HOW-TO TIP: Choosing The Right Size Spin Reel

Confused about what size reel you need for a particular fishing application? Starlo breaks it all down and simplifies the selection process using the Shimano range of spinning reels as an example.

[totalannihilation]

Thank you for this video. I have 2500, 3000 and 4000 old reels that I want to use for Snook, snapper and pompano or jack. It looks like I have what I need and don't need to buy anything anymore.

This is a very informative video. I love the proof.

[Madocthevindicator]

Here in Coastal Oregon, you rarely see a spinning reel being used, unless its for small freshwater trout. I only use them in the surf for surf perch. I was amazed to find out how many people use them for larger fish. Good video and some fish I've never seen before.

[wizardnebula]

I’ve been enjoying all of these informative videos lately

[adamzappia]

Just as it was ending I was typing a comment about gear ratios and then you mentioned you were doing that in another video. The reason for my comment was that I noticed one thing you didn’t mention early on was that jumping from say, a 1000 up to a 2500 size could also be a decision driven by retrieve speed as even at the same ratio the bigger spool will pick up a lot more like, and the difference is pretty significant when Shimano typically has low gear ratios in the 1000 size but much higher in the 2500. While I don’t think I needed to watch this video I think it’s made me want to get myself a 4000 size reel as I’ve got a bit of a gap in my lineup at the moment and that is a size that it wouldn’t hurt to own (in other words it gives me an excuse to look at getting another reel 😂)

[ridewithwarro]

Hi SS -Never thought I'd see you on the tube...lol It's been a while too. Last time I saw you was next to Mark Mccallum editor of Sporting Shooter at Yaffa Publications in the early '80's .I recall then you were off all over the places to fish and i bet not many have tackled what you have done in sports fishing.
Just a pity that this platform wasn't about then. i'd been running my very own hunting channel instead of just playing about on motorcycles.
You should know who I am - Great Inland Baits -Poaching Trout etc.
All the best!

[rushdrift]

just bought a 5000 reel the reel seat doesnt seem to fit well am I choosing the wrong rod size?

[joshzfishing]

Very informative video mate!By the way, how you think of the combo shimano Sahara 2500 and a Samaki Zing Gen 3 rod 6-12lb?Need some tips and advises .

[ChrisGousias]

thanks for the information!!! what rod length would you suggest for a twin power c3000xg? i think a ml stength fast action rod would be great for seabass fishing but i aint sure about the length as i m after 9ft seabass rods like dialuna or lunamis, but something tells me that i should stay under 9

[evanherrera]

I’m from California and these guys down here don’t use big spinning reels but I want to against the yellow Tail/ kingfish what do I need?

[shuheilawson]

Hi! I am wanting to purchase a 10-24kg spinning rod. I want to use it offshore for a variety of lures such as plastics, top water lures and slugs. I was thinking either a 8000/10, 000 sized reel. Do you have anything recommendations? I want to use it to target pelagics. Thank you!

[light]

So basically it comes down to how thick the line is you want?