what's up guys, basically I am conflicted between a 1000 and 2500 size reel... maybe even 2000 size but feel like might as well get the 2500 at that point. Anyway I don't fish spinning setups a ton but I'm wanting to get into it so I can take it to the creeks so for sure some smaller sun fish some rock bass and the occasional 2-3lb max smallmouth will be targeted as well. I just don't want having the 1000 to screw me out of a decent bass when it comes. going to put it on a 6'6 rod medium fast. wanting to use braid. thanks for anyone that has any advice. 

2500 for me on all but ultralight setups.

What line do you plan to use? For fluoro or mono, I will go as large spool diameter as possible within certain reel weight, like 8oz; for braided line, I'll go with the lighter one.

2500 with 15 pound braid and that will be a pretty versatile setup. 

Agree with above. 2500 on everything but ultralight if for no other reason than 1000 sized reels get a single felt washer and a single drag washer while 2500s get a full drag stack. 

Small will work, but I’m all 2000/2500 on everything from finesse down to crappie 

get a 2175.7

I have caught a ten pounder on a 1000 size reel, so they don't generally scare me away from using one to bass fish. . . . if it is balanced with the rod it's on and ultimate casting distance is not needed. If you were only fishing creeks and didn't need casting distance a 1000 could be all you need and great for creek fishing. Daiwa does make a Legalis LT1000S that is around half the price of a Fuego if a 1000 suits you.

 

You certainly don't need a 2500 for creek fishing. On many Daiwa spinning reels, you can interchange a 2000 and 2500 spools with the arbor being the same, but the skirt of the spool is slightly larger. A 2000 with a shallow spool (from the JDM or EU market) would be the biggest I think you could 'need'.

 

Daiwa makes a Tatula LT2000S-XH, but it won't be found in any tackle seller's inventories in the USA. If weight is of less concern than the price, they also make the same reel in the Fuego line.

 

In case you hadn't noticed, I am a fan of shallow spools on spinning reels.

I’m going to go against the grain and suggest a 1000 size reel. I’m a huge fan of the Piscifun Carbon X spinning reels. It holds 100 yards of 6 pound monofilament and has 8 pounds of drag, more than enough of both for what you’re fishing for. And a ps they make shallow spool if you prefer braid.

48 minutes ago, iabass8 said:

get a 2175.7

Another Pflueger fan....YES!

 

Personally - my choice for panfish and light bass work is a 1000-2000....my Ned/Hair Jig reel is a 1000. Add a light rod and it's breeze to cast all day long....rod, reel and line on my Ned combo is under 10oz total and cost under $200.

 

I have fished Shimano 2500s for more than two decades, but I prefer the 1000 series

as I replace my reels over time.

physically my 1000 and 2500 are close in size.

 

I think a 1000 will handle a 3lb bass.  you can't choose incorrectly here.  not in my opinion.

24 minutes ago, Darth-Baiter said:

I think a 1000 will handle a 3lb bass.  

 

LOL.