The Truth About Spinning Reel Sizes!! (2500 vs 3000 vs 4000)

Aren't all 2500 spinning reel sizes and so on the same???

A Daiwa Fuego 2500 should be the same size as a Daiwa BG 2500 right?

WRONG!

There are plenty of differences between the different series of reels from Daiwa and other reel manufacturers.

Are the differences that significant though?

YES - there are plenty of factors to take into account from bulkiness and weight to gear ratio and inches per turn!!!

What questions do you have about spinning reel sizes?

[richarde]

Great video. I bought a BG 4000 and a Penn Battle 4000 II, and the BG was more like a 5000 when compared to the Battle. I returned the Battle; the BG was a better tool for my needs and the BG seemed to be higher quality.

[jkg]

As an old rod builder, I appreciate you guys covering one of the many topics we discuss with a customer - reel weight/size - as it seriously matters with overall balance, and longer fishing endurance. (two identical rods of weight, but one balanced and one not... you know how that experiment works out - especially with a fly rod)
I wish you would have also included the topic of drag differences as well.
Good info though, and good video as usual!

[michaelkolbe]

Really depends on the guide size as to what reel to use .The line guide on reel should be centered with the center of bottom guide when line guide is closest to rod for best casting.

[markg]

Penn 2500, 7’ rod, 15lb braid is my go to setup for most situations

[nicks]

Great videos! Would the Fuego 3000 or BG 2500 be a better light setup for Key West fishing?

[nointerfan]

the C on Daiwa reels denotes compact body. So that is a 3000 reel with a 2500 body. You can also get 4000s with a compact 2500 size body. If you notice the BG 3500 and 4000 you compared do not have the C - Compact denomination hence the bigger body than the Fuego. 4000D-C reels are great if you like smashing your knuckles on the rotor.

[gregregor]

The 4000 series is I believe, the best reel for inshore salt. Slightly bigger than a 2500/3000 but has a much higher line capacity (specifically braid) I catch redfish and flounder on a Penn battle 4/penn battle 4 dx sitting on a medium light rod and it’s more than capable. For surf (bull red/sharks) I go for a 6000/8000 with a medium/medium heavy rod. For anyone just starting out, go for a 4000. The minimal size increase is well worth the extra line capacity. I only buy Penn reels, and I’ve never been disappointed.

[randomrcdude]

Me who has a 5, 000:*sweats nervously*

[davidmorado]

So can you put bigger line in the 4000 ?

[fgor]

That's the C in the name of the Fuego 3000. What it means is that it has the body of the lower size (in this case 2500) and the spool of a 3000. This is explained somewhere in the Daiwa website.

[bernievandeboogaard]

I will be fishing the Yukon River in Alaska This summer for Pike in the range of 44-53 inches. The guide requires 65lb braid. Is a 4000 series a good choice for this?

[Maxkofootfishing]

I just choose size based on the rod it’s going on, I use a 3000 size Shimano for bass fishing in lakes and ponds, but the only reason why I didn’t go with a 2000 or 2500 size is the fact that is was going on a 7ft rod

[pirateking]

Seems like you are trying to explain something that even the manufacturer can’t explain as to why the sizes are different between their lines of reels. Would be nice if the manufacturer would keep all 2500’s the same size and the 3000’s the same size etc.

[purpledude]

Times sure have changed. Back in the 80's and 90's when I was fishing heavy, subjects like this never came up. You went to the store and bought a reel to go fishing. Most spincast could handle anything. I caught 5-7 lb carp on a Zebco 202 as a kid. My dad caught a 36" 8.5 LB Northern Pike on a Zebco 33. I stepped up to baitcasters and got a Quantum 310 MG (Mid 80's reel that was my first reel I bought from my first job 79.99) and it will handle anything. I love that reel and still have it today, its hanging right above my head here. I fished the Great Miami River for Smallmouth bass in '97 and bought the original Mitchell Spidercast rig with Spiderwire. Still have it today I just respooled some braid on it. I'm glad I have saved all my old reels now.

[elvisp]

how come i got fuego in pink box? and no crew in knob handle, is riveted damn it

[bongboyallday]

I have 2 BG 6500s and 5 BG 8000s I love them

[jimeneazy]

This guy is a master salesman. Wish I had someone like you local.

[shanalajas]

Whats the best Daiwa spinning reels for 10kg fish? Newbie here.

[trickytrav]

I have every BG reel from back in day till now and they are my favorite they all work flawless

[mikehuntsmells]

Wait you don't go out with an 8000 to fish for minnows