Fishing reel question
Georgia Fishing
Aug 31, 2023 20:51:39 #
ranger632 wrote:
Have two 7 foot rods MH and have 4,000 reels on them and the balance is just right
It’s like a big catfish rod, I think the foot on a 4000 is slightly less than that of a 5000, I think the 5000 would fit better, that’s what I’m thinking anyway
Aug 31, 2023 20:57:54 #
bapabear wrote:
the bass in the photo were caught on a medium with a 3000 reel, no problem there, average to small fish, If I were just targeting bass like in the photos using up to 4 oz wt., I would use 2000 with 20 to 40 pound braid depending on how much junk is in the water.. That will cut your effort in half. Of course, I am old, so effort and enjoyment go in the same sentence. Again the rod makes the difference. With a 4 oz. weight a med/heavy rod would be my go to with a fast tip. or med/fast tip.
But with the rod I’m inquiring about I’m looking to catch stripers 8 lbs and up, 8 pounds being the biggest I’ve ever caught, probably only using 1 or 2 ounce weights but wanting the full 4 ounces available
Aug 31, 2023 20:59:13 #
Grizzly 17 wrote:
Nice looking fishing hole Uncle T
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Thank you, I thought it was pretty, had to share
Aug 31, 2023 21:03:00 #
Thank you everyone for your advice, I think I’ll look forward to a 5000 because of the foot of the reel being slightly bigger than the 4000, I think it will fit that rod better, I’m looking for what I can ask mrs clause for Christmas
Aug 31, 2023 21:47:53 #
Uncle_T wrote:
Ok, an 8ft spinning rod, medium heavy, made to handle lures from 1 to 4 ounces,
What size reel would you match it with?
A 5000 or a 6000?
What size reel would you match it with?
A 5000 or a 6000?
To me it depends on the fish you are going to target. Larger hard fighting fish I think I would choose the Penn Slammer IV 5500 series or the Penn Clash 4000 series if you are targeting something a little smaller.
Aug 31, 2023 22:46:30 #
TJA57 wrote:
To me it depends on the fish you are going to target. Larger hard fighting fish I think I would choose the Penn Slammer IV 5500 series or the Penn Clash 4000 series if you are targeting something a little smaller.
Yes, larger fish, not that I’m good at it yet but that’s what I want to work up to
Sep 1, 2023 09:03:04 #
Sep 1, 2023 11:21:55 #
Uncle_T wrote:
Yes, larger fish, not that I’m good at it yet but that’s what I want to work up to
The biggest reel I own for surf is a Penn 5000. That handled 30+ poind stripers, blues up to 15# and red drum up to 48 inches.
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Sep 3, 2023 10:23:25 #
Ozzie
Loc: Central Florida
The suggestion of the Shimano 4000 sounds about right to me.....they are smooth and sturdy reels. Tight lines.....print photos......
Sep 3, 2023 11:49:57 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
True question after reading all the responses. I am not being sarcastic or confrontational. Why such large reels for the targeted fish? I think of 5000+ spinning reels for big game and surf fishing very large heavy spoons?
Sep 3, 2023 14:06:33 #
bapabear wrote:
True question after reading all the responses. I am not being sarcastic or confrontational. Why such large reels for the targeted fish? I think of 5000+ spinning reels for big game and surf fishing very large heavy spoons?
It’s a big rod I want to target big stripes and also might want to use some say 11 inch spoons
I don’t feel you are sarcastic or confrontational and I appreciate your honesty
Sep 3, 2023 15:08:55 #
If I were fishing fresh water an 8 foot 1 to 4 would be big. My BIG rod for stripers from g he. Each is 11 feet long and throws 6 to 16 ounces. And I still use a 5000 level penn. It's all perspective.
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