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[rizzo]

250 is nice in that if you lose some line, there is less of a gap between the spool lip and the line than there would be on the 200. You lose the same amount of line on the 200 and you get more of that lip showing, and more resistance, shorter casts. If you're using 65 pound stealth then you'd really notice it. 20 pound fireline or 30 pound sufix, not much difference.


With that said as just another perspective, i'd get a 200 for 9 footer and either 200 or 250 for a 10 foot. The 250 works well on 11 foot rods too where the 200 feels a little light.

[tattoobob]

Well I have a 200 on my 9 footer and a 250 on my 10 footer, I think this works best, I don't like the 200 on a 10 foot rod because it doesn't balance correctly, Pick the rod that your going to use the most and buy the reel for that rod, then start saving for a second reel.

[JackK]

I use a 250 on my 10' rods, really like the balance. It works on my 9'er, but seems a little more awkward. I rarely seem to use my 9, so the 250 works best for me.

I guess if you want one VS for both the 200 is the way to go... But personally, I like the extra line capacity on the 250. Can double for a tuna reel as well if need be- don't think the 200 would have the capacity for that. Nice if you ever get an invite out on a friends boat- spool it with JB60 and you're golden.

Good luck- I don't think you can go wrong with either.

[FishnGrega]

200...

I use my 200 on my 9' rainshadow, and my 10' lami. I don't have a problem using it on my 10' one bit and I fish that rod 70+ trips a year.

I've also fished a 250 on a 10' and didn't even know the difference between the two reels "weights", we're talking oz!

Also with the 200 you get a slower retrieve which everyone knows that the slower your reel the better off you are.

The spool holds a crap load of line but your never going to use all of it. Unless you can't fish with braid.