4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
I have a Loomis IMX-PRO 901SJR(7'6" L/F) spinning Rod on the way. I've read and seen on video that some anglers are using 4000 size spinning reels on their 7'6" L/ML spinning rods for hair jigs, Ned's and small swimbaits. Some claim they get more distance with the larger spool and less line twist. I'm not sure how much more distance they actually do achieve(?). Plus, is the distant worth the extra weight of a 4000 reel? Wanted to ask if any you guys use a 4000 reel? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
4000 by Daiwa or Shimano? My Daiwa 3000 has bigger spool in diameter than 4000 Stella.
Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
The gain in casting distance aside (probably would only be marginal), I think a heavier reel would help to balance the outfit a bit better esp. one intended for rod tip-up techniques.
Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
My thinking on both matters as well. I have a Sustain FB that weighs in at 10.1 oz. that will give me a better idea on balance. Some of the 4000 reels are around that 10 oz. range.
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Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
There are a number of 4000/40 size reels 7.5-8oz, so not all that much weight added, if needing/wanting to keep weight in check.cutthroat wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 2:53 pmI have a Loomis IMX-PRO 901SJR(7'6" L/F) spinning Rod on the way. I've read and seen on video that some anglers are using 4000 size spinning reels on their 7'6" L/ML spinning rods for hair jigs, Ned's and small swimbaits. Some claim they get more distance with the larger spool and less line twist. I'm not sure how much more distance they actually do achieve(?). Plus, is the distant worth the extra weight of a 4000 reel? Wanted to ask if any you guys use a 4000 reel? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
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Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
I use a 2500 stella on my 901nrx and it balances pretty well, not perfect but pretty good, I also have a certate 3000
on a MB Flyssa and the balance is the same as my NRX combo.
I sell a lot of fly rods where I work and none of them are balanced if that helps your decision
on a MB Flyssa and the balance is the same as my NRX combo.
I sell a lot of fly rods where I work and none of them are balanced if that helps your decision
Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
I used to use Daiwa's size 3000 (54mm diameter spool) on my ML, M, MH Legend Extreme St. Croix rods, because I thought the bigger spool gives me the edge on distance (it always was speculation about it), which I never actually properly tested.
Since I replaced those rods to same rods, I had to downsize the reels to 2500 spool diameter for them, because the St. Croix makes them now with 20mm stripper (instead of 25mm) guide
I would say - yes, you can use the size 3000(4000) on M/MH rods, if the stripper guide is a big enough on your reels.
Since I replaced those rods to same rods, I had to downsize the reels to 2500 spool diameter for them, because the St. Croix makes them now with 20mm stripper (instead of 25mm) guide
I would say - yes, you can use the size 3000(4000) on M/MH rods, if the stripper guide is a big enough on your reels.
Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
Thanks. There is a few models that are in the 6oz. range.QUAKEnSHAKE wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:01 pmThere are a number of 4000/40 size reels 7.5-8oz, so not all that much weight added, if needing/wanting to keep weight in check.cutthroat wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 2:53 pmI have a Loomis IMX-PRO 901SJR(7'6" L/F) spinning Rod on the way. I've read and seen on video that some anglers are using 4000 size spinning reels on their 7'6" L/ML spinning rods for hair jigs, Ned's and small swimbaits. Some claim they get more distance with the larger spool and less line twist. I'm not sure how much more distance they actually do achieve(?). Plus, is the distant worth the extra weight of a 4000 reel? Wanted to ask if any you guys use a 4000 reel? What are the advantages and disadvantages?
Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
I have a couple of 10' NRX fly rods and both don't balance perfect either.BRONZEBACK32 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 9:23 pmI use a 2500 stella on my 901nrx and it balances pretty well, not perfect but pretty good, I also have a certate 3000
on a MB Flyssa and the balance is the same as my NRX combo.
I sell a lot of fly rods where I work and none of them are balanced if that helps your decision
Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
Would it be safe to say that the distance you had on the 3000 reel was barely noticeable?Cracker wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:41 amI used to use Daiwa's size 3000 (54mm diameter spool) on my ML, M, MH Legend Extreme St. Croix rods, because I thought the bigger spool gives me the edge on distance (it always was speculation about it), which I never actually properly tested.
Since I replaced those rods to same rods, I had to downsize the reels to 2500 spool diameter for them, because the St. Croix makes them now with 20mm stripper (instead of 25mm) guide
I would say - yes, you can use the size 3000(4000) on M/MH rods, if the stripper guide is a big enough on your reels.
Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
Barely noticeable, when we are talking 25mm stripper guide, and you will probably even decrease your distance on 20mm stripper.cutthroat wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:51 amWould it be safe to say that the distance you had on the 3000 reel was barely noticeable?Cracker wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:41 amI used to use Daiwa's size 3000 (54mm diameter spool) on my ML, M, MH Legend Extreme St. Croix rods, because I thought the bigger spool gives me the edge on distance (it always was speculation about it), which I never actually properly tested.
Since I replaced those rods to same rods, I had to downsize the reels to 2500 spool diameter for them, because the St. Croix makes them now with 20mm stripper (instead of 25mm) guide
I would say - yes, you can use the size 3000(4000) on M/MH rods, if the stripper guide is a big enough on your reels.
Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
Thanks.Cracker wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 11:35 amBarely noticeable, when we are talking 25mm stripper guide, and you will probably even decrease your distance on 20mm stripper.cutthroat wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 10:51 amWould it be safe to say that the distance you had on the 3000 reel was barely noticeable?Cracker wrote: ↑Fri Jan 10, 2020 6:41 amI used to use Daiwa's size 3000 (54mm diameter spool) on my ML, M, MH Legend Extreme St. Croix rods, because I thought the bigger spool gives me the edge on distance (it always was speculation about it), which I never actually properly tested.
Since I replaced those rods to same rods, I had to downsize the reels to 2500 spool diameter for them, because the St. Croix makes them now with 20mm stripper (instead of 25mm) guide
I would say - yes, you can use the size 3000(4000) on M/MH rods, if the stripper guide is a big enough on your reels.
Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
I like a 3000 size shimano spinner on my 7'5 medium powered rod.
i think a 4000 would be way too bulky
i think a 4000 would be way too bulky
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Re: 4000 Spinning Reels for 7'6" L Rods
4000 size Daiwa's in the LT sizing is perfect. The larger spool also reduces line twist.