Most versatile reel sizes?

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Re: Most versatile reel sizes?

Post by DougieK » Thu Aug 08, 2019 7:07 pm

I fish almost exclusively in VIC with a biomaster 5000 spooled with 12lb tasline. It's light enough to go on a squid rod and heavy enough to handle the biggest not kingfish you're likely to hook.

The 2500/3000 sizes are deffs more popular with the squid/bream/flatty crews but if i wanted an all rounder I wouldn't hesitate to buy a second one.
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Re: Most versatile reel sizes?

Post by RedRob » Sat Aug 10, 2019 5:37 pm

IMO the 2500 is the most versatile. Shimano and Daiwa both at that size drag is increased substantially. Good braid and not much you couldn't pull in. Odds are you will never use the max drag anyhow. A 3500 on the other hand with the same rod will out cast a 2500. Bigger spool less line friction. I use a 1000 for short cast and drop shot for smaller fish off a boat, but use a 2000 and 2500 when I want a little more distance or trying to skip under a dock. If you're casting more lures now, a 3500 with a 7-8ft rod rated for the lure weight and try staying below the max line rating and a 3500 will cast good distance. The longer the lure is in the water the better your chances. A 4000-6000 for down rigging or surf casting.

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