Tsurinoya VIRENT Long-Cast Spinning Reel – 6+1BB | 5.2:1 | 172–206g | 1000S to 3000

Tsurinoya VIRENT Long-Cast Spinning Reel – 6+1BB | 5.2:1 | 172–206g

The Tsurinoya VIRENT is a long-cast oriented spinning reel available in four sizes — 1000S, C2000S, 2500S, and 3000 — designed for finesse and light game lure fishing applications in AU estuary, freshwater, and light inshore environments. The VIRENT is built around a spool geometry optimised for casting distance with light braid and fluorocarbon on ultralight and light spin rods, combined with a 6+1 bearing system, 5.2:1 gear ratio, and a body weight from 172g (1000S) to 206g (3000) that keeps the outfit balanced and fatigue-free over long sessions. The drag range across the four sizes — 3kg (1000S) through to 4.5kg (3000) — is calibrated for the light-to-medium leader strengths used in AU estuary bream, estuary perch, whiting, and light trevally fishing, where operating drag pressure is typically set at 0.5–1.5kg and the maximum drag rating is a reserve for controlled drag adjustment during the fight. All four VIRENT sizes are priced at $109.95, making the VIRENT an accessible entry into the Tsurinoya spinning reel range for anglers setting up a new estuary or light game outfit.

• Long-cast spool design – maximising distance with light braid — the VIRENT spool is designed to optimise line lay and line release for long-distance casting with light PE braid and fluorocarbon; the spool profile and lip geometry minimise friction as the line coils leave the spool face on the cast, reducing the deceleration that a high-friction spool lip causes as line contacts the edge during flight; on light lines where the weight of the lure is small and the energy applied on the cast is limited, minimising spool friction is the primary mechanical lever for improving casting distance; a long-cast spool also produces a more even line lay on retrieve, reducing the peak coil diameter variation that causes loose coil ejection and wind knots on the cast
• 6+1 bearing system – smooth retrieve across all retrieve speeds — the VIRENT uses a 6-ball-bearing plus 1-anti-reverse-bearing configuration that places bearing support at the main shaft, rotor, handle, and line roller; the 6+1 system provides a smooth, consistent retrieve across all retrieve speeds from a slow, methodical soft plastic crawl to a faster surface lure cadence; the line roller bearing is the most functionally critical bearing in a spinning reel used with thin PE braid — a poorly supported line roller generates friction and line twist that accumulates as twist in the braid, degrading lure action and increasing the risk of wind knots; the VIRENT line roller bearing provides smooth, low-friction line management for the thin braids (#0.4–1.0) used in AU estuary finesse fishing
• 5.2:1 gear ratio – versatile retrieve for all estuary lure methods — the 5.2:1 gear ratio delivers a moderate retrieve speed that suits the full range of AU estuary and light inshore lure presentations — soft plastics on light jig heads, shallow minnows, micro vibes, surface lures, and micro poppers — without requiring the angler to switch reels between lure types; the 5.2:1 ratio is the established all-purpose gear ratio for AU estuary finesse fishing and produces retrieve speeds that keep most lures in their productive action range at a comfortable handle-turn cadence
• 3–4.5kg max drag – calibrated for light leader applications — the VIRENT drag range from 3kg (1000S) to 4.5kg (3000) is designed for the light leader strengths — typically 2–8lb fluorocarbon — used in AU estuary bream, perch, and whiting fishing; operating the drag at 20–35% of the max rating produces a smooth, consistent drag pressure in the 0.5–1.5kg range that protects fine leaders during the fight while applying sufficient pressure to control and land estuary fish efficiently; the 4.5kg max drag of the 3000 size provides additional headroom for anglers targeting light trevally and flathead on slightly heavier leaders
• 172–206g body weight – balanced for ultralight and light spin rods — at 172g (1000S) and 176g (C2000S) the smaller VIRENT sizes are well-matched to ultralight 1–2kg rods for micro lure and finesse presentations; the 205–206g 2500S and 3000 sizes balance effectively on light 2–3kg rods used for general estuary lure fishing; the consistent weight across the two larger sizes means the 2500S and 3000 feel similar in hand on comparable rods despite the spool size and capacity difference
• Freshwater and saltwater rated – estuary versatility — the VIRENT is designed for use in both freshwater impoundment and estuary saltwater environments; rinse thoroughly with fresh water after each saltwater session and store with the drag backed off to preserve drag washer performance

Size Selection Guide

• 1000S — $109.95 — 172g — 3kg drag — ultralight finesse; bream, estuary perch, whiting on 1–2kg rods; #0.4–0.6 braid; wacky rig, drop shot, micro lure; shallow spool for light line
• C2000S — $109.95 — 176g — 3.5kg drag — ultralight to light estuary all-rounder; bream, perch, whiting on 1–3kg rods; #0.6–0.8 braid; shallow spool suits lighter braid with minimal backing
• 2500S — $109.95 — 205g — 4kg drag — light estuary and inshore; bream, flathead, light trevally on 2–4kg outfits; #0.8–1.0 braid; moderate spool capacity for longer-range estuary presentations
• 3000 — $109.95 — 206g — 4.5kg drag — light to medium estuary and inshore; flathead, trevally, snapper on 3–5kg outfits; #1.0–1.2 braid; full spool depth for heavier braid and longer casts from rock and beach

Specifications

• Brand: Tsurinoya
• Model: VIRENT
• Type: Long-Cast Spinning Reel
• Bearings: 6+1 (6 ball + 1 anti-reverse)
• Gear Ratio: 5.2:1
• Max Drag: 3kg (1000S) / 3.5kg (C2000S) / 4kg (2500S) / 4.5kg (3000)
• Weight: 172g (1000S) / 176g (C2000S) / 205g (2500S) / 206g (3000)
• Handle: Ambidextrous
• Sizes: 1000S / C2000S / 2500S / 3000 (select variant)
• Use: Freshwater & Saltwater
• Target Species: Bream, Estuary Perch, Whiting, Flathead, Light Trevally

Note: All specifications are manufacturer-stated — slight variations may occur. Rinse thoroughly with fresh water after each saltwater use. Store with drag backed off.