Pick the Correct Spinning Reel Size Choosing the correct reel size is as easy as determining the size fishing line you intend to use most often. The lighter the line you intend to use, the smaller the reel you should purchase. Ten-pound test line should be the highest strength and diameter used on a spinning reel.
What are the different spinning reel sizes?
Small sized spinning reels (1000 – 3500)
| Reel Size | Recommended Mono Line Strength | Recommended Braid Line Strength |
|---|---|---|
| 1000 (or 10) | 2-4lb (1-2kg) | 4-8lb |
| 2000 (or 20) | 4-6lb (2-3kg) | 4-8lb |
| 2500 (or 25) | 5-8lb (2.5kg-4kg) | 5-12lb |
| 3000 (or 30) | 6-10lb (3kg-5kg) | 6-14lb |
What is a size 35 spinning reel?
Spinning reel sizes explained 1000 to 3500 (or 10 – 35) class reels are small reels likely to be used for a lightweight 6 – 7ft rod targeting small fish species. Typically the monofilament line weight range for these smaller reels is 2-10lb (1-5kg) or 4-14lb braid.
What is the most common spinning reel size?
Most spinning reel companies will rate the reel’s size and ability by a number that is somewhere between 1000 and 10,000. This is the most common rating system, although there are a few companies that use 20, 30, 40, etc. Generally, the smaller the number, the lighter the load (or fish size) the reel is meant for.
What is a 2500 size reel?
Choosing a fishing rod to go with this size reel: 2500 or 25 size reels are offered favored amongst anglers using a rod in lengths between 6-7ft which have a line rating of around 2-5Kgs.
How big is a 6000 spinning reel?
Here is a spinning reel size chart
| Spinning Reel Sizes | Recommended Line (Mono) | Recommended Line (Braid) |
|---|---|---|
| 5000 | 10-15lb (4.5-7kg) | 10-25lb (4.5-11kg) |
| 6000 | 12-18lb (5.5-8kg) | 12-30lb (5.5-13.5kg) |
| Large Size Spinning Reels: | ||
| 7000 | 14-20lb (6.5-9kg) | 15-40lb (7-18kg) |
