Goldman 0 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Hi all,I'm looking at purchasing a 1000 size spin reel for throwing small hard bodies, over Yorke Peninsula sand flats.It will be mounted on a 7 foot T-Curve 1-3kg rod,and intending to spool with 3 or 4lb braid.Budget is up to $500.Any thoughts appreciated.Cheers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yakmando 49 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Daiwa Luvias 1003. End of story. Or, if you are not so up to extreme care or Daiwa, a Sustain FG, or a Vanquish from Japan. Goldman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kuerschie 2,309 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Yakmando is all over it, Sustain FG 1000, Luvias, etc are top quality.Was also suggesting a Shimano Rarenium CI4. nice and light reel. Or a Certate 1003 Goldman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
southie THE BANGA 2,304 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Caldia, ci4 1000, fj stradic, certate, Id personally use a Daiwa Caldia.... Goldman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldman 0 Posted November 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 Was looking at the Rarenium the other day......looked nice I must say.Just trying to keep my options open.Thanks guy's Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piranha 76 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 I would be looking at 2000-2500 sizes for better casting distance, especially casting small light hardbodies Goldman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waspy 3 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 I agree with piranha ,when i was looking at the same thing for throwing soft plastics ,the place i bought my shimano suggested that i buy a 2500 rather than a 1000 same price ,The thinking behind it was what if you want to change from s/p to bait a 1000 is a reel that might have to be used for that purpose only ,i opted for the 2500 sienna 50 bills cant go wrong teamed with my 7 foot shimano telescopic as far as i can tell seems like a good outfit for s/p and bait . Goldman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim.kylie@bigpond.com 0 Posted November 6, 2013 Report Share Posted November 6, 2013 I have got your exact rod, Shimano T-Curve Inshore Series, 1 - 3kg. Matched with Sustain FG 1000 and 4lb braid.Awesome set up, perfectly balanced and light enough to cast all day! I Tried the same rod with a 2500, nowhere near as balanced!I can cast superlight plastics and hard bodies a mile with this set up, yet to have a wind not!Also had a cracking session on it recently with KG's to 50cm - still smiling at the fun this outfit gave me!!You would not be disappointed with this set up.Cheers,Tim Goldman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Des 818 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 If you intend fishing the sand flats, then you must be wading.Make sure you buy a reel that is robust in saltwater, because as a wader it will get a lot of exposure to salt water. Do not get a reel that needs pampering and extreme care. You will do your dough fast.I have tried out a few and have found Shimano to be way ahead of the other main brands for salt water toughness.The Shimano Rarenium CI4 2500 is actually very light. The weight will balance well on a 7ft T Curve and it will cast better than a 1000. I have one on a Pflueger Trion 7ft 2-4kg and it works well. The Stradic CI4 2500 which I also use, is also very good. Slightly faster retrieve if you consider that important, however you do not get a spare spool. Which is always very handy as these small reels with heavier line are capable of considerable boat work too.My suggestion; Rarenium CI4 - 2500 size and you will find yourself using it for a lot more than plastics.Cheers, Des Goldman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Des 818 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Rarenium CI4 2500 = 200grams V'S Sustain FG 2500 = 260grams. However Sustain FG1000 suggested by Tim, is 200grams. Same as the Rarenium CI4 2500 The 200gram weight balances well on a 7ft soft plastic rod. So with the Rarenium CI4 2500 you can have the balance and the larger spool for longer castsCheers, Des Goldman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kuerschie 2,309 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 The Rarenium CI4 1000 size weighs approx 170 grams and the new Stradic CI4+ 1000 weighs 176 gramsLuvias 1003 weighs 175g, suppose its all down to balance and preference etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Piranha 76 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 I have tried out a few and have found Shimano to be way ahead of the other main brands for salt water toughness.Daiwa lead the way with reel technology that can cope with salt water, magseal ensures no salt intrusion into it's main gear and bearings even when submerged, can't say that for shimano . southie THE BANGA 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldman 0 Posted November 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Thanks for all the responses guy's,plenty of food for thought.Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Des 818 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 I have tried out a few and have found Shimano to be way ahead of the other main brands for salt water toughness.Daiwa lead the way with reel technology that can cope with salt water' date=' magseal ensures no salt intrusion into it's main gear and bearings even when submerged, can't say that for shimano .[/quote']Yes Piranha I am a little behind the times! I am referring to a period 5+ yrs ago when they used Magnesium bodies widely and that corroded fast.They have come along in leaps & bounds with their Zaion material & Magseal. These were originally only available in their top end models which you just would not take out wading.It is great to see more recently that all these advances are now being applied to mid priced models like Sol, Cadida, Aegis. I have not yet had a chance to try them. They do look promising and might just be the ducks guts. Cheers, Des Piranha 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yakmando 49 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Yeah. If casting distance is what you are after, a 2004/2500 is what you need.Edit-check your pms mate. Have what you are after! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Station49 33 Posted November 7, 2013 Report Share Posted November 7, 2013 Luvias 2506.If your desperate for a 1000 size reel though, Certate 1003. [i would say Certate for either, but they only do high gear 2506] Goldman 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldman 0 Posted November 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2013 I was talking with a mate today,and his son has a Daiwa TD Sol ll 2004 for sale at a good price.Will be taking it out for a flick or two tomorrow for a test run.Any thoughts on this reel matched with said T-Curve appreciated.Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldman 0 Posted November 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Well,I have bought the Sol.Good,bad or indifferent,I thought that it was a good match on the T-Curve,and felt good casting the small hard bodies around.Thanks to all you guy's for your feedback.Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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