Budget coils for ultralight

In ultralight, the coil plays a very important role. Along with good spinning, a properly selected reel allows the angler to use the thinnest lines and catch the lightest lures. Minimally thin line provides the farthest casting, but not all reels wind and drop thin braid well. It is especially difficult to find such a coil in the budget class, but we have collected ten of the most interesting models, a review of which you can read further in the article.

Basic requirements for an ultralight coil:

1. smooth laying of the cord;
2. sensitive friction brake;
3. Light weight and size;
4. Smooth move.

All ultralight tackle assembly should be well balanced, that is, the common center of gravity of the spinning rod and the reel should be on the handle of the reel.

Many experienced anglers buy spinning rods and reels at the same time in order to check their balance right in the store.

Another important point for an ultralight reel is the line capacity of the spool. Recently, it is customary to use shallow spools (low profile), they do not require pre-winding of fishing line on the spool (backing).

Concerning ultralight coil weights , then values ​​\u200b\u200bof 160-240 grams are considered optimal. The heavier the baits used, the heavier the reel you can use, it's simple.

Now let's move on to the direct rating of budget coils for ultralight. We will consider relatively budget models, the price of which will be from $30 to $140. We note right away that we compiled this rating based on many reviews from real fishermen, and for these reels, the reviews were mostly positive.

Rating of budget coils for ultralight

1. Shimano Nasci 13 1000S ($70-100);
2. Daiwa Revros MX 1003 ($100-140);
3. Shimano 12 Ultegra 1000 ($120-155);
4. Daiwa Freams Kix 1500 ($120);
5. Daiwa Caprice 1500 ($35);
6. Daiwa Laguna ($50);
7. Daiwa Crossfire 1000A ($30);
8. Kosadaka Blaze 750 ($35);
9. Shimano Technium 1000 FB ($30);
10. Gladiator Inquisitor ($65).

This reel is one of the most budgetary in our rating, but despite this, it has a good graphite body and spool design. But for such a body you have to pay with a weight that is 270 grams, which is heavy for an ultralight.

1. ABS aluminum spool;
2. anti-twist line Twist Buster II;
3. bailsafe retainer;
4. spool size - 1500;
5. gear ratio: 4.7;
6. number of bearings - 4 pcs;
7. weight: 270 gr;
8. There is no spare spool;
9. Price: $35.

Another very budget reel, which is similar in its characteristics to the Daiwa Caprice 1500. Laguna has an instant stop and line anti-twist. Good traction, easy ride, but heavy weight. Anglers note that the winding on the reel is mediocre, and loops are periodically dropped.

A solid and very light reel, which is ideal for ultralight under the lightest lures. Composite body, aluminum spool, shallow, requiring little or no backing. The winding quality is average, but for such a budget price, this is forgivable.

1. weight - 145 grams;
2. bearings - 3+1 pcs.;
3. spool size - 1000;
4. gear ratio - 4.9;
5. there is an additional spool;
6. friction clutch - front;
7. price: 30$.

Very inexpensive reel from the budget class. For a small amount ($ 35), the owner gets a very light reel with a good margin of safety. Particularly worth noting is the bail and spool, which are coated with titanium nitride.

Main performance characteristics:

• Number of bearings: 4+1;
• weight: 184 gr;
• gear ratio: 5.2;
• instant backstop;
• There is an extra spool.

Like all previous models, Technium is one of the most budget reels. It fits well for an ultralight, as it weighs only 210 grams, but you should not hope for a long service life, because the lower the weight, the more fragile the coil is, meaning in this price segment. A deep spool is installed on this reel, that is, backing is indispensable for thin lines. Number of bearings: 3+1; gear ratio: 5.0; weight: 210 gr. The price is about $30.

Well, now let's move on to more serious coils, priced at about $100. Someone might think that their price tags are not budget, but we decided to add them, making them intermediate models between budget and middle class in terms of ultralight coils.

• Weight: 205g
• Number of bearings: 5+1
• Gear ratio: 5:1
• Spool size: 1000

The body of the reel and spool is made of aluminum, which is why the reel turned out to be quite reliable, but a little heavy for an ultralight - 210 grams. The low-profile spool, which does not require backing, looks especially nice.

Fishermen speak very well of this reel, and the following are the main advantages:

1. smooth winding with a reverse cone;
2. good casting distance;
3. smoothness of work;
4. high reliability;
5. no backlash, no noise.

The main disadvantage of this reel, spinningists note the loop being dropped from the spool, although this rarely happens. Especially often the loops are dropped on a soft braid. So keep this in mind when choosing.

Very powerful and very reliable coil, the most reliable in our rating. So it is suitable not only for ultralight fishing, but also for heavier lures and trophies. Some fishermen have been catching it for several years, and note the same perfectly smooth ride as a new one. The coil has achieved such reliability thanks to the super-strong gears of the mechanism.

Main performance characteristics:

1. Low profile spool
2. Weight: 180 grams;
3. Bearings: 5+1;
4. Gear ratio: 5:1;
5. Timber capacity: 120/0.2.

In general, fishermen have very positive reviews about her, and she is good in everything, especially in reliability, line laying and casting distance. The only negative that we could find on this reel is backlash, but they were found in single fishermen, perhaps they came across slightly defective models, unpleasant, but not critical.