Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
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Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
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Hence the title . What size fixed spool reel size for lure fishing ? Is a 10000 size reel too big ? I’ve got a FreeSpirit lure rod ( what a beautiful rod too) and I need a reel to suit. Should the reek be a baitrunner?
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Hence the title . What size fixed spool reel size for lure fishing ? Is a 10000 size reel too big ? I’ve got a FreeSpirit lure rod ( what a beautiful rod too) and I need a reel to suit. Should the reek be a baitrunner?
Cheers
GG
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
So many variables,
By the sounds of it 10000 sizes sounds a bit big, but depends what you're casting/fishing for/ line diameter etc.
If using .10mm braid for dropshotting on the local canal, then a reel that size would be too big. If throwing soft plastics for tarpon using 50 or 65lb braid, then it wouldn't be out of place.
You can have a baitrunner, but I wouldn't if it was just for lure fishing.
By the sounds of it 10000 sizes sounds a bit big, but depends what you're casting/fishing for/ line diameter etc.
If using .10mm braid for dropshotting on the local canal, then a reel that size would be too big. If throwing soft plastics for tarpon using 50 or 65lb braid, then it wouldn't be out of place.
You can have a baitrunner, but I wouldn't if it was just for lure fishing.
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
4000 size reel is perfect size for pike, lots to choose from, value for money - Daiwa ninja
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
A bait runner would serve no useful purpose for lure fishing. Not least of all because you will be retrieving almost constantly and therefore the free spool facility would be 'off'.
On the other hand, it is a more versatile reel type, useful for other types of fishing too - so why not?
You will not need the capacity of a 10000 sized reel, nor (more practically) it's weight for reel that would be in your hands all the time.
On the other hand, it is a more versatile reel type, useful for other types of fishing too - so why not?
You will not need the capacity of a 10000 sized reel, nor (more practically) it's weight for reel that would be in your hands all the time.
"He's some sort of lure savant. Or just has an unhealthy addiction to old lures. We are not quite sure . . . . . "
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
GG89 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28 2024 14:04 -Fox Prism X 4500 is pretty good for the money, have it on an 8ft for surface and plastics with 15kg power pro, spare spool has 4lb maxima as I use it for feeder/float when after livebait, can’t get more versatile than that. Happy it can both pretty well. Not had need to yet but I wouldn’t hesitate to put it on a light float rod if the situation called for itAll
Hence the title . What size fixed spool reel size for lure fishing ? Is a 10000 size reel too big ? I’ve got a FreeSpirit lure rod ( what a beautiful rod too) and I need a reel to suit. Should the reek be a baitrunner?
Cheers
GG
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
Any front drag Shimano 4000 should be fine. If you want a really nice one I’d pick a Vanford, and the 5000XG is 4000 size but has a deeper spool.
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
or a smaller bait runner type , so you could use it for something else as well .........i have about 3 ...4000 sized baitrunners which i also use for lure fishing they all do it the same
very versatile....
regards steve
very versatile....
regards steve
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
I’d also recommend the Daiwa ninja. Great reel and a very cheap if you shop around. The one I have holds plenty of 40lb j braid.
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
old_school wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28 2024 21:25 -Fox Prism X 4500. Whats diameter of Spool ?GG89 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28 2024 14:04 -Fox Prism X 4500 is pretty good for the money, have it on an 8ft for surface and plastics with 15kg power pro, spare spool has 4lb maxima as I use it for feeder/float when after livebait, can’t get more versatile than that. Happy it can both pretty well. Not had need to yet but I wouldn’t hesitate to put it on a light float rod if the situation called for itAll
Hence the title . What size fixed spool reel size for lure fishing ? Is a 10000 size reel too big ? I’ve got a FreeSpirit lure rod ( what a beautiful rod too) and I need a reel to suit. Should the reek be a baitrunner?
Cheers
GG
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
57mm measured across the lip of the spool
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
stubbojo wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28 2024 22:30 -This was my train of thought. The small baitrunners are certainly holding their price plus there aren’t many for sale on used tackle sites .or a smaller bait runner type , so you could use it for something else as well .........i have about 3 ...4000 sized baitrunners which i also use for lure fishing they all do it the same
very versatile....
regards steve
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
Ratty46 wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28 2024 15:15 -Yep, that's as big as I'd go on a fixed spool - a 4000 will work well with up to 50lb braid. The weight of a 10000 size would be an ordeal to use for any length of time.4000 size reel is perfect size for pike, lots to choose from, value for money - Daiwa ninja
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
old_school wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30 2024 14:25 -Hi,57mm measured across the lip of the spool

Thats 50mm diameter. Line area width 19mm.
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
Okuma do a small batrunner, cant recall the name though
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Re: Fixed spool reel for lure fishing
I use a shimano FX4000 and it’s great IMO. granted I don’t do a lot of lire fishing but I find it tough, good value and smooth