crappie baitcaster?

LincolnLunger · 09-27-2008, 11:15 PM

I was wondering if they make crappie sized baitcasters? I seen some at basspro but they are not really for casting more for like jigging... does anyone know were I can get one that I can cast lures with?

fishtrap · 09-27-2008, 11:54 PM

do you mean something like this they have them at cabelas

FillupD · 09-28-2008, 12:20 AM

Something like a Daiwa Pixy or a Shimano Conquest 50s will cast pretty light lures. Kind of pricey reels though. You can find them used for around 225.00 for a Liberty Pixy and 325.00 for the Japan Conquest. (380.00 new) I don't think the Pixy reel is made anymore.

I haven't used a Shimano MG50 but I have read a few articles about them and reviews gave them a thumbs up for light lures.

If you get too light you wil be forced to use the spinning reel, but thats OK, thats what they are there for.

MrGadget · 09-28-2008, 12:53 AM

I will second FillupD 's comments regarding the Liberto Pixy: Enthusiast Fishing Reel Review - Japanese tackle, Daiwa Pixy Baitcasting Reel Review

There are VERY FEW baitcasters capable of effectively casting 1/4oz and even lighter. The Diawa Pixy knows no equal.

I have owned and cast a couple Pixies, both stock and a supertuned custom "Pixilla". The only reel on the US domestic market that comes close is the Steez.

"Prepare to be assimilated" There is no substitute... Gadget

acar555 · 09-29-2008, 12:24 AM

Good equipment is key to casting light lures on baitcasting gear as well as the casters skill. I can easily cast 1/4 oz lures with almost all of my equipment. The best ones are calais 100a, chronarch mg50, and conquest 50. The conquest 50 is the best and cast 1/8 and 1/12 oz lures with it. The pixy is good as well but I haven't had as good as results with it as compared to the conquest.

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MrGadget Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Salt Valley Posts: 391 Thanks: 22 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	Liberto Pixy I will second FillupD 's comments regarding the Liberto Pixy: Enthusiast Fishing Reel Review - Japanese tackle, Daiwa Pixy Baitcasting Reel Review There are VERY FEW baitcasters capable of effectively casting 1/4oz and even lighter. The Diawa Pixy knows no equal. I have owned and cast a couple Pixies, both stock and a supertuned custom "Pixilla". The only reel on the US domestic market that comes close is the Steez. "Prepare to be assimilated" There is no substitute... Gadget __________________ "Give a man a fish... he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish... he will spend every dime he makes on uber tackle!"

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09-28-2008, 12:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
FillupD Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lincoln Posts: 147 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Something like a Daiwa Pixy or a Shimano Conquest 50s will cast pretty light lures. Kind of pricey reels though. You can find them used for around 225.00 for a Liberty Pixy and 325.00 for the Japan Conquest. (380.00 new) I don't think the Pixy reel is made anymore. I haven't used a Shimano MG50 but I have read a few articles about them and reviews gave them a thumbs up for light lures. If you get too light you wil be forced to use the spinning reel, but thats OK, thats what they are there for.

09-29-2008, 12:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
acar555 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Good equipment is key to casting light lures on baitcasting gear as well as the casters skill. I can easily cast 1/4 oz lures with almost all of my equipment. The best ones are calais 100a, chronarch mg50, and conquest 50. The conquest 50 is the best and cast 1/8 and 1/12 oz lures with it. The pixy is good as well but I haven't had as good as results with it as compared to the conquest.