Author Topic: Best Ultra lite reel for the money? (Read 5548 times)

Greg2ha · « **on:** Nov 11, 2011, 05:59 PM »

What is the best performing ultra lite reel for the money like $50 or less? I'm in the market for 2 new reels and
looking for peoples input.

LDB_Bass_Hunter · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 11, 2011, 06:04 PM »

shimano sienna 500 or a flueger trion 20 size..............

surflizard · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 11, 2011, 06:06 PM »

For me, it has been the $29.00 Shimano Seinna FD500 ! I'm running 3 of them now, 1 has 3, year round seasons on it and all I did was clean out the factory grease and use frabill sub zero ! All three have silky smooth drags and for the price, I can't beat them !

Townie · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 11, 2011, 06:09 PM »

Pflueger President 6720/6920
Tica Cetus 500 series
Pinnacle Matrix Tiny 20
Okuma Stinson Si-10a

All fine choices for an ice reel

Greg2ha · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 11, 2011, 07:34 PM »

I own a older Tiny 20 and I'm not sure the new ones are the same.

high_flags · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 11, 2011, 07:45 PM »

Good tip on the grease, I bet that works on any reel.

LDB_Bass_Hunter · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 11, 2011, 07:54 PM »

Quote from: high_flags on Nov 11, 2011, 07:45 PM

Good tip on the grease, I bet that works on any reel.

I have never had a problem with the grease in my siennas....even at - 20. Very smooth.

bluemountainlaker · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 11, 2011, 07:56 PM »

pfluger trion- 30 bucks. had mine 3 years and it came with 2 spools. awsome drag. best bang for your buck!

ryno · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 11, 2011, 08:19 PM »

pflueger president 6720/6920 is my favorite, fleetfarm and sportsmansguide have them for under 40 bucks. pflueger trion is very nice as well, same drag as the president just fewer bearings...not quit as smooth. the shimano's are very good as well i just like the smaller size of the pfluegers for panfish and the shimano's for walleye sticks. the pfluegers do tend to have a heavier grease in them so i too take em apart and replace the grease with quantum hot sauce or ardent reel butter to insure smooth operation in the cold.

jigginPig · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 11, 2011, 08:28 PM »

Tica cetus or shimano sienna...the lower priced pfluegers I have looked at don't have instant anti reverse. Pet pieve of mine, I won't use a reel without instant anti.- Pig

Irish Jigger · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 11, 2011, 08:39 PM »

You can never go wrong with a Shimano reel in my opinion. I have yet to run into any problems even with the cheapest models. The drags always run smooth and I haven't had one stiffen up in the coldest weather.

mote1977 · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 11, 2011, 08:43 PM »

Quote from: bluemountainlaker on Nov 11, 2011, 07:56 PM

pfluger trion- 30 bucks. had mine 3 years and it came with 2 spools. awsome drag. best bang for your buck!

+1.

icejunky · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 11, 2011, 08:56 PM »

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Tica cetus or shimano sienna

the Tica is my go to, but I have been adding more and more Sienna's, they are a great reel for the price

Rebelss · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 12, 2011, 02:06 PM »

President 6720 w/rubber paddle handle. Just picked another on up on a super sale for $32.00

mr_mojo · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 12, 2011, 02:20 PM »

I just added a sienna 500fd to my arsenal this year also.

nonamer · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 12, 2011, 02:39 PM »

south bend blizzard. was 13.00 at walmart.good drag works great for money. have had them for 6yrs. or so.

Iceroach · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 12, 2011, 03:07 PM »

You can't wrong with a Tica or Shimano like a Senora Fb or a Sedona Fd. I've looked at a lot of reels lately and many of them seem junk, even some of the high priced ones. I have a Bass Pro Micro Elite that I haven't tried yet that seems alright. I also have a Cardinal 300U that's a nice reel, but the drag isn't as good as the Tica or Shimano.

I wanted a really small reel for my UL so I just ordered a Tiny Deadbolt. Don't know how it'll perform, but I was happy with my old Silstar it's based on. For less money the Pflueger may not be bad or Cabela's brand UL has had good reviews. Any one try the HT six bearing reel yet?

jammer icecube · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 12, 2011, 05:23 PM »

Big fan of trion for the $.

matt12 · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 12, 2011, 05:27 PM »

i really like the mitchell advocate II with the 8+ bearings.

32 bucks or so

bought one, then had to buy another i liked it so much.

walleyedmike · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 12, 2011, 08:59 PM »

X2 on the Mitchell Avocet 500UL, $24.99 at Cabela's.

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Author Topic: Best Ultra lite reel for the money? (Read 5548 times)

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