What size

[jigger]

Wondering what size reels most of the pros use as there seems to be mixed feelings for the 1000's vs 2500's.

Under the impression that you get more line problems with the 1000's

fished with a guide down at the pole and he had 1000's and they worked a treat and handled the bigger fish with no probs

[Fisherman#1]

1000-2000 size reels are perfect for bream. Pro's use bigger reels when they are fishing heavy structure where you can't afford to give the bream an inch of line. Also, where bigger fish lurk (jew, trevally...), that's where going heavier would be added insurance.

[Superduperman]

Drag: The difference in drag pressures between 1000 and 2500 sized reels are not an issue with breaming coz even a 1000 can skull drag a decent bream out of cover. Verdict: The 2500 may have more max drag, but realistically you dont need it, even if you hook a mulloway r something a knot is going to pop before you max out the drag pressure

Casting Distance: The 1000 size has a smaller spool diameter, therefore the casting distance is less than a 2500. Basically because to cast the same distance, a 1000 sized reel has to lose more wraps of line, whereas for the same distance a 2500 may have significantly less wraps of line leaving the spool. Verdict: 2500 better (usually)

Line Problems: In terms of getting tangles around the stripper guide, a 1000 reel will have less problems if used with an appropriate sized stripper guide, whereas a 2500 will require a bigger stripper guide to avoid the same problem. Verdict: ??? (need to buy more reels to test!!)

Of course there are exceptions to this and I'm probably incorrect about a fair bit, but this is my understanding.

[Fisherman#1]

Weight. You'll have sore wrists flicking a 2500 size reel around.

[Superduperman]

Only with the cheaper ones, More upmarket reels use better materials, and if an extra 50-60g is making your wrists sore...TOUGHEN UP!