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I am sorry but I posted this under a "guest" when I noticed there is no email notification of responses for a guest. The admins can feel free to delete my other thread in this forum.
I am purchasing a new Shimano Symetre spinning reel soon. I don't know what the differences are between the reels with the larger line capacities etc. I am looking at the 2500 FI Symetre and the 4000FI models. one holds 6,8,10 lb test line and the other 8,10,12 lb test. My ugly stick rod says it is rated for 8-15 lb test line.
I am fishing primarily for bass and panfish but I would like the best all round reel. The bass in the lake behind my house are in the 2+ lb range usually. Not lunkers by any means but fun to catch. Any suggestions on which reel would serve me best? I fish a lot of rubber worm carolina rigs and top water buzz baits.
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Welcome aboard hytek. Thanks for taking the time to register.
If you were to buy only 1 setup and it was supposed to cover only those 2 species, I would go for the 2500 and spool it with 6lb. I would only go with the larger one if I seriously needed more line capacity.
That is not the case though.
Bass and Panfish can easily be reached within 40 feet from shore.[cool]
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Ok thanks...that brings up another question from your answer....The 1500 model is rated for 4-6-8 lb test line. Would this be a better option given I would be using 6lb line.
Maybe I am beating this to death. If so I apologize. I am thinking the only real difference between the reels is the line capacity. Would I be correct in assuming that?
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6lb would be perfect for the type of fishing that you mentioned. Don't worry about the questions. That is why we are here.
Did you notice the signs around that says "Community" of Anglers??? We share with each other and learn from each other.
What type of structure is in your water where you plan to fish??? Are there trees, logs, rocks, boulders, stumps sticking out of the water??
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Welcome to BFT, hytek!
Count another vote for the 2500 series here.
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Well I will be doing primarily strip mine pit fishing. These are lakes formed by the strip mining of coal years ago. They have steep inclines and not much heavy cover so horsing the bass out of weeds is not really a problem. I probably don't need heavier line than 6-8 lb max.
I also have a small lake behind my house full of bass primarily 1-2 pounds. Not lunkers by any means but sure a lot of fun to catch. I use primarily artificial worms with Carolina Rigs and buzz baits there. You have to go weedless for all the algae in the summer months.
I was thinking the 2500 was best for me as well. The only reason I asked about the 4000 is because it seems readily available on Ebay more so than the 2500.
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I have 2 of the 2500's and have them spooled with 6# flouro. I use them for ice fishing mostly and they have worked great for me. I've caught trout up to about 5 lbs with them and have been impressed with the smooth drags. I don't think you'll be disappointed!
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If the Bass are 1 to 2 lbs, have plenty of food and you release them after catching, you will watch them grow up to some good size bass in the future.
Once they are nice and big, you can step up to the next sized reel or even get yourself a whole new outfit just for handling the lunker sized Bass.[cool]
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I think you are making the right choise on the reels and line wt .
Which type of line are you planning on using ?
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My choise is by preferance , not by mechanically better . I'm no expert in that .
I have the rear drag because the fish I get can peel off a hundred yards in a few seconds , a front drag would put my fingers in the way of line spooling off if an adjustment were needed .
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Again this is just a matter of preference but I have the front drag model Symetre and that works great for me. Even if the drag is peeling out it doesn't get in the way of the adjustment at all. So far I have loved this reel!
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vantage of front drag adjustment versus rear drag adjustment for this model reel? It seems the front drag is much more popular.
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] I agree with you, I have the Symetre 4000 and 2000 and both have front drag. I love fishing with both of these reels. I have 12# test on the 4000 and 8# test on the 2000.