What's the best baitcasting reel you've used that can effortlessly cast a 3/16 oz or 1/8 oz lure a long distance? I'm not talking about BFS reels. I'm curious because, in my opinion, the old 50E's were some of the best.

My Shimano Aldebaran works pretty, supposedly the new BFS model its the ticket though.

The higher end narrow spooled Lews reels spooled with 8-12 lb line work for me. I am sure the Shimano's, Daiwa's, Abu's would do the same. However, the rod may be even more important here. Ya gotta have the right tip action and bend to really get that good whipping action that produces a good long cast.

I’m currently using a 2020 shimano metanium mgl it will cast lightweight stuff far, but just looking to try some new stuff.

I have about a dozen’20 model Mets. They don’t compare to the Aldebaran when it comes to finesse. The rod I’m using with it is a Conquest 782c MBR. The lure rating is 1/4-5/8 oz but the tip is soft enough to throw well below that.

Half of those Mets. You bought from me lol I’m gonna have to buy a Aldenaran now just to see. What model do you have?

The newer mgl. Haven’t got my hands on the new bfs model yet.

51mg still get it done for me

I got nothin.

Actually Ark has a new BFS reel. 11 bearings, shallow spool, Carbon handle, 5oz. $149. It’s holds 60’yardsof 6 lb line

I wish bfs reels could hold more line

It would defeat the purpose. More line capacity will increase total spool weight and inhibit ability to cast lighter lures.

Bigger diameter of the line on spool and the line releases faster.


That's why it's rare to cast the entire amount of the spool. 3/4's is pure backing for diameter.

Some folks will switch the spool on a 1000 size spinning for a 2500 spool.


More diameter for the light stuff. Easier to cast and more distance.