short stem spinning reels

[johns]

Other than getting an ultra light spinning reel are there any 2500 or 3000 size reels with a shorter stem? Havent used a spinning reel going on 18 years and looking for one where I can feather the line coming off the reel with my index finger on my casting hand. Must have smaller sized hands as my finger just about reaches. Thanks

[Tim Kelly]

I use my middle finger. Two fingers in front and two behind the reel seat. Middle finger on the spool to cast and release the line, then feather it at the end of the cast. It's just a matter of practicing and getting the muscle memory. I don't think there are any significantly shorter stemmed reels, much shorter and knuckles would get bashed.

[johns]

Thanks for the info and the solution , just what I needed. I do love the control of my bait casters. Now to go practice

[Handler]

Also, short stem may not be good because you want the spool aligned with the first guide. The geometry of each rod and reel is different, unless you ago custom with a custom rod designed around a reel.

To slow done cast, I usually feather the line between the spool and first guide with my other hand.

[poisonokie]

Also, short stem may not be good because you want the spool aligned with the first guide. The geometry of each rod and reel is different, unless you ago custom with a custom rod designed around a reel.

To slow done cast, I usually feather the line between the spool and first guide with my other hand.

This. I use my left hand to feather the line since it's there ready then flip the bail and start feeling, anyway. It probably offers more in the way of control that way and you can keep a solid grip on the rod with your right hand.