The drag is essential component of a good spinning reel using light line for bass fishing. After the rod loads up the drag better work smoothly or good bye bass.

Tom

 

 

All the reel needs to do is store and retrieve line. The rod will fight the fish. A 1000 size should be more than adequate. 

 

 

Agree with both of these. My Stradics have excellent

drag systems, and my palm acts as the extra drag 

when needed. Never had an issue.

 

I've found great success fighting bass with M rods

from 5'9" to 6'6" on the 1000s.

Any size reel with a good drag will work fine.  I like 1000-size reels for their lighter weight.  I use a Daiwa Tournament SS 1300 Whisker (1000 size spooled with 20# braid) for inshore striped bass fishing and it does just FINE!  

 

Tight lines,

Bob