What size spinning reel do you use for inshore fishing? When fishing for redfish, trout, flounder, snook, and other inshore species, a 2500 or 3000 size is all you need. This size has plenty of line capacity and the power to handle fish when fishing with soft plastics, spoons, and hard lures. The exception would be if you're fishing for large fish in strong current or around heavy structure. | Salt Strong