Big Reels for Small lures

[HugoBox]

I appologize in advance if this has already been answered but I couldn't find the previous post. I've been convinced to bump up in size to the 7000 for the big baits. How well will it perform for the small ones? I'm happy that now I'll be able to burn the big dogs without my arm falling off, but should I still keep a c-4 handy for burning Lilly tails and others of that size? Or is this a non-issue as the spool size provides so much more line pickup?

One more - have you noticed any fatigue due to the size and wieght of the 7000?

[RK]

Hiya -

Finally getting caught up from my Florida trip...

I throw about everything on a 7000. You can actually throw a small bait a long ways with them (the larger spool holds a lot of inertia when it starts spinning), and light baits are more dependent on the rod than the reel for sure. As far as burning baits, that's why guys started using 7000s in the first place, back when burning Harassers was the thing to do.

I guess I don't notice any more fatigue, but I've been using them since the late 80s so I'm pretty used to them I guess. They do take some getting used to because of the size but really, you'll get used to it in a day or so of use.

Cheers,

Rob Kimm

[HugoBox]

Thanks Rob -

Also good news on the book. I'm still in Houston for work for about another month so I'm anxiously waiting on Amazon for the advance order I placed. I need a book to read so I quit blowing so much $$ at the Bass Pro Shops store down here!!

Take care - erik

[Dano_the_jigasaurus]

The only big reels that will give you problems with small baits are the non level wind as they work best with a bit of tension on the line.

Dan

[cjac]

I went a bit of a different direction...

I picked up the Shimano Curado 300DSV for the smaller baits. 10.5oz reel on a KT Pro Edge D-Back Med action muskie blank and I have a set-up built for the lighter baits. Keep in mind I'm trying to maximize my comfort and reduce as many weight/fatigue factors I can as a result of back issues.

Levereged a couple big-box retailer promos, gift cards, and the Shimano rebate, so all said and done I'm about $120 lighter in the pocket. Not bad.....

[setterguy]

I have no problem throwing squirrels, or musky candy with my 7000. I may have to look into one of those 300DVSs though too.

[HugoBox]

That's good to know - I just picked up my first musky candy and the guy at Thorne said I'd love it - its one of the lures I was thinking of when I started this post.

[propster]

RK - what's the ratio of the 7000's you use on the smaller baits? With even 4.7:1 on my older Calcutta it feels like you're reelin' like a banshee and the lure isn't coming in very fast. Haven't used my new 7000 yet, it's a 4.1:1 but I was thinking I may experience the same thing. I know the bigger handle and fuller spool of the 7000 will actually be easier, but it's like with a bike on low gear - sure it's easier to pedal, but it seems like you gotta pedal a lot!

[Spazzums08]

The lower gear does affect your line retrieval rate, but you have to remember that the arbor/spool on the 7000 is much bigger (especially filled with line) than your average reel, so it picks up more. I'm not sure what the +/- difference is, but it's not as bad as it seems.

[Rebel9921]

Propster... I measured the line retrieve of my 7000iC3 at 28 inches per turn... so concept... You cast a lure 30 yards out... thats about 90 feet... so it'll take you about 45 turns or less to get the lure back to the boat... I could be wrong...