Thread: JDM reels relating to panfish

Originally Posted by redearhoosier

Does anyone here have the Gekkabijin MX LT 1000S-P? I like the 1000 size reels and this looks like a pretty nice reel for $162. It's listed as 7/1 bearings.

I have the 2000 series in the reel you are asking about. I too prefer the 1000 size for UL fishing, cast and retrieve, but I wanted a reel with a little faster gear ratio for two main applications, float fishing and vertical jigging. I was looking for a little bit bigger spool capacity also. While float fishing, casting to a target and keeping the bait in the zone is important, but when your cast/presentation is over the higher gear ratio will get you back in and back out quicker. I know this sounds trivial, but I Bass fished plastics for years and when you can make more casts and more presentations then you are increasing your odds at getting the bait in front of a fish. 7.1 ratio bait casting reels were where I left off, but man were they fast to me. As far as the reel, here are the specs on mine, I am sure the 1000 series is lighter. I like the color, partial to red/black/silver.
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Caught this old Bully Sunday afternoon on the reel, drag performed flawlessly.
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