Looking At Light Lure Spinning Options

[Fishinthefish]

I'm going to be buying another setup specifically for absolutely weightless fishing whether it be worms flukes craws or what ever plastic I feel like throwing and letting slow sink. I don't want to deal with the frustrations a baitcaster will cause me from time to time so I'm curious what reels would you all recommend for spinning? My prince range is between 150-300 dollars. I'll be pairing it with a st croix legend tournament rod. Thanks for any tips you have to offer.

[yakingfisherman]

stradic ci4+

[Crestliner2008]

Take a look at the line-up offered by Pflueger. Great quality these days and if you try out a President, I don't think you'll be disappointed.

[Bluebasser86]

Stradic CI4 or Pfluegar Supreme XT would both be fine options. 

[Oregon Native]

Daiwa 1300ss

[pghgeorge]

stradic ci4+

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Oooohh you just missed the supreme xt's for $75 at cabelas 

[Crank Bait Nut]

Pfluegar Supreme XT , Really Nice Reel For The Money.

 

Mike

[FishTank]

Stradic ci4+ or the plueger supreme.  The shimano sustain would also be an awesome reel.  It just depends on what you want to spend.

[Crestliner2008]

I'm curious. I've handled both the new Supremes and the Presidents and honestly, I don't see a difference? Last season I got in a full season on the President and I couldn't be happier. Much smoother than either of my older Symetres. What am I missing?

[Maxximus Redneckus]

Supremes have mag bodys and presidents have graphite.some ppl like the feeling of the mg bodys some dont care

[tomustang]

Would also through out the Lews Team Gold Carbon, it's $130 and 7.3oz for the 2000 size which is fairly light as well

[Bluebasser86]

I'm curious. I've handled both the new Supremes and the Presidents and honestly, I don't see a difference? Last season I got in a full season on the President and I couldn't be happier. Much smoother than either of my older Symetres. What am I missing?

If you're looking at the new Supreme XT versus the President, you're looking about about an ounce difference and a 5.2:1 vs a 6.2:1 ratio along with a magnesium frame and carbon fiber handle, both which help reduce weight. I own several Presidents (one more as of yesterday in fact), along with a couple Supremes. Both great reels, just up to the user if those differences are enough to justify $80 difference in price. 

[SirSnookalot]

I'm curious. I've handled both the new Supremes and the Presidents and honestly, I don't see a difference? Last season I got in a full season on the President and I couldn't be happier. Much smoother than either of my older Symetres. What am I missing?

After many years of use I replaced my supreme 30 with a new one.  Just a little disappointed, not as smooth as my other ones, still very acceptable.  For the future I'd probably go a president and I'm sure I'd be happy with it.  If I were to be a bit more serious on my expenditure, I'd be buying a Quantum smoke (salt version for double duty), based on the overwhelming success I've had with my Quantum cabos.  I have not handling anything in the price that is on a par with it, IMO of course.

[MickD]

I think you asked the third question first.  First, for "no-weight" fishing you want a system that will cast and fish well under these demading conditions, and that means the right line, rod, then reel.  My recommendation for the most important element, the line, is to use 10 pound nanofil or braid, maybe up to 15 if you think you need it.  You will have to be very careful to tie the right knots, especially with nanofil, but both will go onto the reel smoothly, have  great sensitivity, and show no tendency to loop off the spool.  Other lines often don't stay on the spool well when reeled on with little or no tension.  The rod should be a very sensitive rod that will load well with the light weights you will be casting.  Faster actions are more sensitive, but you want to have the right power to load properly when casting.  Lastly, get the best reel you can afford from the ones already suggested, in a size that feels right for the rod you've chosen.  MOst likely, a size 2500.  Really small reels have small spools that don't handle loosely tensioned line very well (unless it's nanofil or braid or really light mono).