Light Spinning Reel

What is the best ultra light spinning reel?

I worked for years in a tackle shop when I was a young man. We sold Shimano, Penn, Mitchell, Pflueger, Daiwa, Okuma, & some misc “crap reels”.

These reels would come in regularly with “issues”: Okuma, “cheaper” Daiwa’s, Pflueger’s, occasionally a Mitchell.

These reels either NEVER came in or very rarely: Shimano, “Mid-priced” Daiwa’s and up, & the Penns.

You “get what you pay for” in regards to reels. However, there is a difference between “a good solid reel” and “a reel I’m gonna pass on to my Grand-children”! (lol)

If you are a “responsible person” & like expensive, quality “heirloom”-type reels, then a “Shimano Stella” would be the reel of choice. They start at $499. The Stella is probably the finest reel you can buy, excepting the new super-ultra light “Daiwa Steez”/$499.

If you want a good solidly built reel that will last for 25+ years look into the “Shimano Symetre”/ SY750FI/$79.99. The “Penn 420SSg”/$79.99. “Daiwa’s Whisker SS” /SS 700/ $89.99. These are all “well-built” and would normally last a “leisure-time” fisherman a life-time.

If you want a cheaper reel then here are my suggestions:

#1 Mitchell 300 XGE. For the price this is a good reel that, if properly taken care of, could last a life-time. $54.99

#2 Pflueger President/6720. Take it out of the box and “operate it” before you buy it. If it has any “play” in the handle or the drag is not smooth, give it back and try another one. Get a “good one” and it will last a LONG time. $49.95

#3 Shimano Sahara/SH750FB. Great reel. I own 2 and they’ve never given me trouble. Make sure to do the “operate trick” before you buy! $59.99

Good luck & catch some fish!

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