How Big is a 2500, 4000, 6000, 7500 Spinning Reel?

This video demonstrates the difference in sizes of spinning reels for fishing. For visual comparisons I use a Diawa 2500, Piscifun 4000, 6000 and 7500 size Penn reels. To help viewers really see how big these different models are I compare them with common household items.
The making of this video was inspired by my own experience in trying to determine how large a reel was when I was shopping online. When I couldn't find any decent images or videos showing how large or small a fishing reel was I decided there was a need for a demo like this.
Here's the video I mentioned about the saltwater gear I use:
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[@TheHallamake]

that's exact problem I was having, thank you for the video! extremely helpful!!

[@jasl7358]

It just depends on the company. I have a 5000 kastking that is smaller than my penn 4000. And daiwa is a whole size bigger than all others unless it's in their LT lineup. And a shimano 5000 will have the line capacity of a 3000 from other makers. This video is great for people who are just getting into fishing and have no idea what to buy.

[@josephcuccia6527]

Very useful video. Finding dimensions online before purchase is a challenge. The struggle is "REEL"! Thanks!!!

[@RadReelingFishing]

You are welcome.

[@drunkcatto9584]

Finally found a video about this...ive been searching all over the internet for this comparison...thank you!!

[@runplatypus]

Im new to fishing, this is helpful. 👍🏽

[@vsonic86]

I bet if Daiwa offer those power handle knob on their bg, I bet most people would prefer this reel. I love it so much. Such a fun reel to use for $100!

[@dcbowling80]

This was the best idea for reference. Thank you!

[@rchydrozz751]

I just received the Penn III 4000 today. Its smaller than I thought it would be. I havent fished it just yet, it does seem to be well made, smooth and quiet. The drag works really well, tightening down the drag with little effort. I have an old Daiwa 4000c and 7000c reels that still work great. I just wanted a new 4000 size reel. The Penn 4000 spool across the top is 2", my Daiwa 4000 is 2.5" across the top. Considerably smaller with line you might want to use. Sitting the Penn 4000 and my Daiwa 4000 side by side. It looks like my Daiwa's 7000 and 4000 sitting next to each other. One is noticeably larger, Hopefully not an issue. If I had know this I would of bought the Penn 5000 or possibly the 6000. But I wanted a 4000 size reel. The Penn 4000 smallish ( to me ) spool, something to keep in mind when purchasing with what line you may want to use or how you might be using it.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for commenting. It seems like the newer reels are designed to handle braided line better than the old school spinners. When I was a kid I had a Diawa 4000c, man I loved that reel.

[@lendog725]

I can’t believe I just spent 12 minutes watching someone measure a reel to an apple 🍎 and avocado 🥑!! And I enjoyed it! Smh I need a life! 😂

[@RadReelingFishing]

Ha ha...too funny. thanks for sharing.

[@lacherokeedecaceria1263]

Thx for the video, now I know how to tell the size of reels on advertised items online. 👍🏻

[@dmghostman555]

Thank you I’ve always have trouble trying to figure out reel sizes!!

[@abdullahdanny9420]

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[@deaconenoch3456]

@Abdullah Danny Flixportal :D

[@abdullahdanny9420]

@Deacon Enoch thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I really appreciate it!

[@deaconenoch3456]

@Abdullah Danny you are welcome xD

[@100banguapo]

THANK YOU OMG THIS JUST CLEARED UP EVERYTHINF I NEEDED TO KNOW 😭🔥🔥🔥

[@redoni9114]

Thank u so much 😂 iv been so confused on what size i should get. I have a Ugly Stick Tiger Elite , i live in front of a beach and this little reel dosnt seem to cast far enough. Thanks again :) 🎣

[@barringtonedwards4085]

Useful information

[@nolandreesen7384]

This is exactly what I needed thanks a lot

[@mikesomerset6338]

This is really helpful.

[@glitter2glaze21]

Thank you so much!

[@greatlakezgirl649]

Thank you. I am a fan of the ugly stik and was only see 30 reel size for the combo on BassPro site which now I figure it is more than enough for me here in Michigan, kayak fishing for small mouth bass.

[@rogerroark9419]

Thanx been I’ve looking for a vid like this. I

[@animeshow9325]

Thank you now I know how big reels I need on my rod

[@peewee6377]

Well done sir. Enjoyed it.

[@RadReelingFishing]

A different look at reels for sure. Thanks for watching.

[@oregun541]

What a great idea for a video! Thanks man

[@RadReelingFishing]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@matthewchambers4376]

Thank you ....iv been trying to fugue this out as well .

[@jshall1000]

Jc. Im tring to put spiderwire braid on a reel i just got. But all the vids i watch r different. When you respool. Do u have the braid come off filler spool clockwise or counter clockwise. Cause something so simple is giving me a headache.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for asking. Not my area of expertise. With braid I always reeling it directly off, not clockwise or counter. I do this with baitcasting and spinning reels.

