Okuma baitfeeder 500 or 1000

[Remps17]

Hi guys.

I found out about these reels the other day and like many will be attaching it to a deadstick. The deadstick will be used strictly for walleye. It will be going on a 32-36 inch deadstick. I fish for walleye typically in 40' or less.

So the 500 series or the 1000?

Thanks for you opinions

Cheers

[ran7ger]

 awesome reel for a deadstick, no need to worry about what rod you put it on or bells or any of that nonsense.  i have the large size from a few years back and it works fine for ice fishing but sure doesn't balance on a 30" rod.  just ordered the 500 and can't wait to put it in the arsenal.

[Big Sky]

I put the 500 & 1000 side by side and the body size seemed identical.  The spool was smaller on the 500 so I chose the 1000.  I’d rather have higher line capacity with everything else being equal.  Caught pike on it on Friday combined with Finicky Fooler.  It was everything I hoped it would be. Very happy with both. 

[Ice_Fly_Guy]

I'd go with the 1000, more versatility to use in open water as well.

[HWeber]

I put the 500 & 1000 side by side and the body size seemed identical.  The spool was smaller on the 500 so I chose the 1000.  I’d rather have higher line capacity with everything else being equal.  Caught pike on it on Friday combined with Finicky Fooler.  It was everything I hoped it would be. Very happy with both.

If this is accurate definitely the 1000. Explains why I was disappointed in the size of the 500. Decent reel but not what you'd expect for 500 sized when compared to other okuma reels

[Remps17]

exactly what I wanted to here. Will be purchasing a couple 1000s

Thanks guys

Cheers