Baitcast Reels and their Lower Weight Range Limits

[islandbass]

I was just thinking that this could be helpful for newbies looking to getting their first baitcast reel(s) and not be surprised that some reels may not fare as well as others the lower a lure's weight is.

So making things equal, let's leave out line and rod action by noting that these two are given factors that need to be considered by the angler and assume that the right line and rod are used for the baitcaster.

What is your lower weight limitation with the reel(s) you use for 1/4 oz and below?

I know all of us will have different answers, but the information given could give others a good idea of what to expect from different reels.

In my case:

Curado D tosses:
1/4 oz - Easily, no problem
3/16 oz - Easily, no problem
1/8 oz - It can do it but maybe 70-80' max before trouble

Pflueger Trion
1/4 oz - Easily, no problem
3/16 oz - Getting Iffy
1/8 oz - Asking for trouble, especially with wind

Round Abu
1/4 oz - Okay, definitely excels at 1/2 oz and greater
3/16 oz - Getting iffy
1/8 oz - Asking for trouble, especially with wind. Forget about it.

CardiffA
1/4 oz - Easily, no problem
3/16 oz - Fair
1/8 oz - Getting Iffy

Curado BSF
1/4 oz - Easily, no problem
3/16 oz - Easily, no problem
1/8 oz - It can do it but maybe 70-80' max before trouble