[@eddisonbanner9505]

Before i even start watching. Thanks. One like and one comment off hand

[@keithdouglas9848]

Great video!!

[@nickwilliams3710]

Thank you for this!!!

[@vinfish4697]

pretty good comparison but the BG series is kind of mind blowing on how they are soo much bigger than your average reel size

[@mahmoudeljedwy3247]

thanks a lot, just what i needed.

[@fullonbatshit9428]

Good video but I think the best measurement you could give for sizing would be spool diameter.

[@commercialelectrician133]

great video keep them coming

[@dmdfishin]

Awesome size comparison JC, I used the persuit already and it's a sweet reel along with the battle and weighs better that the SS series too lol. Awesome video brother.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for watching. it was a fun video to make, more content you know. I've had a lot of views on videos that review gear or answer questions that maybe not only I have about fishing gear.

[@NorthernNightsap]

Very helpful 👍

[@furealfreddo]

So helpful👍👍

[@noah_nguyen_]

This was so helpful thanks one like+sub

[@HH-zg8zm]

Nice video I fish deep rivers and ocean so I use only 4000 with 20 mono or 30 braid. And 6000 with 65 braid or 40 mono big fish like stripers in both areas I fish. So I use heaver line bigger size reel. But have the ability to go ponds if needed but I don't. I need line capacity. So this set up works the best for me our river maxes out at 90 feet. The rule of thumb is 7 feet of line to 1 foot of water to hold bottom. I love bottom fishing. Think of where your fishing and how deep rocks mono rest braid how much line is key. To small and your not fishing.

[@rkw221]

nice job thx needed something like this....next time consider a standard size thing everyone knows like a can of soda? Fruits are not a uniform size though they kinda worked here. The only item here that works is the salt container. The can is also not that uniform...sorry just feeling nit-picky today when I am super appreciative of this video!! :D

[@stephen579]

As sizes vary from make to make, it would be better to use a tape measure to show the size as it is consistent.

[@firaslahham5451]

Oh yeeeeaaaahhh

[@tomporgy1143]

Take them apart and show/tell what is inside! No fish left in the ocean due to overfishing by nets! : (

[@gmanmule6931]

NICE!!!

[@fourbzybooth3224]

Thanks

[@johnblackmouth]

Wow I just ordered a Penn Battle 2 6000. It’s gonna be a big boy I imagine!

[@marcoramirez120]

same i got the reel and rod combo 50 bucks walmart had a killer deal and also the penn battle rod combo for 100 bucks i wish i bought that when i saw it

[@johnblackmouth]

JForJustice wow that was a great deal

[@jafetjuarez3401]

would you recomend a penn 5000 reel to fish yellow tail 20 to 40 pounds?

[@Afrofshman]

Yeah

[@8431020]

Very helpfull

[@jasonlittle4049]

So a 4000 reel would be good a middle heavy rod?

[@romeofoxtrot363]

Yes great for shore fishing

[@romeofoxtrot363]

Holds good amount of line for average joes use

[@toddmarten1364]

I have a 2500 Shimano Sahara and a 2500 ugly tuff spinning reel. The ugly tuff is TINY compared to the Shimano. Almost need the 6000 to allow for as much line as is on the Shimano. Why is it always so different. I'm new to fishing and really have no clue what I'm doing. Thanks for the vid!

[@BadJuJuAdventures1701]

how big is it compared to saaaaay a can biscuits?

[@michaelyarrington3543]

What kind of reel was the 4000

[@andrewwilborn4144]

Finally

[@ronaldherzer7086]

Are they all the same manufacture or different brands reels

[@RadReelingFishing]

Different

[@floridaboy3432]

Yo JC, what's the cheap fishing braid you use is it called "ashcon fishing braid"

[@RadReelingFishing]

Right amzn.to/2IX35R4

[@floridaboy3432]

Thanks JC

[@quintonking7339]

So I was wondering, what would be considered the universal size reel? I found online a reel that’s 1000,2000,3000,&4000 and idk what’s good for what. I am sorta new to these type reel sizes.

[@RadReelingFishing]

Thanks for asking. This video will help here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6q9h3uOZ9qWaLc

[@bigguy83freedomfirearmsfis94]

Would a 2500 penn Pursite work on a 7’0 and would a 4000 penn pusite work on a 7’3 or 10’6?

[@RadReelingFishing]

Yes, on medium/heavy or medium rods.

[@JD-hs7ib]

Hello JC are you still a Penn Pursuit 3 fan ??? In my neck of the water they are good deals and I like the no anti reverse switch that always leaks LOL, And I hat spending over $65-85 for a reel for surf and Kayak. I cry when Tackle Advisors gives 200+ for a spinner. Do you really fish Daiwa & Shimano $300 when we aren't looking and drive a Benz? & fish outta Yellowfin bay boat? HAHAHAHHAHhahahahaha I know you got a badass Gucci rig hidden !!!!

