Shimano 2500 vs 3000 & 4000 vs 5000

[Mattblack]

Hi All,
I realise the 2500 & 3000 Shimano reels are identical (and 4000 & 5000) except for a deeper spool allowing more line, but why wouldn't you just buy the larger versions....why do Shimano keep making the 2500 and 4000 reels?

[cobby]

Because the rotor and the spools are physically larger, adding weight. Not everyone wants the weight or needs the extra 80m or more of line capacity

[April Fool]

Hi All,
................................ but why wouldn't you just buy the larger versions....why do Shimano keep making the 2500 and 4000 reels?

In my case I fish freshwater only. I don't need a lot of line...150 metres is ample and if I got a larger spool, then I need 300 metres of braid (whatever they take) or I need backing to part fill the spool. That's one reason I can think of in my case.
cheers
Jim

[frozenpod]

The spool diameter also is part of the overall gearing of the reel.

3000 has taller gearing compared with 2500.

For squid 3000 is preferred over 2500 due to the gearing difference.

In the 4000 size I would probably prefer the 4000 over the 5000 pending on the application.

[Mattblack]

According to the website the Nasci & Stradic CI4 are identical weight and gear ratio...(not sure about the others)

[purple5ive]

According to the website the Nasci & Stradic CI4 are identical weight and gear ratio...(not sure about the others)

IN WHAT SIZES

im looking to buy a 2500 as a genral purpose reel and not sure which one to get stradic or nasci. for my cousin

[Mattblack]

According to the website the Nasci & Stradic CI4 are identical weight and gear ratio...(not sure about the others)

IN WHAT SIZES

im looking to buy a 2500 as a genral purpose reel and not sure which one to get stradic or nasci. for my cousin

Nasci/stradic Ci4 2500 and 3000 are identical except for the amount of line you can put on them.

[purple5ive]

im getting him a Exceller LT 3000
on paper looks better than the nasci for an extra 30 bucks
extra bearing, extra drag, extra line capacity and 20gm lighter it will be an ideal all rounder reel for the bay, bait and lures etc..

[bowl]

I nearly got the exceller Lt when was 80$ odd bucks.
Still deciding between the Penn conflict 2 for ,99$ Daiwa.
Tho those silver Stradic 199 r tempting

[purple5ive]

I nearly got the exceller Lt when was 80$ odd bucks.
Still deciding between the Penn conflict 2 for ,99$ Daiwa.
Tho those silver Stradic 199 r tempting

SURE it was the LT model?? thats cheap if so...