Is this an ultralight reel? Yes or no.
1047088
This great reel comes in three sizes. From the smallest 1000 to 2500 to the largest a 4000. The Quick Fire II trigger system is great for one-handed casts. It has a Lightweight graphite frame, sideplate and rotor and other great features. I really like the smooth smooth action and rear drag. I am not an expert, but I would check out the small 1000 at a dealer so you can make your own decision. I have the 2500 and 4000 reels and love them.
1047089
No it is a standard reel for bass trout etc. Outstanding reel with the smoothest action I have ever used.
260596
As small as you'd like. It mostly depends on how light your rod is. However a super light rod with this heavier reel might be a bit unbalanced. However, I use this reel with 6lb. Line with a medium light rod an have caught 6 pound fish with no problems.
635751
No, but why? It is what it is. Has worked fine for me, with Spinner and bull sharks up to 7 feet, using 30lb braid, so the drag was used a LOT!. It's a giant surf reel, great because you can cast 30+ lb braid line, or 30lb mono, and is meant for surf catches. You aren't gonna use it for trolling or live baiting sailfish or kingfish offshore, so why the carbon drag?
1179067
Its an awesome reel to use, I have 6kg on the reel and use it when trolling for Albacore tuna .
605387
Based on flex, I'd say medium. But for durability and fish size you'd safely be able to reel in before it breaks I'd say light.
1134549
it's definitely ultra light.I used both lures but with medium I had less success.
2073431
Don't know. I placed braded line on both reels, but drags were defective. Not two pounds of drag.
830876
This is not an ultra-light reel (which tend to be quite small), it is a light to medium-light reel that would go fine with a pretty broad range of poles, from ultra-light to a medium-light pole (I have mine on a medium-light 6'5" Garcia pole). I've got mine with about 100 yards of Suffix 6lb braided line on it (20lb strength) and it does great. It should hold up just fine in a backpack. FYI this reel is really close in size, might actually be identical but for the spool, to the larger IX2000R reel, which is labeled a medium action spinning reel and is rated for heavier line and a greater capacity, handled by a larger spool. This is not an ultra-light reel (which tend to be quite small), it is a light to medium-light reel that would go fine with a pretty broad range of poles, from ultra-light to a medium-light pole (I have mine on a medium-light 6'5" Garcia pole). I've got mine with about 100 yards of Suffix 6lb braided line on it (20lb strength) and it does great. It should hold up just fine in a backpack. FYI this reel is really close in size, might actually be identical but for the spool, to the larger IX2000R reel, which is labeled a medium action spinning reel and is rated for heavier line and a... » Read More This is not an ultra-light reel (which tend to be quite small), it is a light to medium-light reel that would go fine with a pretty broad range of poles, from ultra-light to a medium-light pole (I have mine on a medium-light 6'5" Garcia pole). I've got mine with about 100 yards of Suffix 6lb braided line on it (20lb strength) and it does great. It should hold up just fine in a backpack. FYI this reel is really close in size, might actually be identical but for the spool, to the larger IX2000R reel, which is labeled a medium action spinning reel and is rated for heavier line and a greater capacity, handled by a larger spool. « Show Less
2195180
That should be able to do that no problem. I was casting in Jetty Park Florida and was using some very heavy lead sinkers, I'd say around a ounce in total weight. I have a Okuma Avenger spinning reel the second biggest one I could get and had 35 pound braid on it, and had no issues. I'd imagine with the right reel, and proper line, you'd have no problem casting those weights.
496935
In my opinion, it is a little light duty for salt water, and these fish... More of a "Brookie" type of reel.. I use mine for Bass, and sunfish ...
234860
I use 6 Lb test for trout and bass. Seems to work well, have had no issues with knotting or tangling. Love the reel very smooth and fast.
1785549
I purchased this reel to fish for northern pike & lake trout so I was mostly using heavy lures with 20# line. I was very pleased with how it performed. Although I have not used it with light lures & line I see no reason why it would not work equally well.Cliff
1709277
Get a light, freshwater reel. The Shimano FX Spinning Reel looks like a good affordable option, but I can't say from personal experience. Shimano FX1000FB Spinning Reel - 8 lb./240 yds
2006413
Its a great reel but may not be enough for what you want to catch with that rod.
563319
In my experience most any reel work on a 5 wt. it holds more line than u need but it's light.
1257260
Yes - It is like most reels. There is a finger tightening small screw on the opposite side that permits you to switch sides. It is great for the money as long as you are not trying to reel in Marlin.
1719168
This reel has great drag and is so lite to use.i have used it to catch nz kingfish up to 20 pounds which are real dirty fighters ,u can you tube this. A lovely little reel one of my favorites.