is this reel good for light tackle?
1785547
I own 2 Shimano symetres and live in Tampa FL. All I do is inshore fish (light tackle) and they are great reels. I own stradics and quantum bocas and penn reels and I would put the symetre up against any of those even though they are cheaper. The 3000 is the best for light tackle. I use 8 pound braided line and have landed snook and redfish up to 15 pounds on that 3000 symetre. Hope this helps.
1785548
Hi There,I purchased this reel last spring and am totally impressed. yes, it is a very light reel . I would definetly buy another one for sure
1785549
I purchased this reel to fish for northern pike & lake trout so I was mostly using heavy lures with 20# line. I was very pleased with how it performed. Although I have not used it with light lures & line I see no reason why it would not work equally well.Cliff
1785550
Depending on the size of the reel, yes. I use 6-8 test line and a Skeet Reese finesse tube rod for trout.
1785551
2500 or smaller is excellent for light tackle. I wouldn't get any size higher.
1785552
Yes, and medium also. It so smooth and comfortable. I have 2 of them and I love em!
167986
This is a heavyweight pole with a below average reel. I like the pole as a class for medium sharking, 5-7 footers. It has alot of backbone for a surf type pole. But the reel is light for its size and might be okay for flounder seatrout etc. Hope this helps.
1843689
This rod is ultra light. It can use under 6lbs line, 1/4 oz lure. As I remember...
2061315
The 30 is what I would call a standard sized bass fishing reel so I'd say a 20 would be perfect for ultra light applications.
592499
Absolutely. This is a great setup and I would recommend it to anyone for light to medium fresh water fishing.
1962563
I personally wouldn't use it for surf fishing. I've casted with it for short distances but not sure how it would hold up having to cast long distances with heavy weight. The drag is not entirely adjustable so unless you are using heavy weight to keep it anchored, strong water movement has the drag clicking very often. Not to deter you from considering this reel by no means, its a great beginner reel and even though I've upgraded from it, I still use it when putting out several rods.
1962567
I personally wouldn't use it for surf fishing. I've casted with it for short distances but not sure how it would hold up having to cast long distances with heavy weight. The drag is not entirely adjustable so unless you are using heavy weight to keep it anchored, strong water movement has the drag clicking very often.Not to deter you from considering this reel by no means, its a great beginner reel and even though I've upgraded from it, I still use it when putting out several rods.
69760
I cant say for sure it will work great on a 10weight. But I build custom rods and put this reel on all the 8 weight lamiglass I build as a budget option and my customers have all been very happy. Just make sure your using good line and you should be all set.
156861
If you are targeting heavier fish its a great rod. I fish mine with a senator 4/0 and it does great. It does not have much play in the tip, so for fish on the lower end it is a little stiff.
132118
yes, it is too light for bass. In fact, you can not use the reel for regular fishing. The reel is so badly engineered, you can't catch fish with it. After a cast is made and one starts to reel in the line, the reel binds up mechanically. It is the worst piece of garbage one could imagine. I really want to get my money returned. The case and rod are ok, maybe?
69761
You bet. I use this reel on my 8 wt salmon fly rod and its great for salmon up to 15 # in heavy current. Idid find the smaller Okuma not adequate for 30# plus king salmon in heavy current. I did not get to test this larger reel on these big kings but think it might be up to the challenge. Since reels suitable can easily cost $300 plus. This reel is a bargain.
496938
this is a light dudy reel the drag only go's up to 15lb. so not good for bigger fish.
967258
Using 10lbs test line is absolutely fine with this reel. Matter of fact that's exactly what I had loaded last time out. Caught three fair sized pike with it.
1719168
This reel has great drag and is so lite to use.i have used it to catch nz kingfish up to 20 pounds which are real dirty fighters ,u can you tube this. A lovely little reel one of my favorites.
568796
No, it is too light of a rod. Offshore trolling requires a rod with more backbone. Need a heavy action, possibly down rigger style.
2199525
Sorry to say, but this is a strong reel meant for Marine Fishing. Put some strong line on it and go after the big fish ! Keith S.
1560175
Would not recommend it. It is really a fresh water reel. I have used mine to surf fish, not as smooth as it once was. I have caught 40 pound catfish with it.