benthinkin Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Ok so here's the criteria: Around 5.5 oz or less 12/100 capacity minimum Around $300 All ideas welcome really just trying to get an overview of whats out there. Quote
bigturtle Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 I could be wrong, but pretty sure no such reel exist. Closest to that would be a Daiwa Steez, at $500+ Quote
smallie.mike Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Lews team pro mag. 279 bucks (can be found cheaper ) 5.3oz. 120yds 12lb Quote
bigturtle Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 4 minutes ago, smallie.mike said: Lews team pro mag. 279 bucks (can be found cheaper ) 5.3oz. 120yds 12lb Looks like i was wrong Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted January 24, 2016 Global Moderator Posted January 24, 2016 You can get the Shimano Alderbaran for right around $300 all day on the Bay. 5 Quote
Super User Goose52 Posted January 24, 2016 Super User Posted January 24, 2016 7 hours ago, Bluebasser86 said: You can get the Shimano Alderbaran for right around $300 all day on the Bay. $272 shipped. 4.7 ounces BUT the line capacity stated by Shimano is only 80 yards of 12 lb - 20 yards short of the OP's requirement. I have 12 lb Sniper on mine and have no capacity complaints... 3 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted January 24, 2016 Super User Posted January 24, 2016 36 minutes ago, Goose52 said: I have 12 lb Sniper on mine and have no capacity complaints... There should be no issue. Quote
5fishlimit Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Check out the Daiwa SS SV. I bought one in the flea market for $200, and within a week grabbed a second for $140. I had about the same criteria as you. I've been casting with the first one, and have been really impressed with it. I've been throwing a weightless 5" senko on a St. Croix LTB 68MXF. I have it spooled with 10# YoZuri Hybrid. Not sure what to do with the second one, but It'll be fun looking for a rod to pair it with. Quote
Jaheff Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Close in your weight, and fit your line cap. Okuma Helios Air is on sale at TW. Quote
smallie.mike Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 Lews team lite speed spool is another option. They can be found for 175 bucks on ebay. Quote
Super User smalljaw67 Posted January 24, 2016 Super User Posted January 24, 2016 Quantum Tour MG, 5.4oz 120yd 12lb line for $279.99. Quote
SMITTY0045 Posted January 24, 2016 Posted January 24, 2016 The Revo MGX fits this criteria. It was on sale at the DSG by me for $259 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted January 25, 2016 Super User Posted January 25, 2016 2016 STEEZ SV 5.8oz 12/110 $399 retail but it'll come down 2013 STEEZ SV 6.3 5.3oz 12/90 $300 used Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 25, 2016 Super User Posted January 25, 2016 8 hours ago, Jaheff said: Close in your weight, and fit your line cap. Okuma Helios Air is on sale at TW. Not on sale that I could see at TW. Of the reels mentioned, this is the only one I have, and I am really impressed with it. Had to pay tax on mine so it was about $205. Weight is 5.7 oz. so not too far off. Quote
Jaheff Posted January 25, 2016 Posted January 25, 2016 3 minutes ago, new2BC4bass said: Not on sale that I could see at TW. Of the reels mentioned, this is the only one I have, and I am really impressed with it. Had to pay tax on mine so it was about $205. Weight is 5.7 oz. so not too far off. My post got edited. i was talking about the unmentionable reel maker...my Air is still going strong. Quote
Super User new2BC4bass Posted January 25, 2016 Super User Posted January 25, 2016 4 minutes ago, Jaheff said: My post got edited. i was talking about the unmentionable reel maker... Wow. My "A" isn't even close. Your edited reel is only 5 oz. Now that is a "superlite". Quote
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