[@RadReelingFishing]

I have the Fierce and Pursuit 3 reels now. They are great.

[@priteshparsekar3754]

Which reel is good for big fish??

[@bottnovice1286]

Crazy but helpful men, don't worry.

[@joeyjoe8892]

They're not all the same I have a 2500 Stradic ci-4 which is way smaller than your 2500 Daiwa

[@RadReelingFishing]

I wondered about that. So how does a company decide if a reel is a 2500 or 4000...?

[@joeyjoe8892]

@@RadReelingFishing I couldn't tell you dude but check out the Stradic ci-4 and you'll see what I'm talkin about

[@RadReelingFishing]

@@joeyjoe8892 Thanks, I'll check it out.

[@joeyjoe8892]

@@RadReelingFishing well what I do notice says you you have a lot of penns they seem to make their reels a little bit larger as well as Daiwa

[@lauleareyes7483]

Is a 8000 size reel to big for a 10 foot heavy surf rod?

[@RadReelingFishing]

I've never fished with a 10' rod, but the bigger the reel then it holds more line, it's a bigger spool and the longer the cast.

[@lauleareyes7483]

@@RadReelingFishing ok thanks for info and cool vids🤙

[@santoshkumaarr9140]

RUNATURE Spinning Reels Light Weight Ultra Smooth Powerful 11+1 BB Spinning Fishing Reel for Inshore Boat Rock Freshwater Saltwater Fishing review this reel. It is available in amazon. I think it is good for the money

[@itsvexah5414]

What is the max lb test you would put on the 6000 using braided line?

[@RadReelingFishing]

Not sure, it would depend on the area I was fishing and how far I needed to cast. There are some charts on the internet that will give you an idea of what would be acceptable.

[@itsvexah5414]

Rad Reeling Fishing Ok sounds good I’m living in St. Petersburg FL and do a lot of pier fishing so I’ll have to check it out. Thanks for the reply

[@pascaldufour9275]

As if avocados and apples are universally standard size. Good vid

[@independentthinker.273]

What is the width difference of the 7000 versus the 6000 spool across the top?

[@RadReelingFishing]

Ha ha...Interesting question after I did all that...Hold on and I'll measure it. 7500 is 2-3/4", 6000 is 2-1/2"

[@independentthinker.273]

@@RadReelingFishing My gut was right about going with a 6000. Thanks for the measurements.

[@independentthinker.273]

@@RadReelingFishing also if you take those measurements and convert them into millimeters it comes out to 60mm. I guess that's how they get the number for the size for each reel.

[@pacific4864]

How do you find so many good spots ?

[@RadReelingFishing]

persistence, also living in Florida for over fifty years helps.

[@atmako1]

Interesting video,informative.....good thoughts on line....I like that long case reel....I have so many reels already and now ya got me thinking about getting more.....I think this must be what it's like to to be addicted to crack or meth.....more reels more rods ya ya...

[@RadReelingFishing]

thanks for watching. I saw that the guy who has the Catfish and Carp channel over 100 fishing set ups.

[@jamieh4133]

What size would you recommend for Muskie

[@RadReelingFishing]

I've never fished for Muskie. Are you fishing from a boat?

[@jamieh4133]

Yes

[@lostpondfishing]

I would recommend Hormel can sized reel, extra chunky

[@mrlocorio4291]

Uhuh yeah, but how big is that apple? And was that can bought from Costo? And why are you in a dolls house?

[@officialpernik8785]

Someone know name 2:50 spinning reel? I need it!!!! Please!❤️

[@RadReelingFishing]

That reel is a poor choice in my opinion. It broke after three months of use. Get a PENN PURSUIT 3, a FAR better reel and it's cheaper too.

[@clipz_swerv3545]

Should just use a ruler next time 📐

[@rowanlinderud1800]

I bought a RUNCL reel without looking at this and it is friggin massive. I’m disappointed. I just wanted something for panfish not sharks

[@squirrel7t7]

How big is the apple?..

[@RadReelingFishing]

Medium. Thanks for watching.

[@vsonic86]

I'm confuse!!!

[@connormclaughlin6955]

Not a good comparison to eyeball anything with.

[@RadReelingFishing]

What would you suggest?

[@connormclaughlin6955]

@@RadReelingFishing well things with no lable can be any size? Idk reels adult men mostly. So common things playing cards. Pack of smokes. Soda can. Etc

[@connormclaughlin6955]

@@RadReelingFishing produce can be any size. I got a 4000 instead of a five because I was a couple dollars short. Figure I'll be alright because iam guessing the larger number means larger weight catch not sure but should be ok. Got a kast king summer 4000 and a bass x rod from St croix rods 7.1 hed-heavy. Cant wait to use it.

[@RadReelingFishing]

@@connormclaughlin6955 Good ideas, maybe I should make a new video with some different items. Thanks for the tips.

[@connormclaughlin6955]

@@RadReelingFishing no problemo