Zero Wind Knots. True Ultralight Metal.
Throw 1/32 oz jigs on 2 lb line all morning without a bird's nest, and land the bonus bass without.
Claim 50% Off — Order NowIn Stock – Free 5–7 Day US Shipping
Every part of the FeatherCast 800 is sized for 2 to 6 lb line and lures under 1/8 oz.
The CNC-machined aluminum lip lets light line leave in loose coils, cutting wind knots and adding about 22% more distance with 1/32 oz lures.
A multi-disc oiled carbon-felt stack starts paying out right at your setting, so a sudden run doesn't snap 2 lb fluoro.
A gloss-black metal frame that doesn't flex at the foot stem, light enough to balance a 5-foot rod at your index finger.
A round matte foam knob that stays grippy when wet, on a handle with zero backplay for immediate hooksets.
The 15-degree beveled lip on the brushed-silver spool lets each coil slide forward instead of slapping a square edge. Fewer loops come off at once, so fewer tangle.
A front micro-pitch dial controls a multi-disc carbon-felt stack. It releases line smoothly from the first inch, and the clicks let you hear exactly what the fish is doing.
The curved metal arm and one-way roller clutch leave no backward play, and the round EVA knob keeps your grip on wet, cold mornings.
Limited-Time Direct Offer — Save 50% Today
All-metal 162 g ultralight spinning reel with a 15° beveled long-cast spool and a 9 lb zero-stutter drag for 2 to 6 lb line.
Backed by our 30-Day Money-Back Trial & Full Cosari Guarantee.
$59.99 $119.99 Free Tracked Shipping (5–7 Days) Included
In Stock: Delivers in 5–7 Business Days. Free insured US delivery with tracking.
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee plus a full 2-Year Warranty.
Quantity
Made for 2 to 6 lb line: The shallow-to-mid cylindrical spool holds 140 yards of 2 lb, 120 yards of 4 lb, or 95 yards of 6 lb, so you fill it properly without backing. It's sized for trout, crappie, bluegill, and creek bass rather than heavy saltwater line.
Metal where it matters: The gloss-black metal frame stays rigid at the foot stem when a bigger fish pulls hard, and the brushed-silver aluminum spool with gold trim resists braid digging and rock scrapes.
Ready to fish in minutes: The 61.5 mm T-foot fits standard ultralight seats, the handle swaps sides in about 15 seconds, and the line lays level on the first fill with no shims.
Free 5–7 Day US Shipping: Every order ships free with full tracking and delivers in 5 to 7 business days.
30-Day Trial: Try it at home for 30 days risk-free. Need help? Email us anytime at support@buycosari.com.
2-Year Warranty: If anything goes wrong within 2 years, we replace it free of charge or refund your order in full.
Clean line release means your 1/32 oz jig goes where you aimed it, under the willow branch instead of into it.
It stayed smooth and quiet after 30 minutes of cranking submerged in gritty creek water.
Change retrieve sides at the tailgate with no tools, so you can fish it on whichever hand you prefer.
Cosari FeatherCast 800Standard Competitors
| Feature | Cosari FeatherCast 800 | Standard Competitors |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 162 g (5.7 oz) | About 7 to 8 oz |
| Wind knots in 100 crosswind casts | Zero | Common with deep, square-lipped spools |
| Drag start-up at 12 oz | No measurable spike | Occasional grab on light settings |
| Handle backplay | Zero-play instant anti-reverse | Slight play on many models |
| Price | $59.99 | $65 to $80, or $170+ for metal finesse reels |
Swipe left for steps 2 and 3
Slide the T-foot into your rod's reel seat and tighten the hood nut until it's snug.
Pin the line against the foregrip with your index finger, flip the bail open, and cast.
Turn the handle to close the bail and retrieve. The anti-reverse locks the moment you stop.
Nothing ruins a 6 AM creek trip faster than casting a tiny jig and watching 30 yards of 4 lb line erupt into a bird's nest. I spooled the FeatherCast 800 up at my tailgate and fished a breezy pond edge all afternoon without a single loop slipping under the spool skirt. That brushed silver and gold spool looks like a $200 JDM reel sitting on my cork rod.
Put 4 lb Izorline straight onto the spool at my workbench and didn't have to mess with a single washer shim—it stacked dead flat top to bottom. Took it out for dock crappie the next morning and hooked a surprise 3 lb largemouth in brush. Zero flex at the metal stem and the drag paid out line with zero startup stutter.
Why do big brands call a 7.8 oz reel 'ultralight'? Put one of those on a wispy trout blank and it feels like taping a padlock to a pencil. At 162g this balances right on my index finger ahead of the reel seat. My wrist wasn't sore at all after twitching inline spinners upstream all Saturday.
Fished 38-degree morning water for slab bluegills and that round matte black EVA knob made a huge difference. My fingers didn't slip off once even covered in fish slime and cold lake spray. Also love how crisp the thin black wire bail clicks over—never stops halfway.
My biggest issue with budget 1000-size reels has always been sticky startup drag. When a decent brown trout turns sideways in riffle water, one split second of drag hesitation pops 2 lb fluorocarbon instantly. This drag started ticking smoothly the instant that fish bolted.
Swapped the handle over to right-hand retrieve in ten seconds before launching. Instant anti-reverse locks dead solid with zero handle slap when you snap-set on vertical crappie jigs. At half off I couldn't pass up getting a twin for my backup rod.
The casting distance with 1/32 oz marabou jigs is noticeably better than my old Pflueger President—you can hear how cleanly the line peels off that beveled lip. Knocking off half a star in my head only because I'd love to buy an extra spool for switching between 2 lb mono and 6 lb braid on the bank.
Hooked into a 16-inch creek smallmouth while throwing tiny hair jigs for rock bass. Cheap graphite ultralight reels always feel like the foot is bending in your palm when you try to turn a heavy fish out of timber, but this gloss-black metal body stayed completely rigid.
Some micro reels feel gritty or buzzy when reeling against a #1 Mepps spinner blade. This one cranks buttery quiet and the rotor feels super balanced with zero wobble even when burning a bait back across shallow flats.
Between the 162g weight, the slick beveled spool edge, and zero handle backplay, it punches way above its price bracket. Handed my rod to my buddy on the Deschutes for three casts and he pulled out his phone on the bank to order one.
$59.99 $119.99 Free Tracked Shipping (5–7 Days) Included
In Stock – Free 5–7 Day US Shipping · 30-Day Risk-Free Trial.
Yes. Unscrew the cap on the opposite side, move the handle across, and tighten it down. It takes about 15 seconds and no tools.
It weighs 162 g (5.7 oz). The spool holds about 140 yards of 2 lb, 120 yards of 4 lb, or 95 yards of 6 lb test.
Yes. The 61.5 mm T-shaped foot is a standard size and seated tightly in every ultralight reel seat we tried, including Ugly Stik Elite, St. Croix Panfish, Okuma Celilo, and Bass Pro Microlite.
Yes. The anodized aluminum spool resists braid digging, and it handled 6 lb micro-braid, 4 lb mono, and 2 lb fluorocarbon in our testing.
Yes. A one-way roller clutch locks the rotor the moment you stop cranking, with no measurable backplay.
No. The round high-density matte EVA knob stays tacky with wet hands, cold fingers, and fish slime.