OK I'm looking for the "best" little spinning reel for 2 lb test line that has all the quality features, plus an excellent drag system that is super-smooth and does not grab or bind like so many of the tiny ultralight reels seem to do when you hook a large fish. Seems like when manufacturers build these small reels, they skimp on drag design. Also would like to keep the weight at or under 6 ounces. Any ideas? Any price range.

try a browning superlight it weighs 5.9 oz.. ive got 1 and its a good little reel. price is 29.99. it also has 5 ball bearings

Any of the Shimano mid grade's and above anywhere from $60 and up.

Fatman

Go with the Pflueger President or Trion reels. Range from $29 for the Trion and $49 for the President ultralights.

For the money, the Daiwa SS 700 is very hard to beat: AWESOME drag system, PERFECT line lay, all for about $95. It's slightly heavier than you're looking for (7 oz), but I'd put it up against any smaller reel. For a better UL reel, I think you'd have to pay $600 for a Shimano Stella.

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i like the small abu garcia they sell at bass pro for 39.99. i always had good luck with'em.
( bet ya regret askin this question don't ya,,,,lol)

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You hit the nail on the head. We all have our preferences. I am a Pflueger fan and others have their favorites.

Perris Blue: Just check out the reels mentioned here. You will have to decide what is best for your situation. There is no right or wrong. Just decide which reel suits your style and go with that. There are a lot of good reels out there. Just because I choose one doesn't mean there isn't another one that is a better choice. I choose Pflueger because it works for me and the price is right.

I just picked up a combo at wally world a month or so ago, Shakespeare Reel on an Ugly Stick rod, it was worth the money for the ugly stick to me if the reel stripped tomorrow. But personally, I am an Abu Garcia or Shimano type of guy (Only probably because I haven't fished w/ some of the other brands mentioned)

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Try the silstar reels like the tfg 10. It has a smooth drag and was light enough to fish on my quantum trout wand

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Oh I could wrestle a monster fish

I would also recommend the shimano reels... and also say don't go for the tiny spooled reels of any kind...the small spools only wrap the line in a tighter circle and cause memory / short cast issues. Go for larger spools. I like the 1000 series front drag in shimano....you pick the price range.