Reel too small?

[leginmat]

Heya folks,

I apologize firstly and warn that this is a stupid question...

I recently purchased an Okuma Epixor EF-15A 'blindly' without research and when it arrived, it seemed a tad small when compared to my beginner reels! (I'm new )

Just wondering whether it's sufficient enough for use (aiming really for bream) or should I try to sell it and purchase a slightly larger reel?

I planned on purchasing a Trion or Dropshot to pair it with.

Thanks!

[Alex]

As I am not familiar with Okuma reels this is what I think you should do:

Take it to the tackle store and pair it with the rods you like.

See whether it balances nicely with the rod before you sell the reel.

Try other reels in the store on the same rods just to have a feel and see how different your reel is comparing to others then make your decision.

Good luck,
Alex

[crusty]

What size are your beginner reels?
A look on the web shows they hold 75m of 6lb which should be ok. Haven't met a bream thats run 75m yet.

[leginmat]

Thanks for your prompt responses.

Alex,

I may take your advice! Thanks!

Crusty,

I purchased a BigW combo with a Shimano "Something" 2500. My sibling has adopted that now and I would like to upgrade my 10+ year old rusty, inherited reel

The 2500 looked a bit more evenly sized and from most of the pictures I've seen here, you lot seem to carry similar sized reels too. (Just $400 or so extra! )

I'm looking at a general lure reel to fish the most basic species, specifically bream. If I was looking to purchase additional reels, I would keep it but I'm aiming for a general all-arounder. The Sienna 2500 looks the go right now!

Thanks

[nereus]

the Sienna 1000 is ample for most breaming applications,matched with a 702 shimano Catana rod you can have a great beginners combo for approx $125 all up.I've caught hundreds of bream, mully,snook and salmon trout on mine and even though i've upgraded slightly i still use it with no problems.
ps i'm on my 3rd reel though,they last a good 12-18 months fishing 3 times a week so its a matter of doing the maths.
cheers nereus

[crusty]

A 2500 shimano is a pretty good alrounder. I use a Daiwa 2500 when specifically chasing bigger fish, jewies and bigger flatties and playing off the rocks for salmon and tailor (they lack a little in retrieve speed for this though).
I use mostly 2000 sized reels in the estuary for bream (but have landed GT's and jewies on them) and have recently acquired a sweet shimano 1000 to use in the estuaries as well. The shimano spool holds about 110 of 6lb so a little more than the Okuma. For me I can't imagine fishing anything smaller than a 1000 (but they have 750's and 500's in the US).
Small reels have the advantage in terms of weight (generally) and they will retrieve a shorter amount of line per turn of the handle which can help in finesse fishing.

They have negatives as well, but best bet is try it on the rod you are looking at. Compare it to a shimano 1000 for comparison.

[leginmat]

Thanks for the reply and help guys. I ended up keeping the reel as it seemed to be similarly sized to other 1000, 1500 sized reels in the shop!

Ended up walking away with a Trion also! but a flatter wallet. Thanks for all the help!