Shimano Sustain SA3000XGFI Reel with L&F Platinum?

[Rockslide]

Morning


I started again doing DS and light spinning.

I just returned from Kei Mouth and realized that my reel does not pair with my rod too well.
It is a 4000 size Daiwa Laguna I think (feels too heavy) and my rod is the L&F platinum H in 9 foot.(love that rod)


I want to upgrade my reel to a Shimano Sustain SA3000XGFI?


Would the size and weight of the reel  be appropriate for the rod?
Thanks in advance.


At least got a small shark and sea barbel last week on bait.

[Poenskop]

I would use 4000 OR 5000 if I where you. You need the line capacity for when a big fish picks you up.

[Rockslide]

Thanks Poenskop. I hear you.

[FishStyx]

Bear in mind that a 4000 Daiwa equates to approximately 6000 Shimi. Id definitely not go smaller than 4k in shimi. The Stradic 5000FK is a "small" 5000 that has amazing features for its' price. Not sure about the newer FL model, haven't read much about it.

[Rockslide]

 

[fishatic]

I would use 4000 OR 5000 if I where you. You need the line capacity for when a big fish picks you up.

100m cast.

Fish takes as lure lands (we can hope...)
Pulls maybe 50m of line.
Still have about 100m of line.

Casting performance a 5k Shimmie wins hands down though

[Rockslide]

Thanks for the input.
Mail ordering gear is not easy as one cannot physically test and feel.
And living far from metros does not help either.

[Haroldg]

I have the same rod and will pair it with a 4000 size shimano and give you some feedback if you haven't made a decision yet? A 5000 Shimano will definitely be too big for this rod in my view so either the 4000 or 3000. I have a 2500 Daiwa that matches this rod really well. Can you post/send me a pic of the rod just to confirm?

[Rockslide]

Thanks Haroldg.


I actually bought the 3000 and then another 5000 and yes the 5000 feels a bit out of balance.
The 3000 also is just left of the scale again. I bet the 4k will be a 


I have a 11" Archipelago and that again does feel a bit out with the 5k and i believe a 6k will serve better.


But for now the 3k will go on my 7" outfit. The 5k will have to do with the Archipelago for now and i will be waiting to hear from you and then maybe get the 4k for the DS outfit.
A DC Oval is in the cards and might pair well with the 5k and then I'll get a 6k for the Archipelago.


I must admit that this is how it seems now. I have yet to spool any of the Sustains and the balance might change with the weight of the braid?


Thanks for the offer and I will appreciate your feedback.


The nice thing about this situation is that it seems I have a lot of excuses to satisfy my TA