Is my reel too big?

[GlennTwenty]

Hi All,

I’ve been reading the forum for a little bit - lots of good information here. I’m just getting back in to fishing with one of my daughters. Mostly targeting trout / freshwater lakes.

I have a Shimano Ballistix Pro 762 2-4 kg “Soft Plastic Spin” rod which I’ve had a few years but hardly used with a Shimano Sienna FD 4000 reel. I think I received poor advice (and/or listened poorly) because that reel seems too big.

I bought a cheap 6’ Silstar Rod and Okuma FA30 reel for my daughter to use and it seems much lighter and I guess “balanced”.

So the question is it worth replacing the 4000 reel with a 2500? How much difference will it make? Trying to keep the cost as low as possible at this stage.

Cheers,
Glenn

[cobby]

Yep. Just find a 2500 Sienna on sale from anywhere and the balance will be a lot better

[hornet]

I agree with cobby a 2500 size reel is the perfect balanced outfit. A 2500 shimano sienna won't break the bank and is a solid performer for the price, I have two of these on my trout / bream rods..

[GlennTwenty]

Thanks Cobby and Hornet

[Sebb]

Yup, as suggested already. Get the 2500 to match 2-4 kg rod. Good setup for smaller'ish fish like trout. The weight difference will be noticeable.
Keep your 4000 reel to match with heavier class rod. In case you'll plan to fish for bigger fish.

[purple5ive]

Bcf usually have a sale every few months where they have the sienna and sonic combo with braid for 99 bucks.
Buy a new combo pock the heavier rod and the 2500 reel.
Come home and swap reels over and now you have 2 combos you can use one heavy one light.

Alternatively just buy a 2500 sienna for 40 or so bucks for the run out model and be done.

[Seniorfisho]

I would buy a 1000 reel, much better for plastics fishing as it allows you to retrieve the lure a lot slower, but you might have to spend a little bit to get a good quality one but it will be worth it

[Andrews]

I agree with what has already been said, size 2000-2500 should be perfect.

[GlennTwenty]

Thanks everyone for your feedback - I will get the smaller reel.

[meppstas]

I still have to following reels in excellent condition for sale that would suit the rod & won't break the budget... selling for $60-00 which includes postage & 5 new Mepps trout lures. (did have a 2004H as well but it just sold so taken off site)
cheers
Adrian..

2 x Daiwa Revros 1003

2 x DAIWA REVROS 1003
Features:
** Item Description: same as Revros 2004H
■ 1003
● winding length (cm / wheel revolution): 60
● gear ratio: 4.8
● its own weight (g): 230
● maximum drag force (kg): 2
● nylon winding amount (No. -m): 2.5-115 / 3-100
● PE winding amount (No. -m): 0.3-120 / 0.4-100
● Ball bearings / Roller: 4/1