Lite line baitcast reel

[Kermit]

Many years ago, about 35, I had a small reel called an Ambassador 2500, as I remember. With it spooled with 6 pound Royal Bonnyl line, on a 6 ft light action pistol grip rod, I could easily put a 1/8 oz jig or inline spinner where I wanted.

Does anyone make a baitcast reel today that is light line, light lure friendly. I have only tried a SHIMANO C-50, and it would backlash set up with 8# line. I cannot use a spnning reel because of physical conditions/arthritis and I keep wearing line grooves in the rotor of spincast reels.

Any help/experience appreciated.

[RussBert]

Daiwa Sol works well for me. I have it spooled with #8 CX and use it for senko's and other light plastics, topwaters and small crankbaits

[Goose52]

The BPS Prolite reel handles light line and throws light baits very well. I just fished one today with 6lb Yo-Zuri on a BPS 6' ml Crankin'Stick. The Prolite was discontinued in 2009 but is still occasionally found on eBay. The Prolite that I'm talking about is gold in color - not the special-run silver color reels that are currently showing up on eBay.

[bear7625]

Many years ago, about 35, I had a small reel called an Ambassador 2500, as I remember. With it spooled with 6 pound Royal Bonnyl line, on a 6 ft light action pistol grip rod, I could easily put a 1/8 oz jig or inline spinner where I wanted.

Does anyone make a baitcast reel today that is light line, light lure friendly. I have only tried a SHIMANO C-50, and it would backlash set up with 8# line. I cannot use a spnning reel because of physical conditions/arthritis and I keep wearing line grooves in the rotor of spincast reels.

Any help/experience appreciated.

I have a Ambassadeur 2500 and it's one of my favorites. I got mine as a combo with a light action pistol grip rod. Still have that rod around somewhere. Don't know why they quit making them, but you can still find them on eBay.

[hmongkidBee]

if you have the money for it I would highly suggest a Daiwa Pixy reel.  This is the ultimate lite line reel.  I have mine spooled with 4lb berkley trilene 100% flourocarbon line.  I don't have any problems with casting anylure period.