Got a great deal working on my local Craig's List. Reels are NIB from a local wholesaler. Just not much of a market up here for salty stuff.
Would the 2000 be a decent reel for plugin' and bubbles?
I was thinking the 5000 would be a decent snobber and surf reel for my wife?
Ant words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated.
We only use them at most 3 weeks a year, but would like to see them last at least several years.
The Battle and Battle II series are great reels in my opinion. I have a Battle II 2000 that I use for speck fishing mainly. Smooth as butter and tough. As far as your idea for the 5000..I think you are on track. They shouldn't let you down.
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Originally Posted by prkr99
Agree. Can string with ANY line you like. Easy to clean; easy to use. You get the Penn factory warranty, and they are great ergonomically.
I have 2.
+1 on the Battle IIs, but the 2000 is a bit small for what you mentioned IMHO (both line capacity and max drag are lacking).
It is fine for trout, flounder, panfish, etc.
The 3000 would make a much better "reel for plugin' and bubbles" though (with 15# to 20# braid).
And the 5000 would be very good as a "snobbler" (with 300 yds of 30# braid), but I'm not a fan of surf fishing with reels that have holes drilled in them to let more sand in.
I have 4 Battles. 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000. I use the 4000 for bubbles and gotcha's. The 5000 for 1 oz and above spoons and plugs, and the 6000 for drifting bait for kings.
I use the 3000 for sabiki's, pompano, and flounder. I'm sure the 3000 would work for bubbles and even trout, etc but every now and then a big Spanish or Bonita runs off a a good bit of line. To me a 4000 will do everything 3000 will do and is not that much heavier. I know several use the 3000 with braid for reds. Braid makes a smaller reel a great equalizer.
Its whatever you like to use.