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The top 10 list below proves that you don't need to spend a lot of money to own a quality spinning reel. Don't be a fool and fall for the multiple ball bearing marketing hype. Three bearings is a you need. One roller bearing on the rotor, and two ball bearings on the crank shaft. Any more ball bearings do nothing to really improve performance or quality.
With the below fishing reels, you will get the long service life and fish catching performance as (6+ ball bearings) spinning reels in the $30 - $50 price range.
Low selling prices on Amazon and eBay are used for this list, not suggested retail.
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Best Low Cost Fishing Reels
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Top 10 Spinning Reels Under $25"
1. Okuma Safina Pro
I am amazed this is not a $50 reel. So smooth! I have the SPa-50 on a catfish pole and love it.
2. Daiwa Crossfire
Same reel as the famous $49 Regal with a few less bearings? I doubt you can tell the difference.
3. Quantum Optix
Very good reel with long history of reliability. The Optix is quality overkill. Premium Zebco.
4. Mitchell Avocet II Silver
The Avocet II Silver is a top seller for a reason. Look at all the positive reviews online. It's a good one.
5. Shimano AX Spin
Famous Shimano quality. The awesome Sienna with one less bearing?
6. South Bend Alias
The best spinning reel ever sold by South Bend. Smooth as silk.
7. Shakespeare Intrepid
Shakespeare reels last forever. This one should have been branded Pflueger. Great bargain!
8. South Bend Pisces
Compare the quality & features, then look at the price. Wow!
9. Pinnacle Tri Power
One of the most overlooked Pinnacle reels. High quality feel and performance.
10. Eagle Claw Cimarron
Eagle Claw is known for selling good quality tackle. The Cimarron is a great value.
Reels listed are in the popular sizes 20, 25, 30, 35, or 40.
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Quality Graphite Rods Under $25:
Daiwa Triforce, Shimano Stimula, Shakespeare Synergy, and Berkley Cherrywood
Spinning Fishing Reels Not Reviewed or Missed The Cut:
Shimano IX, Slade, South Bend Voltage, Shimano FX, Sienna, and Syncopate, Okuma Safina (not the Pro model) and Ignite, Daiwa Sweepfire, Jarvis Walker Integra, Silstar Viper, Quantum Response, Daiwa Cobalt, Shakespeare Alpha and Catera, Zebco Rhino, HT Enterprises, Quantum Triax & Array, Roddy Hunter, Okuma Acuador, Eagle Claw Gunnison, Silstar Limit, Redman KLG, Abu Garcia C102i Cardinal 100i, Zebco BASP, and Shakespeare Prius.
Optimum fishing line pound test for spinning reel size:
Sizes UL 500 1000 = 2lb-6lb mono, 10lb braid
Sizes 20 & 25 = 6lb-8lb mono, 15lb braid
Sizes 30 & 35 = 8lb & 10lb mono, 20lb braid
Size 40 = 10lb & 12lb monofilament, 30lb braid
Size 50 = 12lb & 15lb monofilament, 50lb braid
Note the Size 50 reel will handle up to 65lb braided line and will work for the biggest fresh water fish, and inshore salt water fishing.
Lines used: Ande Premium Monofilament, Power Pro Spectra Braid
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