Best Ultralight Reels Updated May 2025

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Best Ultralight Reels
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

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10.0

Pflueger PRESSP20B President Spinning Fishing Reel
Reel quality
Smoothness
Value for money
Build quality
Performance
Drag
Picked by 204 people this week!
Picked by 204 people this week!

10.0

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Pflueger PRESSP20B President Spinning Fishing Reel
Reel quality
Smoothness
Value for money
Build quality
Performance
Drag

9.7

2

9.7

Piscifun Viper X Spinning Reel, Ultralight 6.2:1 High Speed Spinning Fishing Reel, 10+1BB, Carbon Fiber 33 LB Max Drag, 2000 Se...
Build quality
Smooth reel
Value for money
Functionality
Weight
Drag quality

9.7

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Piscifun Viper X Spinning Reel, Ultralight 6.2:1 High Speed Spinning Fishing Reel, 10+1BB, Carbon Fiber 33 LB Max Drag, 2000 Se...
Build quality
Smooth reel
Value for money
Functionality
Weight
Drag quality

9.4

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9.4

KastKing Royale Legend II Baitcasting Reels, Gear Ratio 7.2:1, Right Handed Fishing Reel
Value for money
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Build quality
Smoothness
Performance
Ease of use

9.4

3
KastKing Royale Legend II Baitcasting Reels, Gear Ratio 7.2:1, Right Handed Fishing Reel
Value for money
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Build quality
Smoothness
Performance
Ease of use

9.2

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9.2

PENN Wrath II Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Size 4000, Right/Left Handle Position, Corrosion-Resistant Graphite Body, Machin...
Quality
Value for money
Build quality
Functionality
Look
Fishing ability

9.2

4
PENN Wrath II Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel, Size 4000, Right/Left Handle Position, Corrosion-Resistant Graphite Body, Machin...
Quality
Value for money
Build quality
Functionality
Look
Fishing ability

9.0

5

9.0

Pflueger President Spinning Fishing Reel, Size 35, 10 Stainless Steel Ball Bearing System, Sealed Oil Felt Front Drag, Lightwei...
Reel quality
Smoothness
Value for money
Build quality
Performance
Drag

9.0

5
Pflueger President Spinning Fishing Reel, Size 35, 10 Stainless Steel Ball Bearing System, Sealed Oil Felt Front Drag, Lightwei...
Reel quality
Smoothness
Value for money
Build quality
Performance
Drag

8.9

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8.9

KastKing Centron Spinning Reel, Size 500 Fishing Reel
Value for money
Smoothness
Durability
Reel quality
Functionality
Looks nice

8.9

6
KastKing Centron Spinning Reel, Size 500 Fishing Reel
Value for money
Smoothness
Durability
Reel quality
Functionality
Looks nice

8.8

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8.8

KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reel, 6oz Ultralight, Super Smooth with 17.6 LB Carbon Fiber Drag, 7.2:1 Gear Ratio, ...
Value for money
Reel quality
Smoothness
Color
Functionality
Weight

8.8

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KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reel, 6oz Ultralight, Super Smooth with 17.6 LB Carbon Fiber Drag, 7.2:1 Gear Ratio, ...
Value for money
Reel quality
Smoothness
Color
Functionality
Weight

8.6

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8.6

KastKing Brutus Spinning Reel, Freshwater Spinning Fishing Reels, Graphite Frame, CNC Aluminum Spool, 5.2:1 Gear Ratio, 4+1 Bal...
Quality
Value for money
Build quality
Smoothness
Weight
Performance

8.6

8
KastKing Brutus Spinning Reel, Freshwater Spinning Fishing Reels, Graphite Frame, CNC Aluminum Spool, 5.2:1 Gear Ratio, 4+1 Bal...
Quality
Value for money
Build quality
Smoothness
Weight
Performance

8.5

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8.5

Lew's Crappie Thunder Spinning Fishing Reel, 2 Bearing System, Size 75 Reel, 5.0:1 Gear Ratio, Right or Left-Hand Retrieve, Cra...
Build quality
Value for money
Smooth cast
Performance
Weight
Drag

8.5

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Lew's Crappie Thunder Spinning Fishing Reel, 2 Bearing System, Size 75 Reel, 5.0:1 Gear Ratio, Right or Left-Hand Retrieve, Cra...
Build quality
Value for money
Smooth cast
Performance
Weight
Drag

8.4

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8.4

Okuma Reels Avenger Spinning 6Bb+1Rb 5.0:1
Build quality
Smoothness
Value for money
Performance
Looks
Casting

8.4

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Okuma Reels Avenger Spinning 6Bb+1Rb 5.0:1
Build quality
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Value for money
Performance
Looks
Casting

Our Top Choice

10.0

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10.0

Pflueger PRESSP20B President Spinning Fishing Reel
Reel quality
Smoothness
Value for money
Build quality
Performance
Drag
Picked by 204 people this week!
Picked by 204 people this week!

10.0

1
Pflueger PRESSP20B President Spinning Fishing Reel
Reel quality
Smoothness
Value for money
Build quality
Performance
Drag