Their are four model numbers to choose from on the Daiwa Opus saltwater spinning reel......what is the difference in the models?
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Click on each model number and you will see that the capacity of the line capacity versus the line weight differs.
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Penn Website Will tell you which one you need although in my case with squall lever drag system reel, i would prefer 1 more size than the chart told me.
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Thomas..the C3 designation is basically a "grade" of reel...there should be a size designation to go along with it....also, I need to know the type of fishing you are interested in....the red reel pictured to thr left, appears to be a 7000 model, which is a very heavy duty fresh water, light salt water reel.....as best I can tell the C3 your are also asking about is a 6500, which is a high speed (6 to 1 ratio) version of the 6000...a wide spool fresh water reel.....I have both these reels, and I fish mainly light to medium Salt water... Again..it all depends on the type of fishing you want it for.....heavy troling, mooching for salmon, muskie fishing..then probably the 7000i..if you are going to be doing a lot of casting then I would say the lighter 6500, or even 5500 reel..for normal Bass size type fishing..... With more info, I could give you a more definite answer...Just remember, the C3, is a higher quality reel of the same size!!! Regards, Jim
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I used the Z03 yesterday and caught 8 crappie and one cat, but the Z03, as good as spincasters get in my opinion, has the same constraint that all spincasters have---they don't hold much line, so they are not a good saltwater choice, where much more line is usually required than for most freshwater use.
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Since 65lb braid is equivalent to 17lb mono, I would choose a reel that would be stout enough to hold a sufficient amount of 17-20 lb line and has a good drag response. The Opus would probably do well for occasional fishing. I use mine with a 7' cast rod and a 12' surf and it does fine. Handles reds well. I set a loose drag and tighten down to tire a larger fish before dragging it on shore.
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This is a baitcasting reel, the other is a spin cast or spinning. I don't what answers your looking for. But if I was fishing for pike and trout, I would go with a spinning reel.
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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.
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I did go with Cedros 40 and it fits perfectly. The smaller reel has so much drag power that you can easily handle big fish with braid.
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Hey Daniel, that is kind of odd. When I purchased it I thinki remember seeing 300 on the reel as well. However the description and gear ratio is that of the 300 pro. This is something I would verify with amazon in order to insure you get the product you are intending to buy. Sorry I couldn't help :(
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Check out https://www.okumafishing.com/ Clink the links for fly fishing, reels, cascade, then select the Models tab.I see both 4/6 and 7/9 spools for this model.
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Truthfully, the squall is a better reel, it out performs the senator. When it comes to line capacity, the senator has it beat. But let me save you some time, money, and headache...in actuality, I stopped using Penn as soon as they outsourced to China... the parts break down way too fast now and replacements are a waste of money just like the reel then becomes a waste. Trust me, I used to love Penn, but as soon as they did that, quality becomes non existent, even getting parts for old reels sucks because of the low quality. Avet and Shimano are the way, and take it from a very experienced and avid fishing captain.
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not this one. there is the other version with a level wind. Otherwise, it is a good reel. Fast, smooth retrieve and a quality drag system.
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i personally would choose the 6925, ive paired my stcroix panfish series 6. 9" with this reel and its exceptionally balanced.
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Hi, the Okuma SLV 8/9. Great Reel. You can buy it here: Okuma Slv Fly Reel 4/5 Weight or here: http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xreel+slv+9&_nkw=reel+slv+9&_sacat=0&_from=R40regards
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Best to go online and check on the Okuma website. Also there many other sites can will tell you.My best guess is that the reel is for a 4 or 5 weight rod Here's a Amazon 5 star rating review on the reel review : OKUMA SLV Reels, February 16, 2011 By RobertoThis review is from: Okuma SLV Diecast Aluminum Fly Reel (Sports) I bought an OKUMA SLV 4/5 for my 4 weight rod after a friend recommended it and it is awsome. Very smooth. Now if you buy from Amazon read below, go to the OKUMA site first to figure out which reel size you need.
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I choose this reel because I only fish for crappie and bluegill, and this reel has the quick-fire. I use 6lb test line but this reel will hold 2 and 4lb test it will hold 270 feet of 2lb and 140 feet of 4lb also I get the rear drag for more control when I get a bigger fish on. I choose this reel because they no longer make the Solstace 1000rh. I have always use Shimano. I have caught some very large catfish and bass with no problem.
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it should be a spinning rod for these okuma spinning reels with large eyes starting at lower mid rod for casting, take a look at some more rods before you buy,be sure that you match them up for casting,if that bwc11022120 is a 12 foot surf rod you are ok, hope this helped you