Core Series L843 Reel Pairing Guide
Each technique below has three commercial reel options: Premium, Mid-Tier, and Budget-Minded. Displayed prices are reference prices, not guaranteed prices. Purchase links open the independent retailer in a new tab. TrashCan Rodz does not claim an affiliate relationship for these links.
Underspin
Primary spinning, from 1/4 oz
Premium
Shimano Stradic FM 2500HG. Model code 2500HG. Gear ratio 5.8:1. Inches per turn 34. Displayed reference price $254.99.
Retailer: JJ's Sports Fishing
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Mid-Tier
Shimano Ultegra 2500HG. Model code 2500HG. Displayed reference price $159.99.
Retailer: Blue Water Outriggers
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Budget-Minded
Daiwa Regal LT 2500D-XH. Model code 2500D-XH. Gear ratio 6.2:1. Displayed reference price $79.99.
Retailer: ACM Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Jerkbait and Twitchbait
Inshore spinning
Premium
Shimano Stradic FM 2500HG. Model code 2500HG. Gear ratio 5.8:1. Inches per turn 34. Displayed reference price $254.99.
Retailer: JJ's Sports Fishing
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Mid-Tier
Shimano Ultegra 2500HG. Model code 2500HG. Displayed reference price $159.99.
Retailer: Blue Water Outriggers
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Budget-Minded
Daiwa Regal LT 2500D-XH. Model code 2500D-XH. Gear ratio 6.2:1. Displayed reference price $79.99.
Retailer: ACM Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Popping Cork
Heavier spinning
Premium
Shimano Stradic FM C3000XG. Model code C3000XG. Gear ratio 6.4:1. Inches per turn 37. Displayed reference price $254.99.
Retailer: JB Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Mid-Tier
PENN Battle IV 3000. Model code 3000. Gear ratio 6.2:1. Displayed reference price $169.95.
Retailer: Tackle Express
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Budget-Minded
Shimano Nasci FD C3000HG. Model code C3000HG. Displayed reference price $124.99.
Retailer: Premier Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Inshore Jig and Paddletail
Primary spinning
Premium
Shimano Stradic FM C3000XG. Model code C3000XG. Gear ratio 6.4:1. Inches per turn 37. Displayed reference price $254.99.
Retailer: JB Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Mid-Tier
PENN Battle IV 3000. Model code 3000. Gear ratio 6.2:1. Displayed reference price $169.95.
Retailer: Tackle Express
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Budget-Minded
Shimano Nasci FD C3000HG. Model code C3000HG. Displayed reference price $124.99.
Retailer: Premier Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Spoons and Plugs
Primary
Premium
Shimano Stradic FM C3000XG. Model code C3000XG. Gear ratio 6.4:1. Inches per turn 37. Displayed reference price $254.99.
Retailer: JB Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Mid-Tier
PENN Battle IV 3000. Model code 3000. Gear ratio 6.2:1. Displayed reference price $169.95.
Retailer: Tackle Express
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Budget-Minded
Shimano Nasci FD C3000HG. Model code C3000HG. Displayed reference price $124.99.
Retailer: Premier Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Finesse Swimbait
Primary from 1/4 oz
Premium
Shimano Stradic FM 2500HG. Model code 2500HG. Gear ratio 5.8:1. Inches per turn 34. Displayed reference price $254.99.
Retailer: JJ's Sports Fishing
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Mid-Tier
Shimano Ultegra 2500HG. Model code 2500HG. Displayed reference price $159.99.
Retailer: Blue Water Outriggers
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.
Budget-Minded
Daiwa Regal LT 2500D-XH. Model code 2500D-XH. Gear ratio 6.2:1. Displayed reference price $79.99.
Retailer: ACM Tackle
Displayed price is a reference price, not a guaranteed price.