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Butt Guide Size....Shimano 1000 series reel
Posted by: Jay Lancaster (12.174.137.---)
Date: April 05, 2006 01:40PM

Does anyone know the spool diameter of Shimano's 1000 series reels? The smallest Shimano I have on hand is their 2500 series. For that I usually use a 25 butt guide. I'm wondering if a 25 is in order for the 1000 reels or can I get away with a 20? Anyone know the size? Thanks.

Jay

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Re: Butt Guide Size....Shimano 1000 series reel
Posted by: Raymond Adams (---.hsd1.ca.comcast.net)
Date: April 05, 2006 02:49PM

I have an AX1000 and probably would stay with a 25.
Can't measure the spool right now though.
Try both sizes and see what works best for you.

Raymond Adams
Eventually, all things merge, and a river runs through it..

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Re: Butt Guide Size....Shimano 1000 series reel
Posted by: Ralph Ratliff (---.asm.bellsouth.net)
Date: April 05, 2006 02:50PM

Mine measured 1 1/2". I used a 25 butt guide on my last rod. Best way to tell is to test cast using the 25 and the 20 guides.

Hope this helps.

rhr

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Re: Butt Guide Size....Shimano 1000 series reel
Posted by: Anonymous User (Moderator)
Date: April 05, 2006 03:39PM

It's going to depend more on the line size you use than the reel size.

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Re: Butt Guide Size....Shimano 1000 series reel
Posted by: Ted Morgan (137.219.130.---)
Date: April 05, 2006 08:57PM

The 1000 spools are about 47 mm diameter. As Tom mentioned, it will depend on your line as well, but I am thinking on a reel that size, you'll be looking at 8lb test mono, 10 lb tops. Braid will be thinner and allow and even smaller guide. I'd say to cover all your bases use the 25.

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Re: Butt Guide Size....Shimano 1000 series reel
Posted by: Jay Lancaster (12.174.136.---)
Date: April 06, 2006 11:02AM

Thanks for all the info. Buying Ti guides...I'm going to stick with a 25. Thanks again!

Jay

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