Big-Bass

I am looking to match my recently purchased Fenwick Aetos 7' Medium (Fast action) spinning rod with a Shimano NASCI (looks like a great reel and the colors match too). I am up in the air between the 2500 and the 3000. Some specs reference the 3000 to be the same body as the 2500 but with a "T" shaped knob, while others have the specs as a shallow version of the 4000. What is the correct spec and for that rod and would you go with the 2500 or the 3000? I would be fishing 6-8lb. test mono, flouro, and may even try braid on it in the 20lb. range or so. The 2500 is a 5.0:1 and the 3000 is a 6.2:1 ratio. Also, would the handle from a 2500 fit on the 3000 as an option to the "T" shaped knob with a standard paddle one? Thanks for much for any/all responses.

Which gear ratio Metanium reel would better match my 7' 2" Medium Poison Adrena for fishing small jigs, spinnerbaits, worms, senkos, jerk baits, and rattle baits? Thanks for any and all help!

Rated for 6-14lb. and 1/16-3/4oz. baits. I have seen the rod before in person and have read the ratings right on the rod. There is also a video of the exact rod on Youtube which gives the ratings. I am looking forward to this rod...maybe matching it with a 2500 or 3000 Shimano Nasci.

What does this rod excel at? I already have some Fenwick SB Elite 6'9" ML so I thought this would be a nice compliment maybe matched with a new Shimano Nasci or an on sale Patriarch. Any thoughts are appreciated! Thank you!

Does anyone have a side by side comparison of these two reels? I have a NIB FA and was looking at whether to keep it or return it for an FB? Is it worth it for the newer model? What benefits am I getting over the FA vs. the FB and vice versa. Thanks for any and all help!

I have a 72M casting that I got about a month ago but have not fished yet. I am thinking maybe adding a Metanium MGL to match it, or even another Curado 70. Maybe the Scorpion 70 would match too...or even a Chronarch Ci4...man oh man...too many choices. I hope this rod is pretty versatile from spinnerbaits, light jigs (3/8oz. and under), vibration/spybaits, even jerk baits. They are a beautiful looking rod and seem like a good rod at the sale price they are at. I hope this helps and good fishing!

Gander Mountain Advantage 7' Heavy Fast Action I got for like $39 a few years ago.

I have a Falcon Expert casting rod (6' Medium Extra Fast) that I bought new 15 years ago. The rod has seen many fish but I always wondered what blank this rod most closely mimics in say the Loomis or St. Croix line. I believe the blank is a Shikari blank on this particular rod and I think I bought it on closeout in 2001 for about $99. It is the only 6' rod I own but still find myself occasionally using it (not nearly like I used to then when I had only 6' and 6'6" rods max).

Calais DC But truthfully today, I think the absolute pinnacle of Shimano workmanship (aside from the Conquest) is the 16 Antares DC.

10-14 pound mono with 12 being the most common pound test I use.

Mine came yesterday and boy does it cast well on both my 66M Expride and 72M Adrena. I really like the reel. I am going to further adjust to see where it fits my casting style perfect for both distance and control. I would order another one. Makes me wonder if I need to even order an MGL for the Adrena.

Kring Point, Goose Bay, Ironsides, etc. Good luck and good fishing!

It will be corrected! No worries and enjoy the reel once you get the correct one.

Iovino Splash-It is a pretty nice popper. I haven't used a Pop Max but heard they are nice. All depends on what you want to do.

Costa 580G or Smith Chromapop or Techlite are for me!

I also have one ordered so when it arrives, I really hope its a nice reel. I think I'm going to match it with my Expride 66M.

I used to love the Rebel Fast Trac baits when I was a kid...I remember years ago my dad buying me those baits and how much they meant to me.

I bought my two the other day and bought two more today. The store now has no more. But now I have buyers remorse since I bought four altogether. I listed two in the swap forum since I don't think I need four but whatever...if someone is looking for one or two of these reels, I have them NIB and still have some for me.

Ahhh...the days of those colors, Trilene trucker hats, pistol grips and round reels! That was childhood fishing with my dad for me!

I am gonna use them...bought two already on sale and may buy two more tomorrow if they are available. Selling would only be an option if only if I felt needed in the future.

I was at a local tackle shop that has a few Citica E reels left as new old stock items. They are on sale but what is considered a good price to pick these reels up for? Are they worth the purchase?

I had the opportunity to grab one of these reels in the 5600 model (the 5500/5600 size used to be the standard for bass fishing way-back-when) and wondered if anyone fishes this reel. It has a 6.8:1 gear ratio and holds 135/12lb. While it is heavier than many modern reels, older Ambassadeur reels are built like tanks and I got it for a great deal. Plus this version has only been on the market since 2013 (older version was from 2005-2013) and is a nice gunmetal color which would add nice to my Abu collection if I decide to display it after I fish it. Any input is helpful! I figure maybe use it for jigs, spinnerbaits, and maybe cranks. Thanks!

Not sure the material but honestly the reel felt really solid...in fact more solid than many higher priced reels. The cold forged handle gave the reel a really rigid feel and it seemed to be well made. I would be hard pressed in this price range to find something similar after looking at a lot of reels. Feels like a $150+ reel.

I was able to handle the NASCI reel today at Bass Pro in PA. What an awesome reel! The cold forged handle made the reel really feel solid and it looks sort of like a Stella. I also felt the new Ci4+ which as awesome but for the money, I don't see how the NASCI can be beaten. I may get one just to have it...it was that nice for the price!

Looks like a great reel. I may look into a 2500 for myself. I haven't seen one yet but online they look nice.