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Best ultralight spinning reel #14511514 10/21/22 02:42 AM
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I'm looking for an ultralight spinning reel, mostly for panfish. What is everyone using out there? Any input would be really helpful.

Re: Best ultralight spinning reel [Re: Gerald Mactee] #14511613 10/21/22 11:38 AM
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And a good rod to match, or a good reasonably priced combo.

Re: Best ultralight spinning reel [Re: Gerald Mactee] #14511837 10/21/22 03:09 PM
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I would recommend the Pflueger president 20. Very smooth, good drag & seems to last forrever.

Re: Best ultralight spinning reel [Re: Gerald Mactee] #14511864 10/21/22 03:32 PM
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I really like my Daiwa Revros and Regal is nice too for the $$


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Shimano Sienna 5 or 10 for panfish. You don't need an expensive reel for pan fish as they are not going to take a lot of line or test your drag. Anything over $31 is a waste of money.

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I gotta second the Daiwa Revros and Regal. I have 4 Revros 2000's set up with 6 lb test for crappie and 3 Regal 3000's wearing 15 lb test for white bass/hybrids/striper.I also have several Daiwa BG's size 2500-6500 set up for channels/big blues/flatheads/saltwater.Although they make panfish size BG's the $100 price tag might be a little much unless you plan on hitting the saltwater or passing reels down to your grandkids that can pass them down to their grandkids.Yea I been a Daiwa guy for a loooooooooooong time and in my humble opinion you won't find more quality for your buck out there.

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Re: Best ultralight spinning reel [Re: Whistlebritches] #14512474 10/22/22 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Whistlebritches
I gotta second the Daiwa Revros and Regal. I have 4 Revros 2000's set up with 6 lb test for crappie and 3 Regal 3000's wearing 15 lb test for white bass/hybrids/striper.I also have several Daiwa BG's size 2500-6500 set up for channels/big blues/flatheads/saltwater.Although they make panfish size BG's the $100 price tag might be a little much unless you plan on hitting the saltwater or passing reels down to your grandkids that can pass them down to their grandkids.Yea I been a Daiwa guy for a loooooooooooong time and in my humble opinion you won't find more quality for your buck out there.


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Re: Best ultralight spinning reel [Re: PowerLizard] #14512562 10/22/22 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by PowerLizard
Shimano Sienna 5 or 10 for panfish. You don't need an expensive reel for pan fish as they are not going to take a lot of line or test your drag. Anything over $31 is a waste of money.


Agree, used one for a wacky setup for bass and it performed perfectly and I still use it for crappie and light bass stuff.

Re: Best ultralight spinning reel [Re: Gerald Mactee] #14512812 10/22/22 05:44 PM
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Daiwa Kage 1000 with matching 5’6 ft Kage Ultra lite rod is what I use. Not cheap but a pleasure to fish with. Can cast a 1/16 jig a mile. Do not agree with the above post about going cheap.

Re: Best ultralight spinning reel [Re: TomRom] #14512986 10/22/22 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by TomRom
Daiwa Kage 1000 with matching 5’6 ft Kage Ultra lite rod is what I use. Not cheap but a pleasure to fish with. Can cast a 1/16 jig a mile. Do not agree with the above post about going cheap.

I agree the Daiwa Kage is a great reel. If I had one, I would want to pair it with a fairly unique ultralight rod with character like The Rambler from the Moonshine Rod Company.
https://www.moonshinerods.com/collections/the-rambler/products/the-rambler-6-ultra-light-fast-action

Re: Best ultralight spinning reel [Re: Vogey] #14513082 10/23/22 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Vogey
I would recommend the Pflueger president 20. Very smooth, good drag & seems to last forrever.


+1 on the Pflueger line... i've got this little reel size 20, read the stats it has a lot going for it, especially good drag as well - something needed for the 4lb test I have it spooled with, and for $50.000 it won't break the bank ! I would buy it again, but I don't see this reel ever giving out...

https://www.purefishing.com/trion-spinning-reel-1516025?variant=1498324

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Pflueger President in the 20 size on an All Star medium light dockshooter rod.

I have two of these set ups and really enjoy them for dock and creek fishing.
Just stout enough in case you accidentally hook into a 10lb catfish, 15lb carp, or a four pound bass.

If you plan on fishing saltwater with your set up, +1 on the Daiwa BG 2000



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Re: Best ultralight spinning reel [Re: PowerLizard] #14513391 10/23/22 03:50 PM
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Daiwa Kage 1000 with matching 5’6 ft Kage Ultra lite rod is what I use. Not cheap but a pleasure to fish with. Can cast a 1/16 jig a mile. Do not agree with the above post about going cheap.

I agree the Daiwa Kage is a great reel. If I had one, I would want to pair it with a fairly unique ultralight rod with character like The Rambler from the Moonshine Rod Company.
https://www.moonshinerods.com/collections/the-rambler/products/the-rambler-6-ultra-light-fast-action

Checked out their website. Nice looking rods. One of my Kage ultra lite rods is a two piece. Just lacking a pack case so it would be similar to the Rambler but not as nice looking. . I got the Moonshine Rod Company web site saved. If I need another spinning outfit I will give them a call.

Re: Best ultralight spinning reel [Re: Gerald Mactee] #14524246 11/03/22 05:52 PM
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I have 2 Regals, one matched with a St. Croix and the other with an Okuma SST.

Re: Best ultralight spinning reel [Re: Gerald Mactee] #14525927 11/05/22 02:26 PM
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I actually use the trigger spin ulta light reels and have some that I bought back in the 70's and 80's that still work fine. Probably the closest thing produced to what I have is the Zebco 33 Gold MicroTrigger Spin reel; strapped to a 5 foot ultralight spinning rod, awesome. Tie the smallest beetle spins they make on 4 pound line and just wear the blue gills out when the are on the beds. The thing that I really like about these reels is they seem to not have the line twist issues you get with regular spinning reels. Also once you've used one for a little while you quickly realize you get more cast at the fish because using a trigger vs flipping a bale; the trigger is just so much faster.


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