Choice of spinning reel size.

[bassboogieman]

Keith, I don't know how the Shimano reels size compares but you know I use only Pflueger. My Supremes are 8030 and 8035 series. I prefer a larger (diameter) spool, I think they give greater casting distance and heavier drag. As the Supreme has a magnesium frame they are lighter in weight than aluminium of similiar size, so a larger frame without the weight. Of the two sizes you mention, I would opt for the larger for the reasons I indicated. I just purchased a couple Pflueger Arbor reels specifically fo skipping lures under docks and trees. They are a compact reel with a wide diameter spool but half the depth of a normal spool and supposedly line comes off easier. I have yet to try them but will be fishing with them soon.

[keithdog]

Originally Posted by bassboogieman

Keith, I don't know how the Shimano reels size compares but you know I use only Pflueger. My Supremes are 8030 and 8035 series. I prefer a larger (diameter) spool, I think they give greater casting distance and heavier drag. As the Supreme has a magnesium frame they are lighter in weight than aluminium of similiar size, so a larger frame without the weight. Of the two sizes you mention, I would opt for the larger for the reasons I indicated. I just purchased a couple Pflueger Arbor reels specifically fo skipping lures under docks and trees. They are a compact reel with a wide diameter spool but half the depth of a normal spool and supposedly line comes off easier. I have yet to try them but will be fishing with them soon.

Do you have the MGX version of the Supreme? I was looking at the TW site and they didn't have the 8035 listed. But the 8030 line capacity wise looks like what I am looking for.