-nick- Posted May 28, 2010 Posted May 28, 2010 I think I might finally order a CI4 for my DX702sf and can't decide if I need the 2500 or the 1000. I'm going to put 6lb flouro. The 2500 seems like it might be over kill, but I don't know. Thanks guys. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted May 28, 2010 Super User Posted May 28, 2010 I would go with the 1000 on that rod, but you should really saddle them both up to see which YOU prefer. 8-) Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted May 28, 2010 Super User Posted May 28, 2010 Generally speaking, I don't think smaller spinning reels help flouro manageability. I'd go 2500. Quote
Super User KYntucky Warmouth Posted May 28, 2010 Super User Posted May 28, 2010 I have the 2500 and couldn't imagine anyone thinking it's over kill. It's a small reel, alot smaller than the size 40 Pflueger and 30 quantums that I fish. I have mine spooled with 8lb flouro-clear Quote
Super User Grey Wolf Posted May 28, 2010 Super User Posted May 28, 2010 2500 UNLESS YOU'RE FISHING FOR PAN FISH. Quote
Super User Dan: Posted May 28, 2010 Super User Posted May 28, 2010 2500 for bass. It's already small enough. Quote
d.hark Posted May 28, 2010 Posted May 28, 2010 Generally speaking, I don't think smaller spinning reels help flouro manageability. I'd go 2500. X2 I have a 1000fh and tried 6lb trilene flouro and it was a nightmare!!!! Quote
b.Lee Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 I just bought one today, they have them instock at Cabelas.com Quote
Triton20XSD Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 2500 for sure if you are bass fishing. The reel is quite small for a 2500 size. Quote
BassnMan Mike Posted May 29, 2010 Posted May 29, 2010 I've got 1 of each and love them. Both of them are actually pretty small. With the 1000 I like to split shot with 4 pound fluorocarbon. I also use it for crappie fishing. The 2500 has 6 pound fluorocarbon for drop shotting. BassnMan Mike Quote
Super User firefightn15 Posted May 29, 2010 Super User Posted May 29, 2010 Generally speaking, I don't think smaller spinning reels help flouro manageability. I'd go 2500. FWIW, I agree with Chris. I believe the line manageability is easier with the 2500. Good luck 8-) Quote
-nick- Posted May 29, 2010 Author Posted May 29, 2010 Thanks guys that's why I asked. I figured it'd be easier casting with the smaller but wanted to make sure! Thanks again. Quote
Bigs Posted May 30, 2010 Posted May 30, 2010 you should def consider a daiwa fuego 2000 or 2500 instead if you dont mind spending a lil more money for a better reel. Also consider the stradic 2500 mgfb as well, its smoother then the ci4 and only weighs a lil more. Are you buying a ci4 for the looks, its weight or cuz they are popular and other people are telling you to buy one ? Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted May 30, 2010 Super User Posted May 30, 2010 As were are talking Shimano I'd go with the 2500, it has more versatility, seeing as you are from N.C. you may do some light inshore fishing. I have caught hundreds of snook & tarpon on 2000 series reels. Quote
-nick- Posted May 30, 2010 Author Posted May 30, 2010 you should def consider a daiwa fuego 2000 or 2500 instead if you dont mind spending a lil more money for a better reel. Also consider the stradic 2500 mgfb as well, its smoother then the ci4 and only weighs a lil more. Are you buying a ci4 for the looks, its weight or cuz they are popular and other people are telling you to buy one ? I'm buying because I held one in the store and haven't held another that I like better. I've already gone through the options and almost got a SOL instead but eventually decided on CI4. Thanks though. Quote
Triton20XSD Posted May 30, 2010 Posted May 30, 2010 I have 2 Sol 2500's and like the CI4 just as much as my Sol's. You won't be disappointed in either. Quote
midnighthrasher Posted June 1, 2010 Posted June 1, 2010 2500. I have 2 of them and they are awesome reels Quote
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