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lightest, smallest UL spinning reel |
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Master Guide
Posts: 275 (01/02/09 23:15:17) |
Guys,
I am building my son 4' spinning rod using conolon brown blank and I looking for smallest reel to match with the rod. I quite new to old spinning outfit, really appreciate it if anybody can advise me on this. Al |
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Posts: 4375 (01/03/09 09:26:33) Administrator |
smallest size reel is going to be an Alcedo Micron, or a Cargem Mignon
http://www.mybaitshop.com/forum/messages/11256.html If it's lightest weight and durability you're looking for, Penn 4200 SS gets my vote.
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Master Guide
Posts: 276 (01/03/09 20:37:11) |
Wow!!! that's one nice reel Ron. Thanks.
What is 4200ss value in good working condition? How about Garcia/Mitchell line up? Thanks Al |
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Sport
Posts: 22 (01/04/09 16:58:10) |
hello Alpago - depending on how destructive your son is, a Diawa 700 "C" ,"H" or "X" is quite affordable. if he has a bit more
self control a 308 or 408 Mitchell would last a lifetime. I have a 408 I've used for over 30 years . Alcedo Microns or Zangi reels (true temper 411, wright
& mcgill ECO & others ) are really precision and great little reels. they are getting to the point where a beat one is approx $50. Mitchell made some
very serviceable smaller reels also 304;314;204, etc. My only concern re the Penn is weight-but make NO mistake about it they are rock solid, well made reels.
If I was a betting man i'd say the Penn spinninng reels will be high value collector reels ( if not already) in a year or so.
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Posts: 86 (01/04/09 18:10:24) |
The easiest reel for a young beginner would be a trigger-spincast reel, like this Quantum Xtralite
http://www.troutlet.com/Q...Spin-Cast-Reels-P284.aspx As long as his index finger is long enough to reach the trigger comfortably, it's a snap to cast. An older version, the Quantum Micro MT1, is my current UL reel. I'll probably eventually get another "true" spinning reel with a bail- but even if I do, I'll keep it around for a back-up. I like the stripped down functionality of it. |
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Sport
Posts: 29 (01/15/09 16:26:16) |
I think the Daiwa silver series #500 is smaller/lighter than the Alcedo Micron.
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Posts: 4451 (01/15/09 17:46:45) Administrator |
if you have one, we would love to see a photo, bro.
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Sport
Posts: 30 (01/16/09 05:51:08) |
Alcedo Micron - 6.9 oz without line
Daiwa 500C - 5.2 oz with line 
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Posts: 4465 (01/16/09 08:29:39) Administrator |
very nice - thank you.
Always kind of expect newer reels to be ligther - that's one reason I listed the Penn 4200SS - with graphite case, it's light as a whisper.
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Guide
Posts: 6 (01/16/09 15:53:14) |
There is a very little reel offered by Bass Pro shops. That reel is 3.2 ounces. Don
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