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dropaline
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what size reel

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what size spinning reels are most of you using for the flats?
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Most of my outfits are equipped with 30 or 3000 series depending on the make. My current favorite is the Diawa BG 30 spooled with 20 lb braid.
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Some use 2500/3000, some use 4000 size( that’s what I use). Take your rod in and try different size reels to see what balances well and fits your hand.
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I use 2500 and 3000 series reels.

The 2500 is fine for most anything you'll catch, but the 3000 gives you a little more room if you end up hooking something more substantial, which does sometime happen.
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I'm using Shimano Stradic 3000 reels (CI4+). Not sure about other brands, but the 2500 and 3000 in Shimano are the same reels except the 3000 spool is a little longer to hold a bit more line. I fish 10-pound Power Pro Super Slick braid, so I've got about 225 yards of line spooled, more than enough for trout, reds, flounder, Spanish, etc.

Add about 3 feet of 20-pound Seaguar blue label fluorocarbon leader connected with double uni jam knots. Casts extremely well and I can feel the slightest tick from a fish.
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I use anywhere between a 2500-4000
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I have 3 Stradic 2500's and 3 3000's.........and I can't tell the difference between the two. They both hold enough 15-pound braid to catch any Redfish, Trout or other you are likely to encounter in our local waters.
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Mostly 2500-3000 and a few with 4000. I’ve been using more braid and smaller lighter reels to reduce fatigue from all day casting.
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3000 and still got tennis elbow.
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Stradic 2500 with 10# braid.
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