6' 2-6lb rod what reel? 1000v2500??

[special_k]

Hiya everyone, currently run a 2500FI stradic (4lb braid) on a 2-4kg Trion and have just purchased a new 2-6lb rod.

Now all it needs is a reel! I've narrowed it down to a ci4 (wouldn't mind a fancy daiwa reel but budget won't allow it atm with uni fees) but im not sure whether to run a 2500 size - adding on 35 grams of weight from the 1000 ci4 but an extra 4 kilo's of drag? .. Now i generally fish the goldy-coast canals landbased and sometimes on boats (80% landbased) so the only reason i'm even contemplating a 2500 is because i normally run into trevally which im not sure i'd be able to stop + land on a 1000?

Thoughts/Suggestions? I'd rather spend <$300 on the reel (not including line) so what should i be looking at reel wise? brand/size?

Any help muchly appreciated,
cheers!

[BloodWorm]

Mate, I would nearly go the 2500 the ci4 are so light you could be OK. I have a personal preference for for the 2500 I find I get more wind knots with the 1000 sized reels. I am thinking could be a lazy/clumsy angler more that the reel.

As always take the rod down to a tackle shop and try the reel on the rod, it is a balance thing in the end.

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So just go with what feels right? Im almost tempted to get a 2500 for this and also a cheaper 1000; 2500 when i know theres trevs around and then 1000 for breamming?

thanks for ur reply tho mate

[BloodWorm]

If the 2500 feels OK you may not need the 1000 especially if you are going down in quality from the ci4 you will probably find a 1000 is as heavy as the 2500 ci4 if not heavier.

[Tonka-T]

I use a Samurai 101 1-2kg rod with a fireblood 2500 and it's a perfect balance with it. The 101 is 7ft though. The ci4 2500 is a little lighter than the fireblood 2500 so I think the 2500 is all that you'd need to combat both the bream and trevs.