What size reel should I pair with this rod?

[btone]

St. Croix Premier 7’ extra heavy fast spinning rod. I want to use it to throw big swim baits. A baitcaster was recommended to me for that, but I don’t want to learn how to throw one. 

[casts_by_fly]

Braid or fluoro/mono?  You’re basically talking a light to medium saltwater rod. A 4000 sized reel would be okay with 50 lb braid but if you’re going fluoro/mono then you’ll want a 5000/6000 size for line capacity. 

[bulldog1935]

I would go with the new Stradic 

 

[btone]

On 2/4/2024 at 12:01 AM, casts_by_fly said:

Braid or fluoro/mono?  You’re basically talking a light to medium saltwater rod. A 4000 sized reel would be okay with 50 lb braid but if you’re going fluoro/mono then you’ll want a 5000/6000 size for line capacity. 

Yeah pretty much. Going to be using fluoro/mono. Thank you!! 

[btone]

On 2/4/2024 at 8:05 AM, bulldog1935 said:

I would go with the new Stradic 

 

Thank you! I will look into that reel. 

[PaulVE64]

What is your budget?

On 2/4/2024 at 8:05 AM, bulldog1935 said:

I would go with the new Stradic 

 

You would think that they'd list the line pickup. Gear ratio isnt that  important on spinning gear.

[bulldog1935]

wow

 

[cyclops2]

I have favorite old Mitchel Reels. I also have many spools pre loaded with different lines, weights and a small brass snap on the end of each spool. All the reels are really light salt water reels.  But I can switch the spools as I want to, while fishing. My vest has spaces for 2 spools if I wade. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

My choice would be a 3000 backed with mono and topped with 75 yds of 30# braid. If you really want to stick with mono/fluoro I’d up to a 4000 with a limp, treated line. Going up in size is more about arbor size than line capacity. 

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

For btone or anyone else that prefers a heavier power spinning rod, I have a nice one listed in the flea market at a deep discount.