Best Spinning Reel Reviews

When asking what the best spinning reel is, you first have to determine what type of fishing you are going to be doing and what size fish you are going to be targeting. The next thing you have to determine is how much you want to invest in your equipment.
We have looked at the major spinning reel manufacturers and done in-depth reviews on a number of their reels. We think that it is important for you to know that these are unbiased reviews as we purchase or borrow these reels, they are not provided by the manufacturer.
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When doing our reviews we look at things such as:

Durability
Range of Sizes
Gear Ratios
Material Used For Construction
Types of Bearings
Manufacturing Process
Weight
Retrieval Rates
How it Performs On The Water
Value
Pros and Cons
Suggested Alternatives

Our objective is to provide you with all the information you need to make an informed purchase.
Below are the manufacturers we have completed reviews for. Click thru to the individual manufacturer’s page and you will see a list of all the reels we have reviewed. If there is a particular spinning reel that you would like to see a review for, please shoot us an email and let know.

Best Abu Garcia Spinning Reels

Abu Garcia introduced their first spinning reel in 1955, the Abu 444. Since then the company has been producing high-quality reels that have continued to use the latest technology to deliver reels that anglers everywhere regard as some of the best made.
The Abu Garcia Revo series of reels were introduced in 2010 and have continued to evolve. Abu Garcia is really known for reels in the 10 -40 size range which covers your smaller species up to around 15 – 20 lbs.
Read all the Abu Garcia Spinning Reel Reviews HERE.

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Best Daiwa Spinning Reels

Daiwa has quickly become one of the favorite brands of reels that we review and fish with for a number of reasons.
We have found that the Daiwa reels are consistently very smooth and well engineered. There are a number of reels to choose from in the mid-price tier as well as several of our favorites like the Daiwa BG SW our pick for “Best Reel For The Money” and the Daiwa Fuego LT one of our favorite lightweight spinning reels.
Read all the Daiwa Spinning Reel Reviews HERE.

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Best Fin-Nor Spinning Reels

Fin-Nor is a brand that many people are not familiar with even though it has been around since 1933.
The brand is known for both their spinning reels as well as their conventional reels that have landed world record-breaking marlins such as the 1,560 lb black marlin caught in 1953 by Alfred Glassell while filming Hearnest Hemingway’s The Old Man and The Sea
Read all the Fin-Nor Spinning Reel Reviews HERE.

Best Florida Fishing Products Spinning Reels

Florida Fishing Products is a newer entry to the fishing gear marketplace and a welcome addition. They are focused on building quality products that are designed to withstand hars saltwater conditions.
Based in Tampa, Fl they have great grounds in their backyard to test gear as well as access to a huge group of avid anglers.
Read all the Florida Fishing Products Spinning Reel Reviews HERE.

Best Okuma Spinning Reels

Okuma is a reel manufacturer based out of Taiwan that has been producing quality fishing gear since 1986. They offer a wide range of spinning reels from under $75 to well over $750 so you are sure to find one that fits your budget and needs.
A few of our favorites are the Okuma Inspira, an inexpensive and lightweight reel that does not feel cheap and the Okuma Helios SX a lightweight reel based on a carbon fiber frame.
Read all the Okuma Spinning Reel Reviews HERE.

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Best Penn Spinning Reels

The name Penn is synonymous with fishing and for good reason. Penn has been making quality fishing gear since 1932 and chances are if you have done any fishing that you have probably held a Penn reel in your hands at one time or another.
Penn offers a wide range of spinning reels from the inexpensive Penn Pursuit II to a wide range of reels in the mid-tier range such as the Penn Battle II and the Penn Spinfisher VI up to the Penn Slammer III.
Read all the Penn Spinning Reel Reviews HERE.

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Best Pflueger Spinning Reels

Pflueger is a name that has been around since1881 when they started as a simple fish hook company. In 1954 Pflueger introduced their first spinning reel.
While primarily known for their freshwater spinning reels, Pflueger makes a number of spinning reels that are suitable for saltwater fishing as well. A few of our favorite Pflueger reels are the Pflueger President a great introductory reel and the Pflueger Supreme XT a super lightweight saltwater ready reel.
Read all the Pflueger Spinning Reel Reviews HERE.

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