Originally Posted By: Salmo g.
I'm either confused or semi-ambidexterous cuz I reel left on fly and spinning reels, but right on bait casting reels. I have no idea why other than that's just the way I started a long time ago. I have one mini-Bantam that holds less than 100 feet (not yards) of line. I'm guessing the 500 and 1000 are salmon sized reels? Just what I need, more fishing gear, but I keep reading about salmon bait casting reels wearing out, so maybe stocking up on tried and proven gear is a good strategy.

This is a common malady.
It's been traced to the rear portion of the cerebrum.....that's all we know.

The 500 and 1000 are not both "salmon sized".
The nomenclature is based on the following...

500 is a deluxe version of the original "50"
There was also a 350.
These are the large frames of the series.

The 1000 is a deluxe version of the original "10"
This is what I would call steelhead size.
These were the reels that started the paradigm shift away from big, round reels with non-disengaging level winds.

If you love your Revo, thank a Bantam.
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