Lighest spinning reel.

[Alex from GA]

Due to unfortunate circumstances I lost/destroyed 2 Okuma Helios 30 and RTX 30s spinning reels and can't find them anywhere.  They both weighed 6.6 oz and held enough line, 220 yds of 6 lb mono.  The RTX was 6:1 which I want and were around $100.  Do you fine folks know where I can find comparable reels?  Yes I'd like a Shimano Ci4 but being on a small fixed income it's out of the question.  Thanks, Alex  

[JWall14]

I would look at the shimano Nasci, Ultegra or Sahara depending on your budget. They are on the heavier side but  I pair my 9 oz nasci with a sub 4 oz destroyer because I’m waiting for a replacement and it does the job. I really don’t notice the weigh that much and for $100 it’s really smooth and durable (I’ve submerged mine fully at least 10 times while wading).

[Alex from GA]

Thanks but I'm looking for something under 7 oz.  I have a 2.5 oz rod I built and, being old and weak, need a light reel with a 6:1 or greater gear ratio.

[MN Fisher]

8 minutes ago, Alex from GA said:

Thanks but I'm looking for something under 7 oz.  I have a 2.5 oz rod I built and, being old and weak, need a light reel with a 6:1 or greater gear ratio.

Diawa Fuego LT 1000 - 6.4oz, little less line, 160yds of 6#...but I only put on 70yds of mainline over backing on all my reels...no need for more really. It's only a 5.2 at 25 IPT

 

Little heavier is the Fuego LT 2500XH - 7.2oz, 6.2 ratio with 34.5IPT and holds 240yds of 8#

[Eric 26]

Check out the Piscifun Carbon X,I have both a 1000 & 2000 size. A tad heavier than you’re looking for but under $100.00 with braid ready spools and as for line capacity I think the website is a bit on the low end although I don’t exactly measure how much line when  I’m spooling mine. Check *** for a review and I think you’ll be surprised if you try one out. PM me if you want the site review.

[new2BC4bass]

I had to laugh at your Shimano Ci4 comment. 

 

I tried doing some research for you.  All I've got to say is "Good luck finding a reel with those specs in your price range." Or out of it. 

 

Think I'd rather look for bear scat on a city street. 

 

[garroyo130]

Buy an RTX 25 and drop the 30 spool in it? 

 

https://www.amazon.com/Okuma-RTX-40S-Extremely-Lightweight-Spinning/dp/B00A0PA7NU/ref=asc_df_B00A0PA79O/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312031058067&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=15876256087624735597&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028322&hvtargid=pla-571857860395&th=1

 

[ATA]

buy Okuma C10 you can buy two of them for  $78 with free shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/Okuma-Ceymar-Spinning-Reel-Size/dp/B015RWXZPW/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=okuma%2Bc10&qid=1619891863&sr=8-2&th=1

[OkobojiEagle]

Pflueger Supreme... worth a look

 

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[Alex from GA]

Thank you everyone.  I just ordered an Okuma Ceymar.  BTW I bought a Piscifun Carbon baitcaster a few months ago and like it.  It's very light, smooth and casts good.