very poor info with these reels. is the reel a 1000 like the picture? do they still make a 500? please help
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The 1000 is the smallest reel. The 4000 is the largest. The 2500 is a medium sized reel. The spool sizes vary according to the reel size and thus the smaller reel holds less line than the larger ones. One advantage of the larger spool is less line kinking. Larger spools have more mechanical advantage on larger fish. I own two. The 1000 and the 2500. I have five shimano reels. I prefer the rear drag simply because it is a more ergonomic design than front drag. The bail release lets you make more casts by reducing the number of movements one makes per cast. I have owned these reels for years and have never had a mechanical failure - even in the cheaper models. Hand size plays a part in selecting a reel. The 2500 is a good fit for the average male. The average female hand would find it a bit oversized but not cumbersome. They are beautifully designed and well made. For crappie and pan fish, stream fishing with ultralight to light tackle the 1000 is outstanding. For larger fish (bass, stripe) the 2500 is my go to reel. For heavy duty trolling and large tackle the 4000 is a good choice. All the reels are similar in appearence just proportioned differently.
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This is not an ultra-light reel (which tend to be quite small), it is a light to medium-light reel that would go fine with a pretty broad range of poles, from ultra-light to a medium-light pole (I have mine on a medium-light 6'5" Garcia pole). I've got mine with about 100 yards of Suffix 6lb braided line on it (20lb strength) and it does great. It should hold up just fine in a backpack. FYI this reel is really close in size, might actually be identical but for the spool, to the larger IX2000R reel, which is labeled a medium action spinning reel and is rated for heavier line and a greater capacity, handled by a larger spool. This is not an ultra-light reel (which tend to be quite small), it is a light to medium-light reel that would go fine with a pretty broad range of poles, from ultra-light to a medium-light pole (I have mine on a medium-light 6'5" Garcia pole). I've got mine with about 100 yards of Suffix 6lb braided line on it (20lb strength) and it does great. It should hold up just fine in a backpack. FYI this reel is really close in size, might actually be identical but for the spool, to the larger IX2000R reel, which is labeled a medium action spinning reel and is rated for heavier line and a... » Read More This is not an ultra-light reel (which tend to be quite small), it is a light to medium-light reel that would go fine with a pretty broad range of poles, from ultra-light to a medium-light pole (I have mine on a medium-light 6'5" Garcia pole). I've got mine with about 100 yards of Suffix 6lb braided line on it (20lb strength) and it does great. It should hold up just fine in a backpack. FYI this reel is really close in size, might actually be identical but for the spool, to the larger IX2000R reel, which is labeled a medium action spinning reel and is rated for heavier line and a greater capacity, handled by a larger spool. « Show Less
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The rod is nice but the reel is junk. The wrapping your asking about I don't remember but I would not recommend the reel.
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http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/video/0,,20809849,00.htmlTommy Silva, as R. Engdahl would have you believe ;-) , does not like these cord storage reels. Says they wrap the cord too tight
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You can get the specs on the Wright and McGill website: http://www.wright-mcgill.com/dragon-fly-reel
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No, it is not a bait and switch. The type of reel with the rod would be indicated only by the model number/combo number, and not neccesarily indicated by the picture.
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Hey Jerry,I've bought one of these before and the wire is black and it comes in an easy-to-pull box, not a reel like in the main item picture.
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I have had a abu garcia C4 6500. That had to be sent back because the gears started to strip out, it was a great reel before that. I'm just rough on reels because i throw really big lures and fish for musky 4 or 5 times a week. I strongly recommend the calcutta 400b. It casts flawlessly after adjusting the variable break system( I turned 4 brakes on and 2 off). It came with just 2 brakes on and I had some backlashes. It is a very strong and durable reel and worth every penny. If you want something alittle more high speed the revo toro NacL by abu garcia costs alittle bit more, but It is great and you will love it's casting abilities. But the calcutta is in my opinion better than the C3 or c4 by a long shot and worth the extra money because you a buying a reel that you can past down to your kids one day. Justin Britts
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I have 3 of these reels I am real happy with them. I use them for bass and catfish the line I use is 20lb breaded line super good for25lb catfish. I had no problem. I say give it a try and see what happen for the price you can not beat it. GO FOR IT
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This is a good heavy duty reel. We fish the Mississippi River with them and reel in some 60lb catfish. The first time out with this new real we pulled in a 100lb catfish. This is a heavy pull when your pulling them up stream in the Mississippi River. We cast using heavy weights and bait. They cast great and seems like at least 100yd cast. Hope this helps. I've never done any ocean fishing but I believe you will like this real.
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As far as I can tell, it looks like the same set. 5/6 w rod, 6 wf line, concept 2 reel and same books. maybe the fly's are different.
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Not sure what the old drag was like.... I have two of these reels and they work great . No problems at all
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i've had that reel for several years now. It is subjected to 150psi air pressure day in and day out. I love it.
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May be a bit large for an ultralight rig. I did not have good luck with this reel. never got it to cast right. Continually back lashed. I cahnged the weight of line and made all the adjudtments I could. Took it apart and cleaned it, although it was new. Nothing worked. I would recommend a Diawa Laguna. I have four of them and they are great and would work perfect on an ultra light rig.
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I don't know about 100# braid. I am using 50# braid and all is well. I have several different Penn reels (Jigmaster & Senator. etc.) that I will be using but any type of conventional/baitcasting reel should work. Good fishing and tight lines!
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it depends on your reel model and line rating you want to use. Info is readily available on Pflueger website or Amazon.
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I have several of these reels and use them for most of my fishing needs...I would use either the 8 or 10 pound reel...Not much difference on the reel-They are a tough breed.....Good fishing..