reels on 203 samurai

bjpk · #1 20-06-2011, 05:00 AM

hey peeps what reel would suit the 203 samurai better.
choosing between a 2000 sol or a 2500 c14.
opinons greatly appreciated

keen-as-fisho · #2 20-06-2011, 05:50 AM

I had my 201 matched with a CI4 1000 when I first bought the rod and it was alright, I then strapped a caldia 2000 to it and it was very good, I then went to a certate 1500 which was bloody awesome and now I've got a Certate higear 2004 strapped on and what can I say, its great, but obviously I don't have an answer because I don't know myself. The CI4 would be the go imo but I have never used a Sol so don't have an opinion. I will be sticking with the higear now, until my Duff rod arrives

bjpk · #3 20-06-2011, 06:25 AM

i should probably re prase my question
im after opinons on which reel will suit the rod better. not which reel is better! as i prefer the sol over the stradic. But in the shop the stradic probably felt better as it is slightly bigger in size (not weight) possibly more suited to the rod?

breamanater · #4 20-06-2011, 07:32 AM

SOL!!!!!!!!! you just cant kill them and they are a lot tougher then ci4's.

bonscottfan · #5 20-06-2011, 08:23 AM

I also use a ci4 2500 on it as well but lately have put my da 2500 luvius an that matches up really nice too

redfinfisho · #6 20-06-2011, 08:48 AM

I got a sol on a lox there great reels

cobby · #7 21-06-2011, 04:23 AM

I've got a 2004 older model Certate on a 201. Fing brilliant setup.

I'd go a 2000 Sol out of your choices

justin71 · #8 21-06-2011, 06:41 AM

I just got my caldia 2004 in the mail today to mate with my 203. Really nice reel and feels good on the rod. I also have a sol and a rarenium 2500. I tried the 2500 on it and it felt just as good. Obviously it comes down to personal choice. I went the 2004 because of the taper of the rod and felt the reel's drag would more than accomodate any bream I hope to encounter. Hope this helps. Cheers.

bjpk · #9 21-06-2011, 09:44 AM

cheers guys went with the 2000 sol. feels ever so slightly to small, but il get used to it. plus its so much smoother than a c14

redfinfisho · #10 21-06-2011, 07:11 PM

good chice i got one my first daiwa reel

Pigdog · #11 22-06-2011, 12:25 AM

is the 203 mainly a flats rod
Hows it go pulling fish fom structure ?

Cheers

Pig

David88 · #12 22-06-2011, 01:08 AM

i dont understand what you guys are judging it on? i have a 2500 twinpower 2011 on my 201 and i think it is slihtly too light for the rod as the ballance point is just infront of the grip. and the 2500 is way heavier than any of the reels mentioned.

bjpk · #13 22-06-2011, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pigdog

is the 203 mainly a flats rod
Hows it go pulling fish fom structure ?

Cheers

Pig

i bought it as my all round hardbody rod, only last weekend and am yet to use it. as for pulling fish out of stucture id love to know as well. to me it feels very soft. but im hoping it has some power when loaded up??