2500 vs 3000 spinning reel size

[WJH]

Any advantage or disadvantage of a 2500 vs 3000 reel size. Both sizes are similar in wt, obviously more line capacity with deeper spool. Don't know if greater line capacity is that big of an advantage if targeting inshore species. Some say better handle on the 3000 size, T handle vs barrel handle on the 2500.

[Tomagus]

Usually the only difference between the two sizes is the spool size...To each his own..when it comes done to it that extra 10 or 20 yds of line should not make that much difference

[herefishyfishy80]

I agree with spool size for line capacity but depending on which manufacturer you go with, the difference can also be the max drag on it as well.
Either one, you can't go wrong with targeting the inshore species. I haven't seen many with different handles in that size, they typically do the larger size reels.
Tackledirect.com shows majority of the max drags on the reels they carry so you can compare it with other sizes or reels. I'm sure there's other sites but I am only familiar with that one.