Spinning Reel advice

[TheLastRodBender]

Personally i'm a shimano fan... I've also helped a couple 'newer' anglers with selecting their first spinning reel, and they've been very happy with Shimano as well... i wont dig into brand as much as i will size to help you out.


I noticed you mentioned putting it on a 'M' action rod, and with that i would suggest a 2500 series.  I've gone a 2500 mounted on a 7' MH rod that i absolutely WEAR OUT and it's awesome.  I can cast a weightless senko all day, as well as thrown on a 3/8oz bullet weight on a t-rig, and be just as comfortable.  Make sure you balance the weight out though, dont go with a 4000 unless you need it... it's going to be bottom heavy.

[TNDiver]

Yup, got the 2500.  Can't wait to get the rod and some 10 lb braid and then will be ready!

[Pferox]

Man, that 4000 speed spool is like a feather, balances a 7 ft medium glass rod and is sweet. Casts like a dream, and holds enough 20lb fireline to do the job in the salt for sure.

I have a couple Penn reels in the 2000 and 3000 series and they seem to balance out a graphite rod better, sometimes I worry about the line capacity though.

I think you made a great choice in reels. Congratulations.

[bass1cpr]

   TNDiver congrats on the good deal  your going to love that reel.