istalvey
Trout
6000' in Afghanistan
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Post by istalvey on May 31, 2013 15:46:43 GMT -5
I am a fan of Penn reels and have one of the Sargus 3000 series. I am looking at maybe a Penn Battle 4000 soon. As a fairly inexperienced inshore guy I need your guys advice on what size to get. Is 4000 overkill or a nice addition to the 3000? I expect the typical 12" to 20" fish with he occasional 30"+ bull. I will probably mix the reels on a combo of 6.5 to 7' one piece light/medium weight rods. This sounding about right for that In shore slam or am I in need of some schooling? All advice is appreciated.
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Post by nubby on May 31, 2013 18:12:34 GMT -5
I personally like the Shimano 2500 CI reel myself. I believe that a 4000 reel would be an overkill here. If you are in a kayak and hook up with an 30+ red you just enjoy the sleigh ride. When looking at rods consider one long enough to be able to clear the tip of your kayak when the fish decides to run around the other side of the yak.
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Post by gabreamyaker on May 31, 2013 18:43:47 GMT -5
i too like the peen reels and have the sagrus 3000 and i have 1 of the 4000 to. also if you can find them i like the peen 109 bait casting reels. as for rods i like a 6.5 to 7ft medium to medium light, cant beat those ugly sticks for the price and have had one snap on me yet.
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Post by 3spots on May 31, 2013 20:35:54 GMT -5
A 4000 size reel would be over kill for inshore species. A 3000 will catch all you will encounter to include 30+" reds and sharks.
The yak acts as part of your drag system when you come off the anchor after hooking into a larger fish.
I use 7 1/2' medium fast action spinning rods and 10 or 15 lb braided line with a 25-30 lb flourished leader. I use the lighter line and longer rods to toss the light lures that I use.
I too use 2500 series reels and have caught plenty of inshore fish.
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istalvey
Trout
6000' in Afghanistan
Posts: 106
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Post by istalvey on Jun 1, 2013 1:59:18 GMT -5
Great feedback guys. I would have never thought about having to clear the kayak nubby! Looks like a 2000/2500 it is then.
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Post by troutman on Jun 2, 2013 20:42:02 GMT -5
I have several 4000 series reels, and have recently dropped down to the 2500 series. I just bought a 1000 series penn battle, haven't had any troubles yet. Lighter=all day long casting. I still carry one of my 4000 series reels with me, but I rarely use it. It's worth it to me in the Kayak to give up a little spool size for a lighter reel. Makes the fight that much funner also!
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Post by jerseyjoe on Jun 3, 2013 10:58:11 GMT -5
2500 is the perfect size (for me). The Shimano Stadic Ci4 is great and I love mine, but I think my 2500 Stradic FJ might be my favorite reel of all. The FJ is a few bucks cheaper than the Ci4.
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