2 hours of casting a Gotcha has made me realize I have to make some changes. Same thing the doctor told me years ago! Every reel I own is either a 5000 or 6000 series on 8' rods. I'm thinking about downsizing and moving back towards the skinny water to concentrate on trout, flounder, whiting etc. Is anyone using the 2500 series reels? Do they have the guts to last with occasional larger hookups or should I consider the 3000 series? Of course they will end up on 7' rods as well. Thanks for the advice before I order them up.