Small crank reel

[Soardo]

Hi all. I’ve been throwing my very small/light crankbaits on spinning gear but recently picked up a GLX CBR781 casting rod that is very light to try out. What reel should I look for? Wondering if the Shimano DC type may make sense to avoid backlashes so common in this situation. I’ve been using Revo winches for the larger stuff just fine.

[born 2 fish]

Tatula sv works great for light bait’s.

[LgMouthGambler]

Shimano Conquest 50

[kickerfish1]

What do you consider a light crank? If it is around or beneath 1/4 oz I would say look for something designed for that sort of app like a BFS type of reel, Pixy, Alphas SV, Conquest 50, or 50 series reel with ugraded bearings or spool.

[Soardo]

What do you consider a light crank? If it is around or beneath 1/4 oz I would say look for something designed for that sort of app like a BFS type of reel, Pixy, Alphas SV, Conquest 50, or 50 series reel with ugraded bearings or spool.

Yep that’s what I’m considering. 1/4 ounce range. I throw squarebills on another rod these would all be smaller ones like Fat Rap 4, Deep Tiny N, smaller Shad Raps and the like. Thanks for the list that’s what I was looking for.

[HobeyBaker]

Steez CT SV or Alpha CT SV would be my recommendations.

[PolarKraft195]

Yep that’s what I’m considering. 1/4 ounce range. I throw squarebills on another rod these would all be smaller ones like Fat Rap 4, Deep Tiny N, smaller Shad Raps and the like. Thanks for the list that’s what I was looking for.

I'd go back to spinning for those

[Soardo]

I'd go back to spinning for those

LOL I’m afraid I could end up back there but thought I’d give it a serious go. Seems like a small DC type reel would be ideal, but we shall see.

[joeyp]

I can sling a 1/4oz yellow magic pretty good with my tatula sv.

[krindgen]

I know the some of the Titula stuff is no doubt good for light baits. I've used a Lew's MB for casting light jerkbaits which can be a pain with decent results. I turn the mag brakes OFF and seems to work better than with them on.

[kickerfish1]

I wouldn’t use a DC reel for baits around 1/4 oz or lower IMO. They are much better at 3/8 oz and up.

Also don’t forget for a rod you will likely want a ML and probably 8# line to make the system work in all three phases to cast these.

[Bassjam2000]

Daiwa just announced their 100 sized tatula sv tw103...

https://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/re...asv/index.html

[Soardo]

I wouldn’t use a DC reel for baits around 1/4 oz or lower IMO. They are much better at 3/8 oz and up.

Also don’t forget for a rod you will likely want a ML and probably 8# line to make the system work in all three phases to cast these.

Good to know on the DC. I have a GLX 781CBR ML rod that should pair well around 6-8 pound test and the right reel.

[Soardo]

Daiwa just announced their 100 sized tatula sv tw103...

https://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/re...asv/index.html

That could be the ticket. Thanks!

[Real L]

For light weight you can beat the Aldebaran

[iabass8]

Daiwa just announced their 100 sized tatula sv tw103...

https://www.daiwa.com/us/contents/re...asv/index.html

It's been out for a month or so for purchase.

[River-Bandit]

Aldebaran MGL with out a doubt would be the cats meow,,