JDM Reel Thread #2

[Alphahawk]

[QUOTE=TXPanfisher;4437575]Think I’m going to order a Vanquish C2500S to pair with my 75 Lunakia for bass fishing with ned rigs. Likely will put 4 lb line on there.

Thoughts on this setup? Or anyone have another reel suggestion?

Cheers!



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My thoughts are you wont go wrong with that reel.


Regards

[PickwickDam]

Think I’m going to order a Vanquish C2500S to pair with my 75 Lunakia for bass fishing with ned rigs. Likely will put 4 lb line on there.

Thoughts on this setup? Or anyone have another reel suggestion?

Cheers!


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That setup will work. I do prefer a 2000 size reel for that rod with 4 lb. test mono. As you know, the 75 Lunakia has enough backbone at the butt to set the hook on a Ned rig bite, but still bends nicely up top to protect light line. I mostly use an Exist 2505 with 5 lb. test mono line for 1/8 to 3/16 oz. lures on the 75 Luna now.

[firstout]

Just a heads up digitaka is stocking the airity ST. Havent checked the other retailers yet. Got a FC ST 1000p on the way to pair with my 610 lunakia

[TXPanfisher]

For those who have the 6’7” Eradicator, what reel are you pairing it with? Upon purchasing the rod, I paired it with it the 1000s Abu Garcia MGX Theta. That reel weighs 163 grams. I’m curious what the sweet spot weight wise is for the Eradicator. I started to wonder if the MGX theta weighs too much for the rod.

Your thoughts are appreciated!


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[Shru63]

For those who have the 6’7” Eradicator, what reel are you pairing it with? Upon purchasing the rod, I paired it with it the 1000s Abu Garcia MGX Theta. That reel weighs 163 grams. I’m curious what the sweet spot weight wise is for the Eradicator. I started to wonder if the MGX theta weighs too much for the rod.

Your thoughts are appreciated!


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Personally i use a 23 vanquish 1000sss
but i only own vanquish reels and 1 soare xr
the soare xr is paired with the daiwa ags xul rod

[Alphahawk]

I had it paired with an MGX Theta and it felt fine. Caught a lot of fish with that setup and made thousands of casts with it. Sold that reel then strapped a Zenon on it and it also felt fine. While you can certainly tell the weight difference with the Zenon both reels balanced well. It is designed to handle 1000 and 2000 series reels.


Regards


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[TXPanfisher]

Personally i use a 23 vanquish 1000sss
but i only own vanquish reels and 1 soare xr
the soare xr is paired with the daiwa ags xul rod

Thanks for the reply. I’ve put it on a 23 vanquish as well and enjoyed it.

I had it paired with an MGX Theta and it felt fine. Caught a lot of fish with that setup and made thousands of casts with it. Sold that reel then strapped a Zenon on it and it also felt fine. While you can certainly tell the weight difference with the Zenon both reels balanced well. It is designed to handle 1000 and 2000 series reels.


Regards


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Thanks Randy. I haven’t fished it with zenon yet but might give it a try. Is that pretty much your go to now for the eradicator?

Cheers


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[Alphahawk]

Thanks for the reply. I’ve put it on a 23 vanquish as well and enjoyed it.



Thanks Randy. I haven’t fished it with zenon yet but might give it a try. Is that pretty much your go to now for the eradicator?

Cheers


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Oh yeah.


Regards


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[jawjatek]

For those who have the 6’7” Eradicator, what reel are you pairing it with? Upon purchasing the rod, I paired it with it the 1000s Abu Garcia MGX Theta. That reel weighs 163 grams. I’m curious what the sweet spot weight wise is for the Eradicator. I started to wonder if the MGX theta weighs too much for the rod.
Your thoughts are appreciated!

I have 2: Daiwa Presso ("21 1000LT) on one, MGX Theta 1000S on another. Both great on that rod.

[DonF]

I have no idea what that rod or reels are. What I found out for myself years ago is that there are a lot of rod and reels that will work fine, just find one that appeals to you. If that rod is an ultra light rod, I'd only look at UK reels. Also on UL rod and reels I like a max 4 pound line and when I can find it 2 pound. Should give you an idea on the rod what the rod will handle. What is not good is chasing someone else's idea of good. Go look if you can and handle it a bit and it will probably grab you or it won't. Don't be fooled thinking if it cost a lot of money it's just right. An expensive rod slammed in a door or stepped on breaks just like any cheap rod.