Does the small size, 1000, (what amazon is calling "4 pounnds/140 yards") still have the fighting drag? drag on the bottom of reel, not top of spool?
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It has a drag on the bottom. It actually way nice because you can hit it with your thumb while you are reeling. It is all on bottom of the reel
1169470
Yes. I have the 1000,2000, and 4000 - they are all configured the same, just size difference. Best reel I own by far.
2211370
Well then you WAY overpaid. The Okuma quality to price ratio is phenomenal. Figuring out which reel is which is a pain in the posterior, but a few minutes on the Okumafishing.com website straightens it out. The 170/50 is actually the SLV-10/11 not a the SLV-9/10. You learn this through process of elimination. The Okuma site lists the SLV-10/11 as taking 520 yards of #30 backing.
78115
Yes...but when you order it make sure you pay attention. ..the model # accompanied by the word "-SPOOL" is the spool only. ..i purchased this reel and I love it!
1791921
Hi, I am responding again to this question as I think I made a mistkae. The item we had to return b/c it was not the one pictured was a whole rod and reel combo. So I think this is a different one. Sorry for the confusion.
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Hi There,I purchased this reel last spring and am totally impressed. yes, it is a very light reel . I would definetly buy another one for sure
1962574
the reel is the size of a heavy but the line is about a medium to medium heavy. I mounted mine on my sling-bow and the line snapped when I forgot to hit the release button. luckily I was able to fish my arrow out with my rod. lol hope this helped.
234860
I use 6 Lb test for trout and bass. Seems to work well, have had no issues with knotting or tangling. Love the reel very smooth and fast.
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Does not. Also, gear ratio is less than 4:1, so it does not reel in quickly. It is, however, the finest spincaster I have seen. Very smooth with 7 bearings. I have used it extensively on a small lake from a boat. In these close confines mine works well on a medium-heavy 6' Ugly Stick. Best lure we have found for this combo is the Crappie Thunder "Greenie". Have caught bass, cat, and many a crappie with this setup.
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I haven't even put line on mine yet (it did not come pre-spooled) but at the base of the rod it says " 8' 6" Downrigger Med Heavy Line Wt. 8-20 lbs."The reel lists the following capacities " 18/460 20/355 25/275 " . Like I say I haven't used it but it seems like a quality combo. I especially like the depth counter on the reel which I wasn't expecting.
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I have 6'10" Fenwick EliteTech River Runner with the 6925 because all to many times fishing for Trout or Panfish a Large Mouth Bass or a Northern Pike Attack my lure. I have boated 28 inch Northern and 4 pound Bass with the 6925. Trust me the reel drag sings as the fish runs. The 6925 does the job. I have broken rod tips from the frisky Northern's and Fenwick replaced my rod no questions asked. With my experience I would not go smaller than the 6925.
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Hi, Tony: I don't know, I have only owned one and and have used it a lot. Drag on any reel was a mystery to me until my savey fishing buddie, Harrold, shared with me the key after I lost my second good bass from broken line. He told me to tighten the drag until I could just barely pull line freely. His point, you can add drag after the fish is on, but you can't back off drag because you won't know when until the line has already broken! The red ten-pound line on the ZO3 is good stuff. Don't over do the drag and you won't be sorry. I don't use trebble hooks on the ZO3 because I use it primarily as a crappie rig. The 4.3 to one gear ratio won't easily allow strong, steady pressure on the line while reeling in, so you cannot let up when reeling in even a one pound crappie or it will throw the single hook. So, set your drag light enough to pull line by hand and keep the pressure on when reeling in and you'll eat fish tonight!
725107
My reel came with line and seems to come off fine. I use it for bowfishing....only downside it its weight.
980125
It's a fly rod! Nice little small stream rod or even a boat rod. I really like the soft action. requires a longer stroke the the 'FAST" rods but it's smooth. Thinking about looking for a 3/4 wt
1047089
No it is a standard reel for bass trout etc. Outstanding reel with the smoothest action I have ever used.
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I own 3 of the 30's and find them perfect for medium-light applications (trolling for crappies, small mouth bass etc) this reel is well made and has a smooth drag system... however limited spool capacity ! I think the 40 or 50 would be a better choice for you.
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It is heavier than an ultra light reel. Just need to see if it balances well with the rod your using.
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The spool is 3". I used it for the first time last Monday on my 4wt. It works great. Caught some very nice trout 18-22" and the drag works great.