Choosing An ULTRALIGHT REEL [What I Look For]

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What reel should you get for your ultralight setup? I have been asked about ultralight spinning reels several times so I figured it was time to sit down and talk about what I look for. It isn't all that complicated, but I do think it is important to discuss because your reel choice can make a significant impact on your casting distance and comfort on the water.

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The three main things to consider when it comes to picking out an ultralight spinning reel are line capacity, spool diameter, and reel weight. Yes, a smooth drag is obviously important too, but that is a bit more subjective in nature. I didn't want to go down the rabbit hole of brands so I would personally recommend using a brand which you trust and like the feel of. For me, that is Daiwa and Shimano. The other companies also make fine products but I simply have my personal preferences.

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To combat TSS (Tiny Spool Syndrome), use braid on it. My most used ultralight reel is a KastKing Summer size 500. I've caught hundreds of fish on it. Small reel. Small diameter. I use 6lb braid on it (2lb leader), and even on a 5.5ft rod, I can cast plenty far.

Brunnen_Gee

@4:24 Check the companies parts catalog, spools on most spinners can be swapped out on the fly. Some companies offer spool variations in the catalog for customization. You just don't see shallow spools reel in retail all that much in the states because its a matter of sells, not as much demand on them in a store front.

nikushim

I am looking for an ULTRALIGHT ( 3 oz or so) ultra small Fishing reel. It will be going on my ultra super light weight 30" telescopic carbon fiber. fishing pole 48grs. of total weight. ( Yes, it's durable ) TESTED

It's for backpacking. I'm putting together an ultralight kit. My current reel weighs 5.8grs. It's feels quite heavy on this little rod. I'd like to try to balance out the weight a LITTLE closer. Plus it will help lighten my pack overall. After all, weight is weight regardless.

personal.YouTube.channel

Add a small weight to the end of the handle on your 7+ ft rods and use that 1000

jaspermeyers

Thanks for the video. I am in South Africa so we mostly get Daiwa Shimano and Okuma here. I am looking at the Shimano Clarus 7'6 ultra light rod. Would you say a 2000 size reel would be better? I plan on spooling it with 6 or 8lb braid. I will be using it to fish gulleys and rocks around the surf for small fish 2lbs and below and some estuary and river fishing. I love Shimano but from experience the Daiwa spinning reels run a little bit larger

DarthSeanious

Please send me that size 20 Pflueger. I can give it a good home. 😁. As usual, enjoyable and informative video brother!

GLOCKCOPG

I've been testing out a few different UL reels myself and it's crazy how much it varies even within the same price point.

RamonOutdoors

Have you gotten the chance to try Daiwa Crossfire and Daiwa Laguna Daiwa Fuego? I've been super impressed w all 3 reels. The bang for the buck to me is the Daiwa crossfire but as far as line capacity and castabilities as far as distance the Fuego tops all reels of different brands size for size. Penn and Shimano dont come close as far as price and quality for that price range of ultra lite to light fishing reels. I will say this though the Daiwa Crossfire is the best budget and cost friendly thats super under rated. Hopefully you'll make a video about all e reels one day

papiomasta

Hey, could you make a video on the cheapest UL combo? I just bought a daiwa d-shock light action 5'6. (Specs and the action of the rod felt more like a UL than light, the UL is action 5'0 and felt similar so i opted for the 5'6"

So im curious what are your thoughts on it and how well could i hold up, it was only $30 bucks! Aha

GhettoFabulous

Always providing great information. I now have a few 500 reels I will change to 1000 after all the little line “pigtails” forming. Thanks again Ethan appreciate your content.

chrispuchi

1000 series daiwa regal! Best bang for the dollar and go toe to toe with the expensive reels

joephon

Can you put 4lb braid on a 1000 size reel and will it cast as far or a 500 size would be better..?

GQRS

Loved your points through out this video! I do agree that the spool is key for ultralight fishing, but I never considered that weight of the reel doesn't always have to be the lightest, but more importantly how it balances the combo, so I appreciated that.

fishingmn

I have a question i hope you can answer it. Why some of the ultralight spinning rods have big guides near the reel and others have small yet has longer base or the legs of the guides? Is it related on the diameter of the spool of the reel?

kazuyaitoh

So what difference does it make if you have the same sized 2 reels filled properly and identically with the same braid? One thin and one fat spool. I am only talking casting distance wise. Bigger diameter spool is better, I get that but if both have same diameter, why is the fat spool better?

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