Lightest High-speed baitcast reel

[Bass1]

What are the top 3 lightest high-speed (at least 7:1 ratio) low profile baitcast reel in the market today?

[roadwarrior]

I don't know, I have a Shimano Calais, but it's 6.2:1.  

I'm planning to buy the new Core which is one of the

reels you might want to consider:

http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302053093&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181270&bmUID=1189765930794

[flippin4it.]

         I own a Pflueger Summit, 7:1 ratio and weights only 5.9 ounces. It casts like a dream and is the lowest profile of all the reels I own.

[Bass1]

I don't know, I have a Shimano Calais, but it's 6.2:1.  

I'm planning to buy the new Core which is one of the

reels you might want to consider:

http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302053093&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181270&bmUID=1189765930794

Great!  Thanks.  Do you know the price for the Core 100MGFV?

[roadwarrior]

$350 and since it is "brand new" that is probably the price you are going to pay.

[Bass1]

         I own a Pflueger Summit, 7:1 ratio and weights only 5.9 ounces. It casts like a dream and is the lowest profile of all the reels I own.

I still don't have experience with Pflueger reels.  So far, I have the Curado, Viento and Revo.  The specs you mentioned on the Summit is very interesting.  Can you compare it with other reels so that I may have an idea (if possible against the Curado, Viento or Revo).  Sorry but I don't have any tackle stores near my place to try them out, so I rely heavily on this forum's recommendations (plus researches on the net).  

[Bass1]

$350 and since it is "brand new" that is probably the price you are going to pay.

Only the Core 100MG is available in Cabelas.  Where do you get the 100MGFV?  Anyone who has used the MGFV already?  Kindly post your reviews.  It will be interesting to read.  Thanks.

[Raul]

Shimano Metanium MG7, 6.2 oz, 7:1 GR, 30 IPT

Nope, it 's not a version of the Core MGFV, there are substantial differences between both ( no Instagage system, aluminum gears vs brass ) and you can find it for around $270-280 if you shop around in the japanese websites like Bass.jp ( forum advertiser ).

[acar555]

The Pflueger Summit is 7.4 or 8.4 ounces depending on the model you choose.

Probably the lighest high speed (7.1:1) is the Revo Premier.  Most others are light but not 7.1:1 on the gear ratio.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp?id=0049256122374a&type=product&cmCat=search&returnPage=search-results1.jsp&QueryText=revo&N=4887&Ntk=Products&Ntx=mode+matchall&Nty=1&Ntt=revo&noImage=0

[gc]

What application do y'all want these high speed reels for?

[Raul]

What application do y'all want these high speed reels for?

Worming, jigging, pitching, flipping, topwater. In some cases buzzbaiting, lipless crankbaiting.

Whenever you need to pick up slack line in an eye blink or when you need to burn the water.

[Jeff H]

Whenever you need to pick up slack line in an eye blink....

I've found a very nice advantage to the 7:1's I did not even realize before and it directly relates to that comment.  I am seriously considering a switch to them for my jig rods now.

[gc]

What application do y'all want these high speed reels for?

Worming, jigging, pitching, flipping, topwater. In some cases buzzbaiting, lipless crankbaiting.

Whenever you need to pick up slack line in an eye blink or when you need to burn the water.

I see.  So does that mean you basically only use regular speed bait reels for crankbaits and spinnerbaits?.

Sorry about the annoying questions. Just trying to get a handle on the best way to go about things for future rod/reel options.

[Micro]

Whenever you need to pick up slack line in an eye blink....

I've found a very nice advantage to the 7:1's I did not even realize before and it directly relates to that comment. I am seriously considering a switch to them for my jig rods now.

Since I've switched to low profile reels, all my reels are high speed - for all applications.  I can't see any disadvantages, only advantages.  

[Raul]

I see. So does that mean you basically only use regular speed bait reels for crankbaits and spinnerbaits?.

Sorry about the annoying questions. Just trying to get a handle on the best way to go about things for future rod/reel options.

No problem ! it 's better to ask than to have the doubt.

For deep/extra deep divers and for slow rolling spinnerbaits I use the slowest reel available.

For super shallow all the way to mid runners, lipless cranks and regular spinnerbaiting I use regular speed reels.

Lipless cranks are about the only cranks you can fish with high speed reels just because they don 't lay on their side when you reel them in at warp  speed.

[Jeff H]

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Since I've switched to low profile reels, all my reels are high speed - for all applications. I can't see any disadvantages, only advantages.

I'm going to follow you.  Man, you can wait until those bass poke their head out of the water and then just "ski" them right across the surface with these things.  No lost fish.   ;D

[gc]

Thanks for your help  

[Olebiker]

[quote author=Micropterus link=1189749828/10#13 date=1189814718

Since I've switched to low profile reels, all my reels are high speed - for all applications. I can't see any disadvantages, only advantages.

[Micro]

[quote author=Micropterus link=1189749828/10#13 date=1189814718

Since I've switched to low profile reels, all my reels are high speed - for all applications. I can't see any disadvantages, only advantages.

I recently bought a 7:1 and found that it is a pain to use on spinnerbaits. I have to be very conscious of slowing down the cranking speed to keep the spinnerbait upright. I like it for buzzbaits though.

[The_Natural]

The Revo Premier is the lightest 7:1 on the market.  

[Bass1]

The Revo Premier is the lightest 7:1 on the market.  

Can you tell me where to get them?  I searched Cabelas and they only have Premier at 6.4:1.

Thanks.

[The_Natural]

Cabelas is the only place I have seen that has the new Premier in stock.  Their website only lists the 6.4, but the 'fall fishing' catalog I received a couple of weeks ago lists the 7:1.  I would call Cabelas...

[Bass1]

The Revo Premier is the lightest 7:1 on the market.  

Anybody who has used this reel before?  Would be nice to hear some reviews.  Have not found any in fishing shops.  I only still see the 6.4:1 in the market (not the 7:1).

[roadwarrior]

This is the reel I would recommend:

http://fish.shimano.com/catalog/fish/products/group_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302036639&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181270&bmUID=1197646894079

Everyone that has the Chronarch CH50MG loves 'em!

[scbassin]

Shimano Metanium Mg7

Gear ratio      Weight                      Bearings                                             Line capacity

7.0:1            5.95oz.        8 ball bearings, 1 roller bearing      10lb-140yd, 12lb-120yd,14lb-100yd