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Our Top Choice
PENN Spinfisher V Spinning Reel
The PENN Fishing Tackle Company's products have been anglers’ first choice for over 90 years owing to their quality and designs.
Its body offers protection for the gears and other components, while the five shielded stainless steel ball bearings ensure smooth operations.
The bearings may fail within a short time.
13 x 12 x 7 inches, 3.4 lbs
6
1
34 lbs
Stainless steel
Best Value
Okuma Avenger Baitfeeder Spinning Reel
Okuma Fishing Tackle produces fishing gears that inspires your passion for fishing. Its products are carefully crafted from the highest quality materials.
Its 6BB+1RB roller bearing works in tandem with the single, anti-reverse roller bearing. The auto bait system has an on/off switch that controls the spool.
The handle may not be as durable as desired.
12 x 12 x 6 inches, 3 lbs
6
1
30 lbs
Stainless steel
Shimano Saragosa SW Reels
Shimano uses precision engineering and technology to produce top-notch fishing tackles for anglers worldwide.
The smooth, waterproof drag system is powerful enough to stop the toughest fish in the water, and the enhanced paladin gearing system is durable.
Some buyers have received units with defective parts.
13 x 13 x 6 inches, 3 lbs
6
1
44 lbs
Stainless steel
Abu Garcia Orra SX Spinning Reel
Abu Garcia products are synonymous with ergonomic design and top-flight functionality that remains unmatched in the industry.
Its bearings ensure consistent, seamless operation, and the Carbon-Matrix drag system gives exceptional and smooth drag performance.
This spinning reel is so good, we just wish it could cast the line and reel in the fish all on its own!
12 x 12 x 6 inches, 3 lbs
5
1
40 lbs
Stainless steel
Pflueger President Spinning Reel
Pflueger manufactures items that are innovative, unique and reliable. Each little detail is given close attention to make a top product.
Its braid ready spool lets you tie off the braid directly to the spool without slipping. The stainless steel oiled felt drag system is smooth and consistent.
The bail system may need some fine-tuning, as there are reports about stiff bail operation.
13 x 13 x 6 inches, 4 lbs
9
1
35 lbs
Stainless steel