Reel size for light rod

[PBBrandon]

Been looking into getting a Miravel for my 6’6” Light 2pc St. Croix Premier. What size reel should I pair with it? Leaning towards a 2000 size shallow spool. Any thoughts?

 

Likely gonna be using 4-6lb copoly for crappie fishing and small ned rigs

[Big Hands]

That's about where I would at least begin my search. 2000 shallow spool reels should have all the capacity you need, and not much extra capacity that you don't need. After that, I would be looking at balance, and you won't really know that until you get one in your hands, or a reel that weighs close to the same. To me, even an ounce of reel weight makes a significant difference on a rod like that.

[WRB]

Suggest Shimano NASCI FC size 1000 and spool with Maxima 5# UG copoly line.

Tom

 

[casts_by_fly]

A 1 or 2k would work. I prefer a little heavier to eliminate tip weight so would go a 2k. 

[WRB]

6’6” spinning rod the balance point should be the center of the reel seat on the rod referenced, reel weight is negated.

Reel size differs on weight for each mfr and model.  
I suggested the specific 1000 reel for its excellent reputation, smooth drag and performance at the price point. 1000 size reels have slower IPT and gear ratio’s, advantage for the OP’s use.

 

Tom

 

[Eric 26]

I have the 2000 sized shallow spool Miravel mounted on a 6’-8” bps panfish elite ultralight rod with 8 pound  Daiwa J-braid x-8 and I find the spool capacity is lacking for my needs of shore fishing. The specs say it will hold a 100 yards of 4 pound power pro but I’ll be darned if I can find 4 pound power pro for sale anywhere which is leading me to either 6 pound J-braid or 4 pound braid from overseas. My point is depending on your capacity needs be mindful. 

[Jig Man]

I have 2 6’6” St Croix Premier rods like yours.  I use them for crappie and have them rigged with Shimano 1000 reels and 10# Power Pro braid.  I also use them for white bass.

[bulldog1935]

No weight difference between 1000 and 2000 size - only difference is 2 mm of spool diameter.   JDM Stradic chart

C2000SHG is the same reel as USM 1000HG

 

C2000-F6 (small-frame Vanquish and Vanford are both 40 g lighter);  1000S

[Hulkster]

I have a Nasci 1000 spooled with 6 pound Sufix Siege on my Imx Pro Light spinning rod. its great 

[PBBrandon]

Seems like a 1000 Nasci is the way to go. I had a 2000 Regal on it for a while til I tore it up in the saltwater. That reel was 6.7oz and it was a tad tip heavy. I currently have a 1000 Nasci FB on my ultralight setup and it works great.

 

the 1000 Nasci FC I see is 7.2oz which should be perfect. I also did notice TW has a 2000 size Procyon AL on sale for $109 which catches my eye too. I’ll probably get the Nasci though since I can get it for 70-80.

[F14A-B]

I use an Edge rod, 7’ light/fast two piece. Mounted on it is a JDM 2500 Vanford with a shallow spool. I run 2-4 pound test co-poly. I love it, it’s a blast.