Ultra Lite Baitcaster

[bigbassctchr101]

Is there a small baitcaster that would easily accept 6 or 8lb diam line? I do not like spinning reels. I'd like to have something that could accurately pitch a shaky head, or throw a small fluke, and a float-n-fly in winter.

[jmed999]

Curado 50E. I have one on a 6'-6" M Duckett....It is the lightest setup I've ever held.

http://www.***.com/Shimano_Curado_50_E_Series_Casting_Reels/descpage-SCE5.html

[J Francho]

Daiwa Sol or Alphas. If budget is no issue, then the PX Type-R is made for this.

[clayton86]

I think the new revo mgx is also designed for light lines and finese presentations

[BASSclary]

Daiwa Sol or Alphas. If budget is no issue, then the PX Type-R is made for this.

This guy speaks the truth.

[Fat-G]

Presso!

[J Francho]

Presso!

Not out of the box, unless you want to ruin a very expensive reel. Needs several upgrades in order to be "bass ready." Same for the original Pixies. These were meant for fishing small streams for little trout.

[islandbass]

This guy speaks the truth.

Do you know how light a weight they can toss and does it go a fair distance, say for example, how far would it cast a 1/16th rooster tail on say 6# line?

Thanks!

[s13john]

My ito handles small baits I can cast a1/8oz weight pretty good

[Fat-G]

Not out of the box, unless you want to ruin a very expensive reel. Needs several upgrades in order to be "bass ready." Same for the original Pixies. These were meant for fishing small streams for little trout.

I just read the word ultralight...didn't even read the thread LOL.

[J Francho]

Do you know how light a weight they can toss and does it go a fair distance, say for example, how far would it cast a 1/16th rooster tail on say 6# line?

Thanks!

With the right rod, in the right hands, sure. I couldn't say exactly how far, but I've built up a few reels did fine - they cast as far as you'd need. Go up to 1/8 or 3/16 oz, and now you're really cooking. I wouldn't go much lighter, spool start up becomes too difficult.

A float and fly will be plenty heavy enough.

[BrASSmonkey]

Daiwa Sol or Alphas. If budget is no issue, then the PX Type-R is made for this.

I agree with these options. But don't forget that you need an equally light/ultralight rod that loads properly with these weights in order to cast them.

[QUAKEnSHAKE]

Do you know how light a weight they can toss and does it go a fair distance, say for example, how far would it cast a 1/16th rooster tail on say 6# line?

Thanks!

On another forum Ive read Pixy owner toss 30' with 1/16oz grub jig & a 6'9" MLXF rod

[.ghoti.]

On another forum Ive read Pixy owner toss 30' with 1/16oz grub jig & a 6'9" MLXF rod

I have almost that setup. A St Croix LT 6'9" ML-XF rod and an Alphas 103F spooled with #8 XL. I normally use this combo for wacky jigs and drop shotting. Last year, fishing for trout on the White River, I was throwing a 1/16oz hair jig. Had no problems hitting the bank from 40 feet out.

I have another 103F on a GLX BCR852. Throwing a 1/16oz hair jig on that combo is not at all effective.

It's more about the rod than the reel.

[rayrock99]

My Pixy (Pixilla) on a GLX 782 gets the job done.

[skunked_again]

On another forum Ive read Pixy owner toss 30' with 1/16oz grub jig & a 6'9" MLXF rod

in 90% of the worlds hands, a Pixy is an expensive Sol.

a Sol serviced correctly on the correct rod IMO cant be beat.

[islandbass]

With the right rod, in the right hands, sure. I couldn't say exactly how far, but I've built up a few reels did fine - they cast as far as you'd need. Go up to 1/8 or 3/16 oz, and now you're really cooking. I wouldn't go much lighter, spool start up becomes too difficult.

A float and fly will be plenty heavy enough.

Thanks! I figured rod selection would also be a factor. I know an ultralight casting setup for me is definitely on the list of things to acquire.

[J Francho]

A lot is in the rod, but then you have to have a light spool, since performance depends on inertia at start up. You can generate inertia with rod length. I used a tuned up TD-A Black Widow loaded with 8# mono to throw light float rigs for trout on an 11 UL/slow action rod. This worked great. I could pitch a 6' float rig 40 feet or so, which is plenty for that kind of fishing. Now, 11' is pretty long for bassin', but 8' isn't, and think that would be what you want. More rod to protect light line, and suppress head shaking that you can't control with a light power rod. For perspective, I catch 10-20 trout on UL gear and light line. Steelhead near rocks and trees, in current are pretty similar to bass in cover, just takes longer to get the trout in.

[bigreddog]

Not out of the box, unless you want to ruin a very expensive reel. Needs several upgrades in order to be "bass ready." Same for the original Pixies. These were meant for fishing small streams for little trout.

With all due respect, the original Pixy was actually designed for finesse bass techniques on highly pressured waters, and does the job just fine in its stock form as long as you treat it as a finesse reel.

The "Pixilla" mods and upgrades can make them an even more capable and well-rounded reel, and suitable for heavy cover applications.

The Presso is indeed marketed as a reel for trout, but likely as a response to the Japanese government declaring bass to be an invasive species.

[J Francho]

"With all due respect....." then something contradictory, LOL.

I tend to offer advice that borders on the CONSERVATIVE. Your mileage may vary.

[bigreddog]

It is what it is. The original poster was asking for a small baitcaster suited to finesse applications on 6-8lb. diameter line. And that's exactly what the original Pixy was designed to do.

[J Francho]

I'll give you another reel that isn't bass ready off the shelf, and it will shock some, and others will even passionately dispute my opinion. Of the 14 that I currently service on a yearly basis, six have had MAJOR issues with normal bass fishing stress. Ready? Steez. In all flavors. As much as I hate it, being a Daiwa guy, it's true. Just because the literature says it's for this or that, doesn't mean it can stand up to it.

[Dwight Hottle]

I'll give you another reel that isn't bass ready off the shelf, and it will shock some, and others will even passionately dispute my opinion. Of the 14 that I currently service on a yearly basis, six have had MAJOR issues with normal bass fishing stress. Ready? Steez. In all flavors. As much as I hate it, being a Daiwa guy, it's true. Just because the literature says it's for this or that, doesn't mean it can stand up to it.

John,

So what your saying is buy shimano.

[J Francho]

Well, that was yesterday when I had a bunch to sell, LOL. I'm actually a Daiwa guy...Sols, TD-A, TD-X, Zillions, etc. Probably getting some T3 Ballistics later this year.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I'll give you another reel that isn't bass ready off the shelf, and it will shock some, and others will even passionately dispute my opinion. Of the 14 that I currently service on a yearly basis, six have had MAJOR issues with normal bass fishing stress. Ready? Steez. In all flavors. As much as I hate it, being a Daiwa guy, it's true. Just because the literature says it's for this or that, doesn't mean it can stand up to it.

John and I have discussed our experiences servicing Steez reels and I can second his perception. I've also seen things you wouldn't expect in a top line reel.