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Ultralight spinning reels?


slick2526

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Whats your favorite? I have had good luck with a couple gander mountain UL reels I own. If I buy a custom rod like I am planning on I want to put something nice on it. Are most people still swearing by Tica's? I also seen a Shimano last year, I believe a Sedona I liked.

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Love my Tica's for ice fishing. I've used Shimano's most of my life, but these little reels are really nice.

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I use a combination of Shimano Siennas, Cabela's 500UL, and Clam's Genz reels. All are right around the $25-$30 range and are great UL reels for ice fishing. Smooth, few line twist issues, and they don't freeze up in the colder temps.

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Thanks guys. I bid on one on hsolist just to see if I would get it or not. Its a cheapo no brand with 6BB. I will let you know if i get it or not

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I have startred buying more siennas because they handle the cold very well for a cheap reel. 500 for mannies and 1000 for eyes.

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Siennas are tough to beat in their price range.

I have a handful of Ticas, but their drag is inferior compared to a lot of reels. I'm slowly switching over to all Shimanos.

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I picked up some quantum optix 50's and 100's last year and was real happy with them especially at $20. I didn't fish outside the house to much with the brutal cold but when I did I never had a problem with them freezing up.

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