Been using gs4000's since they got released and they do everything I want except for having a decent retrieve ratio which proves a problem with a fish on.
I really don't want to move up to big pits on 9ft rods and even baby pits feel too big - is there a middle ground I can look at?
I really don't want to move up to big pits on 9ft rods and even baby pits feel too big - is there a middle ground I can look at?
In reply to Post #1
People like the Okuma 6000 reels, would they fit the bill?
I have full big pits on my 9ft scopes and they feel totally fine to me. Previously had Shimano baitrunners and while the spool obviously is bigger, they're not actually any bigger in overall external dimensions (and are lighter).
People like the Okuma 6000 reels, would they fit the bill?
I have full big pits on my 9ft scopes and they feel totally fine to me. Previously had Shimano baitrunners and while the spool obviously is bigger, they're not actually any bigger in overall external dimensions (and are lighter).
In reply to Post #1
They don't actually have that slow a retrieve ratio, just a small spool.
Shimano Stradic and many other spinning models are available in higher gear ratios, the 4000 is more like a 3000 daiwa though so heavy mono behaves terribly
They don't actually have that slow a retrieve ratio, just a small spool.
Shimano Stradic and many other spinning models are available in higher gear ratios, the 4000 is more like a 3000 daiwa though so heavy mono behaves terribly
In reply to Post #2
Get on the Okuma 6000s. Fit perfectly on 9ft. Or if your budget allows - shimano 5500 XTDs.
Get on the Okuma 6000s. Fit perfectly on 9ft. Or if your budget allows - shimano 5500 XTDs.
I love the gs4000 until one broke the other day. Literally just gave up overnight. Have been perfect for 2 years
In reply to Post #5
Love mine as well on my 10ft 2.25tc scopes, never had a problem with the retrieve, hope the issue you have is a one off.
Love mine as well on my 10ft 2.25tc scopes, never had a problem with the retrieve, hope the issue you have is a one off.
In reply to Post #1
A faster retrieve ratio will have less cranking power.
A faster retrieve ratio will have less cranking power.
In reply to Post #6
And me buddy. Managed to get another to replace it. Lad is trying to find some bearings for it for me but not looking good
And me buddy. Managed to get another to replace it. Lad is trying to find some bearings for it for me but not looking good
In reply to Post #8
Loads of bearings on ebay, you just need a very accurate vernier gauge (not micrometer) to measure ID, OD, and width.
Loads of bearings on ebay, you just need a very accurate vernier gauge (not micrometer) to measure ID, OD, and width.
In reply to Post #8
There are NO bearings in a fishing reel that are not readily available.
None are one offs or specials.
There are NO bearings in a fishing reel that are not readily available.
None are one offs or specials.
In reply to Post #9
You don't need a micrometer to measure off the shelf bearings.
A vernier is much cheaper and easier to use.
A micrometer for bearing use is only necessary for engineers doing regrinds.
You don't need a micrometer to measure off the shelf bearings.
A vernier is much cheaper and easier to use.
A micrometer for bearing use is only necessary for engineers doing regrinds.
In reply to Post #1
I've been using Emblem BR25As for barbel fishing as I prefer a slightly larger spool and a front drag over my previous oldskool 5010 GT baitrunners - they're light, cast well and have decent cranking power for such a compact reel.
If you want to spend more the Castizm BR25A is basically the same reel but with pimped materials - again 107mm retrieve per turn and 5.3:1 ratio
I wouldn't class either as baby big-pits although they are marketed as such
I've been using Emblem BR25As for barbel fishing as I prefer a slightly larger spool and a front drag over my previous oldskool 5010 GT baitrunners - they're light, cast well and have decent cranking power for such a compact reel.
If you want to spend more the Castizm BR25A is basically the same reel but with pimped materials - again 107mm retrieve per turn and 5.3:1 ratio
I wouldn't class either as baby big-pits although they are marketed as such
In reply to Post #11
Yes, vernier is the correct term, that's what I meant. I even have one
Yes, vernier is the correct term, that's what I meant. I even have one
In reply to Post #13
If we want to be really anal, digital calipers is the correct term.
Vernier calipers are callipers with a vernier scale to determine the measurements... hence the name vernier calipers......
If we want to be really anal, digital calipers is the correct term.
Vernier calipers are callipers with a vernier scale to determine the measurements... hence the name vernier calipers......
In reply to Post #14
But I only have old fashioned vernier and micrometer not gone digital.
But I only have old fashioned vernier and micrometer not gone digital.