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Anybody else here like to use the little 500 size spinning reels? I have a few with 2 lb mono on various length ultralight rods. Have heard several guys say they have issues with the small reels but I rarely do. Have tried larger reels but anything over 1000 size just doesn't feel comfortable to me on ultralight rods. Just seeing what other bluegill fans think/prefer.
I’ve always liked bigger reels. Bigger reels have bigger spools. Bigger spools give more casting distance and better overall line management.
1000 and 2000 size are the same only spool slightly bigger. I still use my shimano 750 but happy with Daiwa Tatula 1000 and 2000. The Tatula even though a little bit bigger but still lighter than 750.
I use both, 500 and 1000 Shimano for me. Super smooth and light.
Yes I also have a 1000 size Shimano with 8lb braid. I do agree that the bigger reels cast farther but most of our gill fishing is in smaller farm ponds/rivers/creeks where a cane pole would work (and my youngest loves to use sometimes). Will probably seriously consider going to a 1000 if/when we ever fish bigger waters in the future.But man I sure get a kick out if using those tiny 500s!
I like the size of the 500 because it just screams "I'm ultralight fishing", but the 1000 size seems to be the sweet spot for me. The spool is big enough to put larger line on for bass fishing if you so desired. I'm really liking the Daiwa Regal LT 1000D, but the one issue I have is that it's rated to hold 250 yards of 4# mono. That's just absurd, IMHO. I wish there were an option for a shallow spool that held 100 yards of 4# mono. That's my only complaint on the reel. They don't make it in a size smaller than 1000.
I was eyeing those as well and thought the same thing. Don't know where I'd ever need that much 4lb mono!
DAIWA ： レガリス - Web site
Is this not the same reel with the shallow spool? Says it holds 70 yards of 4lb Nylon, plenty for Panfish
Available for 94 bucks and free shipping...
DIGITAKA! - Japan Fishing Tackle Store
Hmm. I was wondering why there was no JDM Regal LT reel. Sure looks like the same reel.
As for OP's question, 1000 is as low as I go these days. Most of my reels are 2000 size.
I’ve had a couple of 500’s but literallywore the gears out of them. The 1000’s and 1500’s are good for me and I feel the bigger diameter spools have smoother drags and less coil in the mono from the small spools of the 500’s. At better too. Just my 2 cents.
I already have the Legalis. I just want a shallow spool. I have not been able to find one for sale.
On the other hand, the Piscifun sells separate/stand-alone shallow spools for their Carbon-X 1000, 2000 and 3000 reels. And it's a mere $14. Why can't Diawa?
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Originally Posted by StantheMan2567
Piscifun obviously does a better job of utilizing slave labor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishfishwish
It's not about labor. I'd pay more for the Diawa spool. They don't appear to offer it, even though they put them on the 1000S. My guess is that they don't see a large enough market in the USA.
The one linked is the Legalis LT, which has 5+1 bearings. The Regal LT is 9+1. I think Daiwa is missing the crappie boat in the US market.Quote:
Originally Posted by jawjatek
I can buy a shallow spool for my 50 year old Mitchell 309 but not my brand new Diawa Legalis. :biggrin
The Mitchells were ahead of their time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fishfishwish
I prefer a 1000 size. Putting some old mono backing solves the line capacity issue.