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| What is the advantage of getting a larger sized round reel? Other than the obvious increased line capacity of course but even then you really don't need 250 yards on at a time... I don't really see the reason for a larger reel it just seems heavier and harder to palm. What do you guys think about this? |
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Location: Grand Marais, MN | Line capacity in musky casting is generally not the point of a large round reel. With a large spool size you get a greater circumference of the line on the spool, which translates to more inches per turn of the reel handle. So a tranx with 4.6 to 1 gear ratio can still pick up 30 inches while a curado with 6.2 to 1 spins one and a half more times per crank but only picks up 29 inches. So you can have a reel that is easier to retrieve lures with high resistance due to a low gear ratio but relatively high line pickup too |
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Location: Hayward, WI | How large are you talking? My round reels are generally 400 size reels. I bought my wife a 250 sized reel (Okuma) and the reel works just fine, but the spool is a little small/narrow for 80 pound test. After a long cast the spool diameter is so small that line pickup is very slow. The normal 400 size reels have wider spools and keep the spool diameter up, and line retrieval is better at any point of the retrieve.
For the BIG reels like the Tranx that weigh 20 oz, they are usually going for super fast retrieve speeds, and in part probably some durability by using larger, more beefy components. |
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Location: Minnesota | I have 3 tranx 2 are on 9'8" predators the bigger reels actually help balance the rod |
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| The retrieve as mentioned above. I kind of wish the tranx came with an extra spool that shallower so I didn't have to load so much backing. With 100lb test line and 180lb leaders you're really not using that much line every season. |
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| I have been looking at getting an okuma akena but I am still looking around. Wasn't sure if i should get the 400 or 250 and I think I'll be getting the 400 after reading these posts. |
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Location: Hayward, WI | I agree - the 400 series size is a good choice. 250 will work, but the 400 is better for most uses in my opinion. If you have average size hands the 400 should not be a problem for you to palm either. |
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| Being 6'5 and having pretty large hands I don't think palming it would be an issue but I just haven't had all that much experience with round reels.
Thanks for the all the input guys  |
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Location: Waukee, IA | Also 6'5", have never met a round reel I couldn't palm. Outside of saltwater gear, of course. |
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| Being a huge fan of the Abu 7000's for years, like the others have said, retrieve speed. I also felt that these reels just added more durability than the standard sized reels of the past. When the large lure craze began, reel technology had yet to catch up, making the 7000's my choice for the larger lures. Now, reel manufacturers are making super high quality reels capable of handling the big baits, such as the Revo Toros. Can't wait until the new Toro Beast arrives. At that time, my 7000's will be used for trolling and live bait fishing. Kdawg |
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