Can I ask a stupid question: I am not a skilled life long fisherman so some of the normal phrases that get tossed around I don’t understand. Reel size. “I’m using a 2500, 3000, 3500….

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Jan 22, 2022 16:16:44 #

Tocino Loc: Folsom, Ca.

I am not a skilled life long fisherman so some of the normal phrases that get tossed around I don’t understand.
Reel size. “I’m using a 2500, 3000, 3500…. Is this just a regular sizing term for reels? Spinning, baitcaster or both?
Does it have something to do lb test? Spool size? What you’re fishing for? Ocean/fresh water?
I’m sure I can Google it but the real pros are on the stage. Experience matters.
Thanks for the help.
Greg in Folsom

Jan 22, 2022 16:22:54 #

Fishing Fool Loc: redding, ca

It's the physical size of the spinning reel. The smaller the number the smaller poundage line and amount of line on spooks can differ tremendously.
Go you a high quality sporting goods store and you can handle all ot he different sizes based on what you are going to be fishing for.

Jan 22, 2022 16:30:14 #

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

Might help you.

https://sportfishingbuddy.com/spinning-reel-sizes/
https://www.sportfishingmag.com/techniques/picking-coventional-fishing-reel/
https://www.fishingcommand.com/baitcasting-reel-sizes/

Jan 22, 2022 16:38:19 #

Slimshady Loc: Central Pennsylvania

And just so you know. We don’t consider any question stupid. If I don’t know something don’t be afraid to ask

Jan 22, 2022 16:45:55 #

J in Cleveland Loc: Cleveland, Ohio

Slimshady wrote:

And just so you know. We don’t consider any question stupid. If I don’t know something don’t be afraid to ask

Absolutely correct. I watched this subject just because I thought I knew the answer and wanted to see if I did. Learn new stuff here all the time. Only stupid questions are those left unasked. IMO

Jan 22, 2022 18:26:44 #

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

charlykilo wrote:

Might help you.

https://sportfishingbuddy.com/spinning-reel-sizes/
https://www.sportfishingmag.com/techniques/picking-coventional-fishing-reel/
https://www.fishingcommand.com/baitcasting-reel-sizes/

Thanks Charly, that clarifies the situation a lot. It's too bad that the manufacturers won't agree on a standard for everyone to follow. That goes for older reels too. I have some from the '80s and '90s that the model numbers don't match the modern
Standard at all.

Jan 22, 2022 19:20:51 #

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Slimshady wrote:

And just so you know. We don’t consider any question stupid. If I don’t know something don’t be afraid to ask

Ditto what Slim says.

Jan 22, 2022 20:13:54 #

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

Fredfish wrote:

That is why the 3 types are now standardized sizes/brands. It was not a govt idea. It works.

Jan 22, 2022 21:18:31 #

Catfish hunter Loc: Riggins idaho (Paradise)

charlykilo wrote:

That is why the 3 types are now standardized sizes/brands. It was not a govt idea. It works.

Good point.

Jan 22, 2022 21:44:18 #

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

charlykilo wrote:

That is why the 3 types are now standardized sizes/brands. It was not a govt idea. It works.

There's quite a bit of difference between brands if you look at line capacity. 20-40 yards difference with the same lb test, for spinning reels that are supposed to be the same size.

Jan 22, 2022 21:48:19 #

charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca

Not sure but it is frame size not spool??

Jan 22, 2022 22:09:49 #

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

charlykilo wrote:

Not sure but it is frame size not spool??

Might be Charly, but line capacity would mean more, in my opinion. But maybe that's just me?

Jan 23, 2022 10:55:06 #

Tocino Loc: Folsom, Ca.

Thanks everyone. This helps a lot. 👍

Jan 23, 2022 11:49:33 #