Which Luvias For Me?

[tobythehobie]

Hey guys first post

So im looking at a Luvias to match with a Pinster gen black for my go to flattie rod for casting SP, would be running 0.4 varivas 10lb. Was looking at the 2506 but do i really need that big a size or could i go down to the 2004?

Cheers

[bamm]

Originally Posted by tobythehobie

Hey guys first post

So im looking at a Luvias to match with a Pinster gen black for my go to flattie rod for casting SP, would be running 0.4 varivas 10lb. Was looking at the 2506 but do i really need that big a size or could i go down to the 2004?

Cheers

There not that big mate I run them for my bream gear and it's good when u get a buy catch u have extra line too fight

Plus they only weigh around 200g I think 2004 190g from memory and I cast mine all day

[Bream Ville]

mate the difference in 2004 and 1003 luvias is about 20 metres of line on the spool and the weight 2004 190g 1003 175g. If you wanted a reel to hold more line as bamm has suggested in case of jewy bycatch I would go the 2506,they all have 2kg of drag but would look at a bigger rod as well. With the pinster it is light in the gen blacks so I would say that either a 2004 or 1003 would suit perfectly to it. I have 2 1003 luvias and gen black itchy twitchy and a black label so similar set up, for me its all about weight in the hand.

[scott1987]

The 2506 actually has 3kg of drag...

[Bream Ville]

yes that's right my bad.....

[tobythehobie]

Yea i just ordered the 2506 from jpanlger, haven't heard any bad things about them, but i figure now i can match a rod to the reel if the pinster feels to bottom heavy. Cheers for replies guys

[purple5ive]

i would get the 2506 for by catch like jewies..
i have a 2004 on a itchy twitchy, and a 2506 on a wicked weasel..
if the line difference is only 20mts on a 1003 then id go for the smaller reel for bream...

[MattyA]

Originally Posted by purple5ive

i would get the 2506 for by catch like jewies..
i have a 2004 on a itchy twitchy, and a 2506 on a wicked weasel..
if the line difference is only 20mts on a 1003 then id go for the smaller reel for bream...

Would have to be a biiiiiiig jewie to need a 2506.. my 2000 sol has landed plenty of smaller jewies with ease. Remember most will be caught in rivers and they are going to bust you off before they run out 100+m of braid down river.

[purple5ive]

Originally Posted by MattyA

Would have to be a biiiiiiig jewie to need a 2506.. my 2000 sol has landed plenty of smaller jewies with ease. Remember most will be caught in rivers and they are going to bust you off before they run out 100+m of braid down river.

your absolutely right about getting busted off before being spooled..
however in saying that i have seen people get spooled or come very close. even in rivers and estuaries
also a 2000 sized reel will knock over most smaller fish to 70cm.
sometimes though they just spool you...
i ahve caught many smaller ones (under 60cm) on 2000 sized reels and they fight well on that size gear..

[BrizVegasBretto]

A 1000 size reel and 6lb will handle 70+cm jewies. As long as the drag is smooth you'll be able apply enough pressure to wear down a jewie before it spools you.

A 2004 would have been perfect for the OP's requirements, though I'm sure he'll thoroughly enjoy his 2506.

But seriously, who buys a product based on the possible by-catch. Under that logic buy a 4000 size reel for anything an estuary may throw at you.

The only time I've seen someone come close to getting spooled by a jewie was because the guy thought the only purpose of the drag knob was to stop the spool from coming off.