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Posted on 6/19/25 at 6:08 pm to Sea Hoss
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what's the consensus on a 2500 vs. a 3000?
I dont see any advantages to a 2500 over 3000 for inshore fishing given its the same price and drag lb.
Posted on 6/20/25 at 6:51 am to LanierSpots
These are featured on some fishing show I watch a good bit. They look nice.
Posted on 6/20/25 at 8:50 am to Sea Hoss
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The stradics are almost identical in specs for both models but the 3000 has a single ball handle instead of the standard 2 handle on the 2500.
Most, maybe all Shimanos use the same body & internals for the 2500 and 3000 sizes. The only difference is a bit deeper spool on the 3000, so a bit more line and a bit more weight. If you have a handle preference that's what I'd base my purchase on.
The Vanford looks like the old Stradic Ci4+. You won't be disappointed for spending that extra $40 if it's as good as the old one.
Posted on 6/20/25 at 9:00 am to Flats
quote:I forgot about this when I ordered my last Procyon. I got the 3000. I thought I was never going to fill that damn spool. I keep super cheap mono on hand for backing.
The only difference is a bit deeper spool on the 3000,
Posted on 6/20/25 at 10:22 am to AlxTgr
quote:
These are featured on some fishing show I watch a good bit. They look nice.
I bought a couple of then and have them on the boat. People seem to really like them. I just have a 2500 Shimano spinning reel on them.
Been fine so far
Posted on 6/20/25 at 11:04 am to AlxTgr
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Here's one. You can look around the site for other lengths and action/power. LINK /
This is a great rod and an incredible deal. Thanks.
Posted on 6/21/25 at 8:04 pm to LanierSpots
I ended up ordering a pair of the Bulls Bay assault 7'6" mh 8-17lb rods. Still haven't bought reels cuz I'm not sure what i want and cant put my hands on the reels I'm interested in being so far from the coast. I'm leaning toward the 3000 stradics but want to lay my hands on the stradics
Posted on 6/22/25 at 1:44 pm to Sea Hoss
A 2500 or 3000 would be perfect for them
Posted on 6/23/25 at 12:03 am to Sea Hoss
I’m deciding right now between a 3000 Stradic or Vanford. 3000 is worth it for the extra spool.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 6:42 am to Sea Hoss
Flats is correct, the Vanford was a spinoff of the old stradic CI4+ (awesome reel). I am biased to lightweight due to my preference in fishing style, so I mostly have light weight rods with the 2500 vanfords because I do not need the extra string capacity. The new stradics have a one-piece body and should be about as durable as they come. With the MH rods you have, the 3000 size stradics may be a good choice for you as an all-around do it all combo and should last a very long time. I'm sure that extra-large handle on the 3000s would be real handy fighting redfish.
Posted on 6/23/25 at 7:58 am to AlxTgr
You like those TFOs better than the Falcon Coastals?
Posted on 6/23/25 at 8:28 am to GREENHEAD22
quote:Can't say. No one near me stocks the Falcon Coastals. If they did, I probably would have bought one for this rig. I love my TFO Panfish rods and figured if those are great for me, the pro would be great for trout. I find out this weekend if the wind don't blow .
You like those TFOs better than the Falcon Coastals?
Posted on 6/25/25 at 9:18 pm to Sea Hoss
Looking for opinions on length, action, and power selection for trout rods. Will be looking into a rod for throwing the following:
-topwater
-"heavy jigging"(1/4-3/8 oz jigheads)
-"light jigging (glide/weightless -1/8 oz jigheads)
-double rig
-popping cork
-topwater
-"heavy jigging"(1/4-3/8 oz jigheads)
-"light jigging (glide/weightless -1/8 oz jigheads)
-double rig
-popping cork
Posted on 6/25/25 at 9:42 pm to Sea Hoss
Cajun Rods Atled in 7’3”. MH. If you wanted a do it all rod. That would be a good popping cork, live bait, 1/4 oz or greater type rod. For smaller baits or lighter tackle I like a 6’10-7’ rod in Medium action for throwing plain jig heads with plastic minnow. Softer tip and enough backbone. Cajun rods makes a coastal or Savannah series that also works great.
I am also very partial to Kistler rods. For reds and specks I like their KLX series. The KLX 7’ rod in MH is the best rod I’ve found to fish a spoon with.
I am also very partial to Kistler rods. For reds and specks I like their KLX series. The KLX 7’ rod in MH is the best rod I’ve found to fish a spoon with.
Posted on 6/25/25 at 9:43 pm to chazzzz4
1 rod for all that or 5 rods?
Posted on 6/25/25 at 10:55 pm to Mister Bigfish
Separate
Posted on 6/26/25 at 6:48 am to chazzzz4
Most of the guys that fish every day really don't put much effort into these kinds of things because they are too busy fishing and not sitting at their desk thinking about fishing. They also probably have a boat full of 7' Medium power H20 rods so when their customers break one, they can simply smile and hand them a new one.
I'm a nerd that thinks about fishing more often than I go fishing so here you go. I will say not all rod blanks have the same "Medium action", but this should be a fair starting point.
-topwater
>>6'6"-7'/Medium/Moderate-fast to fast/
>>Slightly shorter rod reduces fatigue while twitching / softer tip helps keep fish pinned at strike
-"heavy jigging"(1/4-3/8 oz jigheads)
>>6'6"-7' Medium power / Fast action
>>Can get a longer rod if you need help casting further
-"light jigging (glide/weightless -1/8 oz jigheads)
>>6'6"-7' Medium Light power / Fast action
>>This rod is the only rod I splurge on because it's in my hand 90% of the time.
-double rig
>>See heavy jigging
-popping cork
>>7'-7'6" Medium power / Moderate action
>>Long rod helps with long casts and line control
PS a 7'6" MH moderate-fast croaker stick is good addition for live baits.
I'm a nerd that thinks about fishing more often than I go fishing so here you go. I will say not all rod blanks have the same "Medium action", but this should be a fair starting point.
-topwater
>>6'6"-7'/Medium/Moderate-fast to fast/
>>Slightly shorter rod reduces fatigue while twitching / softer tip helps keep fish pinned at strike
-"heavy jigging"(1/4-3/8 oz jigheads)
>>6'6"-7' Medium power / Fast action
>>Can get a longer rod if you need help casting further
-"light jigging (glide/weightless -1/8 oz jigheads)
>>6'6"-7' Medium Light power / Fast action
>>This rod is the only rod I splurge on because it's in my hand 90% of the time.
-double rig
>>See heavy jigging
-popping cork
>>7'-7'6" Medium power / Moderate action
>>Long rod helps with long casts and line control
PS a 7'6" MH moderate-fast croaker stick is good addition for live baits.
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