Looking to balance it onto a 12ft 2,5lb shimano rod
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Have a look at the Daiwa GS4000 cracking reel for the money
Have a look at the Daiwa GS4000 cracking reel for the money
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I generally use a 5000 size baitrunner on my floater rods (both are 11ft hi s 2 1/4)... balances them perfectly and allows me to make long casts with controllers or fish at close range freelining. Handy to be able to lay the rod down and not risk losing it... but sadly, Shimano no longer make baitrunners in this size, but the 4000 size is still viable or the 6000D series, which is what I would go for if I wanted to change. Certainly would not recommend the default choice of a Daiwa SS2600 - ancient coffee grinders is the only way I could describe those things, ah but they look nice... LOL.
I generally use a 5000 size baitrunner on my floater rods (both are 11ft hi s 2 1/4)... balances them perfectly and allows me to make long casts with controllers or fish at close range freelining. Handy to be able to lay the rod down and not risk losing it... but sadly, Shimano no longer make baitrunners in this size, but the 4000 size is still viable or the 6000D series, which is what I would go for if I wanted to change. Certainly would not recommend the default choice of a Daiwa SS2600 - ancient coffee grinders is the only way I could describe those things, ah but they look nice... LOL.
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some of the Shimano 4000 size baitrunners are superb, with great clutches. the 4000D is readily available too, nice and light. Thunnus 4000 if you have cash to spare, there's something for all budgets.
Daiwa 2600 another obvious choice.
some of the Shimano 4000 size baitrunners are superb, with great clutches. the 4000D is readily available too, nice and light. Thunnus 4000 if you have cash to spare, there's something for all budgets.
Daiwa 2600 another obvious choice.
I bought a Aero x 4000FA last year for use on my 9' 2.75lb & 12' 2lb Torrix, only got round to using on the former for floater fishing, close to medium range I was very impressed with it. If that's a bench mark for 4000 size Shimano reels I'm not sure you can go wrong.
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Daiwa 4012tdm or if like me you prefer a rear drag then shimano super gt 4000.
Daiwa 4012tdm or if like me you prefer a rear drag then shimano super gt 4000.
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Shimano 5010 Aero GT . . .have had a pair of these since time began . . .
. . .although the spools are narrow (and can cause a lot of twist with mono) but I always surface fish with braid so don't have this issue. The bait runner also gives you security should you need to put the rod down occasionally . . .
Shimano 5010 Aero GT . . .have had a pair of these since time began . . .
. . .although the spools are narrow (and can cause a lot of twist with mono) but I always surface fish with braid so don't have this issue. The bait runner also gives you security should you need to put the rod down occasionally . . .
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Another vote for the 5010 gt
Another vote for the 5010 gt
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I use a shimano 4000 twin power - gold and silver one - on a 2lb floater rod - lovely reel (though can be a bit rare).
I use a shimano 4000 twin power - gold and silver one - on a 2lb floater rod - lovely reel (though can be a bit rare).
It all depends on your budget really.
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I would second the daiwa TDM, or if on more of a budget the legalis is a good deal.
I would second the daiwa TDM, or if on more of a budget the legalis is a good deal.
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controversial but the ss2600 lovely reel and great looking
controversial but the ss2600 lovely reel and great looking
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controversial but the ss2600 lovely reel and great looking
controversial but the ss2600 lovely reel and great looking
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Wychwood 5000FD is a great little reel. Ive been using one all year. Actually a good reel. Well worth considering.
Wychwood 5000FD is a great little reel. Ive been using one all year. Actually a good reel. Well worth considering.
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I was recommended a Daiwa Theory SP reel a few years ago and I managed to grab 3 before they were discontinued (the gold and black ones) and I have to say they're a cracking little reel. If I were looking now I'd be tempted to look at something similar, probably some kind of lure fishing/feeder reel given that you'd probably be casting/retrieving a fair bit. I wouldn't bother with anything "big pit" as they're too heavy. After all, they're designed to sit on buzzers all day.
The TDR is a good shout as is a GS4000. Probably not bad places to start.
For something a bit left field, maybe a Daiwa Prorex V LT. Not very carpy looking though!
I was recommended a Daiwa Theory SP reel a few years ago and I managed to grab 3 before they were discontinued (the gold and black ones) and I have to say they're a cracking little reel. If I were looking now I'd be tempted to look at something similar, probably some kind of lure fishing/feeder reel given that you'd probably be casting/retrieving a fair bit. I wouldn't bother with anything "big pit" as they're too heavy. After all, they're designed to sit on buzzers all day.
The TDR is a good shout as is a GS4000. Probably not bad places to start.
For something a bit left field, maybe a Daiwa Prorex V LT. Not very carpy looking though!