Spinning reel size

[zelmo]

Bird dog, thanks for the offer on the MGFB.  I couldn't pass on the Certate deal so I got one of those.  If I can add some $ to the fishing budget I will get back to you to see if you still have it.

Thanks for your service to our country.  Be safe.

[SDoolittle]

Good luck with the Certate, Zelmo. You will like it!

[ww2farmer]

I was always a big fan of Daiwa and Shimano 2000 and 2500 size reels, and/or the Pflueger xx30/xx35 size reels. But recently I bouht a Shimano Sahara 3000, same frame size and weight as a 2500, but the spool is bigger, and with fluorocarbon line it has made a big differance in how it handles, not that the other sizes were a nightmare, but it seem like line twist, memory, and other problems have decreased to the point that I don't even treat line on the 3000 reel with KVD anymore, where as if I didn't spray KVD on fluoro. that was spooled on 2000 and 2500 reels it needed more attention paid to managing twist/memory etc.

[SWMIBASSER]

I was always a big fan of Daiwa and Shimano 2000 and 2500 size reels, and/or the Pflueger xx30/xx35 size reels. But recently I bouht a Shimano Sahara 3000, same frame size and weight as a 2500, but the spool is bigger, and with fluorocarbon line it has made a big differance in how it handles, not that the other sizes were a nightmare, but it seem like line twist, memory, and other problems have decreased to the point that I don't even treat line on the 3000 reel with KVD anymore, where as if I didn't spray KVD on fluoro. that was spooled on 2000 and 2500 reels it needed more attention paid to managing twist/memory etc.

My brother uses the large spool BPS spinning reels. While I don't like how they feel, they really do cut down on line management problems when using flouro.

Also, I've noticed KVD has always used oversized spinning reels. Even years ago. I would be willing to bet that is why. Larger spool reduces line memory, twist etc.

[Primus]

This whole discussion about big reel vs small reel is killing me. Shouldn't you first pick the rod and then choose a reel size that fits/balances nicely on the rod. Big reels go on big rods. Small reels go on small rods. Am I missing something?

The thing is with my Shimano Stradic 3000 I get the the frame of a small to medium size spinning reel with the performance upgrades that comes from using a reel with a large spool. To quote Van Halen I get the " best of both worlds", all I can say is I've used both and I won't go back. The great thing about the time we are in with the technological advances made with fishing reels the last few years is that we can get reels with high line capacity without the weight and bulk, a great example is with some of the new low profile baitcaster likes the Curado where the same trend has been applied.

[retiredbosn]

I apologize if I got off topic, I always pick the reel that balances the rod and fits my style the best.

[SDoolittle]

This whole discussion about big reel vs small reel is killing me. Shouldn't you first pick the rod and then choose a reel size that fits/balances nicely on the rod. Big reels go on big rods. Small reels go on small rods. Am I missing something?

The thing is with my Shimano Stradic 3000 I get the the frame of a small to medium size spinning reel with the performance upgrades that comes from using a reel with a large spool. To quote Van Halen I get the " best of both worlds", all I can say is I've used both and I won't go back. The great thing about the time we are in with the technological advances made with fishing reels the last few years is that we can get reels with high line capacity without the weight and bulk, a great example is with some of the new low profile baitcaster likes the Curado where the same trend has been applied.

I understand that, Primas. But in the original post, Zelmo was wanting a 2500 but considering a 1000 and people started suggesting up to a 4000. I will admit that I haven't handled all those reels, but I can't imagine a rod that would accept both 1000s and 4000s and be balanced. 

[21farms]

I understand that, Primas. But in the original post, Zelmo was wanting a 2500 but considering a 1000 and people started suggesting up to a 4000. I will admit that I haven't handled all those reels, but I can't imagine a rod that would accept both 1000s and 4000s and be balanced.

i find that balance on a spinning setup is rarely a problem since the hand holding the rod is right over the pivot point (the reel). i've heard a few pros recommend the 4000-size reels too because it really does help with line twist...i tried it and it was just too big and bulky for me.

[zelmo]

For many years my main rod was a 4'9" UL with a 500 reel on it that I used wading for trout.  Once I started bass fishing it took a while to get used to a 6'6" or 7' rod with a 2500 on it.  I shudder at the thought of going to a 4000!