For a 1000 size reel for ultralight set up, is there any disadvantages for getting a shallow spool?
Considering purchasing a CDM Legalis 1000 size for ultralight fishing but the only version with 5.2 gear ratio comes with a shallow spool(LT1000S).
Posted by akanosora
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zaboomafooboi on
I don’t know why people do it tbh. Sometimes you lose line, sometimes you get a bigger fish that runs. I wouldn’t feel comfortable knowing I could get spoiled in a snap. That being said, I hardly ever go through that much line either lol…
knxdude1 on
I have two Daiwa Gekkabajin reels that hold 100 meters of 2 lb test and I’ve never been spooled. I don’t see any disadvantages to them.
Harzii on
I like a shallow spool if I’m using thin and expensive braid. I have 8lb daiwa grand on my shallow 2000 stradic and have never been spooled and even have some mono backing underneath. I’ve never felt like I wish I had more line on the spool.
fishing_6377 on
The only potential disadvantage is less line capacity. If you use mono, fluoro or larger diameter braid you may want to consider the standard/deep spool.
Personally, I use small diameter braid on my UL reels so I greatly prefer the shallow spools. I still get 100+ yards of braid on the spool which is plenty of capacity. It saves me having to add backing or more braid that will never get used.
Skip_the_FiST on
I’ve got a Sedona 1000 that I use for my UL setup. It only holds 160 yds of 4lb mono and for me thats more than enough. Haven’t been spooled or felt like I would be. I do replace my line more frequently, but I’m running a cheap line so I don’t stress it
Fischmafia on
I use 2000 for my 0-4g setup. I had 1000 before, but 2000 with the shallow spool has better casting distance.
BackgroundPublic2529 on
It’s easier to fill properly, and casting performance requires a properly loaded spool.
Nothing that you are normally targeting with 1000 size reel will take 130 meters of .4 pe
I was targeting smallmouth with a 23 Exist SF Super Finesse, which has a similar spec, and hooked a 6 lb holdover hen steelhead.
The rod presented far more challenge than the reel.
Cheers!
Alexplz on
Is a fully loaded shallow spool lighter than a fully loaded regular spool with mono backing?
I’d be curious because depending on the design of the shallow spool I could see the wider diameter inner section adding more weight than a regular spool with mono.
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I don’t know why people do it tbh. Sometimes you lose line, sometimes you get a bigger fish that runs. I wouldn’t feel comfortable knowing I could get spoiled in a snap. That being said, I hardly ever go through that much line either lol…
I have two Daiwa Gekkabajin reels that hold 100 meters of 2 lb test and I’ve never been spooled. I don’t see any disadvantages to them.
I like a shallow spool if I’m using thin and expensive braid. I have 8lb daiwa grand on my shallow 2000 stradic and have never been spooled and even have some mono backing underneath. I’ve never felt like I wish I had more line on the spool.
The only potential disadvantage is less line capacity. If you use mono, fluoro or larger diameter braid you may want to consider the standard/deep spool.
Personally, I use small diameter braid on my UL reels so I greatly prefer the shallow spools. I still get 100+ yards of braid on the spool which is plenty of capacity. It saves me having to add backing or more braid that will never get used.
I’ve got a Sedona 1000 that I use for my UL setup. It only holds 160 yds of 4lb mono and for me thats more than enough. Haven’t been spooled or felt like I would be. I do replace my line more frequently, but I’m running a cheap line so I don’t stress it
I use 2000 for my 0-4g setup. I had 1000 before, but 2000 with the shallow spool has better casting distance.
It’s easier to fill properly, and casting performance requires a properly loaded spool.
Nothing that you are normally targeting with 1000 size reel will take 130 meters of .4 pe
I was targeting smallmouth with a 23 Exist SF Super Finesse, which has a similar spec, and hooked a 6 lb holdover hen steelhead.
The rod presented far more challenge than the reel.
Cheers!
Is a fully loaded shallow spool lighter than a fully loaded regular spool with mono backing?
I’d be curious because depending on the design of the shallow spool I could see the wider diameter inner section adding more weight than a regular spool with mono.