Is there any difference in the bodies of the 5000 and 5500 or is it just spool capacity that's different?

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In reply to Post #1
Just spool capacity

In reply to Post #2
Cool, thanks

its a mix and match if you like . I have these reels and had a set of both sizes of spools. The 5000 is Ideal for fishing smaller venue's and the 5500 is useful when fishing Large Venues, e.g. Big Pits or Large Waters abroad.

In reply to Post #4
I've had the 5500 for 2 decades, just looked up the specs and quite surprised to see the Daiwa site says only 70m 14lb difference between the 2!

In reply to Post #5
Fantastic reels, wish I never sold mine.

Totally bullet proof but weigh a ton. The 5000 size holds more than enough line to fish anywhere. The 5500 is just a waste of line.

In reply to Post #7
I would say that is spot on .

I still got mine. I replaced the line clips and changed the washers to Carbontex
No need to change them as far as I'm concerned

In reply to Post #9
I bought the Weston spools, shallow with a proper line clip.

In reply to Post #9
+1. I've got cabontex on 1, ice washrrs on the other, different clips on different sets too, Jim's on 1, Weston on the other, prefer the Weston, easier to put on to due to shorter spring.
@ post 7, for normal fishing maybe but I disagree abroad.

I've just fitted the western ones to mine. Nice easy job.

But I did source some perfect size rubber washers to sit under the clip on the outside. Has made fitting the line in the clips so much easier and adds grip

I'll be looking for a good condition set of 3, either size, next week if anyone is selling...

But I did source some perfect size rubber washers to sit under the clip on the outside. Has made fitting the line in the clips so much easier and adds grip

Quite like the sound of that

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304598944029

You'll want the m3 if using the western line clips. Fit absolute perfect. And match the clip head size so can't really be seen. 0.5mm thick