Ultralight Reel

[RichF]

I decided to get an ultralight rod to play around with like I did when I was a kid.  Need a reel for it. Not lookin to spend more than $100 since it likely won’t get used too often. Thinking about a Pflueger President or Daiwa Regal but all suggestions are welcome!

[Cbump]

Daiwa Exceler 1000 right at $100

Shimano Sahara 1000 for $90

 

[MN Fisher]

Go Digitaka

Shimano Nasci 1000 - $87 - https://www.digitaka.com/item/5/4/1/4969363043139

Daiwa Legalis 1000S - $83 - https://www.digitaka.com/item/4/4/1/4960652141277

[Fishin Dad]

I actually use bigger size reels on my ultralights for crappie and such.  I use a Daiwa Tatula LT 3000 cxh.   I would look at a Daiwa Exceller LT for $99 in the 2500 or 3000.    The nice thing about these LT reels is they are light weight enough for ultralight and you can move them to stronger bass rods if needed.  I just grabbed a Tatula LT 4000 for $127 to try.  I think I might love it.    I have reels from 500 size for ice fishing up to now a 4000.   I have found I like bigger reels, 2500 being the smallest I would go for anything other than ice fishing.  

[Eric 26]

It’s not a popular choice and it’s made in China but I have 2 Piscifun Carbon X 1000 reels that I love. $59.99 on Amazon currently. 

[thunderblack]

Shimano Sahara 1000 on mine. Love it. 

[Bigassbass]

Academy sells Shimano 1000 reels and Walmart has a great price for UL Shimano or ABU they will be under a 100 bucks at either place. The Pflugger President 25 size is a super fine UL reel, don't buy any other size because the larger reels have a lot of slack in the take up, you'll fight the line trying to reel in. 

[PBBrandon]

Asian Portal has the 2000 size Miravel for $82. I haven’t tried the Miravel but it looks like it has a lot of bells and whistles for the price tag. The Daiwa Fuego LT is another good one. I have one and love it. If you are worried about the Magseal, the Exceler is pretty much the same thing for a bit cheaper and no Magseal

[A kid from Canada]

Okuma Ceymar, very light reel and well under your budget.

[garroyo130]

4 minutes ago, A kid from Canada said:

Okuma Ceymar, very light reel and well under your budget.

 

^ You mentioned budget reel and Ceymars get quite a bit of love on the little fish forum. They are solid reels for the price point. The TG Ceymar gives you an upgraded drag.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

While not the stand alone it used to be the President is still a good bang for the buck. $75-$100 for a spinning reel is a good budget for a quality reel. Just compare features and shop for a deal and you can hardly go wrong. 

[Dogface]

1 hour ago, Delaware Valley Tackle said:

While not the stand alone it used to be the President is still a good bang for the buck. $75-$100 for a spinning reel is a good budget for a quality reel. Just compare features and shop for a deal and you can hardly go wrong. 

 

?  I have had 3 or 4 for over ten years and they just work.

[RichF]

Appreciate the suggestions BR! Got a ton of options to choose from haha!