not a fan of 500/1000 or Pfleuger 20 sized reels. I like the 2000 sized or Pfleuger 25 sized. Slightly larger spools without being too big for the purpose. Line capacity isn't an issue, I just like the larger diameter, and sometimes taller spools because the line comes off more easily, and if you're using a line with a little memory like mono, or in my case fluoro can have, larger spools are a bit friendlier. I'm new to using fluoro as a main line, and so far, I've learned what gets you by as a leader may be absolute junk for mainline.