me to chew on...

Seems like some like the 1000 vs others prefer the 2500

I only shore pound & get majority of my fish in deep water.

Usually power shot...

My usual lake has been closed & new lake ive been fishing small baits have been key & just want to make sure ive got some optimum gear to get that tiny 4" senko out there so I can cover some water....

Another reminder bigger spool you got more IPT even with same gear ratio, it help for those long cast to get the lure back quicker. The reel 1000 and 2000 these day are pretty much the same just different in spool (some interchangeable), same as 2500 and C3000. I think the most important is how the reel balance your rod.

For distance if you pick the light line, and rod that match your lure or vise versa would be better off that way.

I use both CI4 2500 and Tatula 1000 depends on rod and lure type.