18 best spinning reels

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective, does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

An experienced fisherman knows that no spinning rod can do without a quality reel. It is on this accessory that the speed with which you can reel the line depends. A good reel also allows you to understand how hard the fish is trying to escape. It is a pity that many shops selling fishing goods are selling a huge number of low-quality reels. Usually these are Chinese products, good for nothing, unless you fish only once a year. If you are looking for the best spinning reel, we recommend looking for one of our ratings. Here we will talk about inertialessness, multiplier, and many other models.

How to choose a spinning reel?

When choosing a coil, you should focus on three main factors:

1. Where exactly are you going to fish;
2. What conditions will be on the selected reservoir;

3. What kind of fish are you going to fish.

As you can imagine, a tiny reel will not cope if you start catching some pike. The opposite situation is also true, when the spinning rod should not be equipped with a huge reel if you headed to the river, where only crucians are found. However, the coils differ not only in their size. They have different mechanisms for rotating the line, which we will now talk about.

Inertial coils are also called lead coils. They have a gear ratio of 1: 1. Therefore, in one turn of the spool, exactly one turn of the line is wound. The choice in favor of such a reel is made by all winter fishing lovers. Also, they are often used by fans of fishing 'in the wiring', when the bait copes with the flow, unwinding the line. Alas, such reels have a serious drawback in the form of the appearance of the so-called 'beard' – a huge amount of unwound fishing line that is extremely difficult to untangle. Therefore, anglers are now increasingly looking towards spinning reels, especially if they are supposed to be used on a lake or river with a slow current.

More recently, multipliers began to appear. In fact, they are also inertial, but their design implies the presence of one or even several braking systems, a gearbox, and a line laying mechanism. As a result, such a coil will no longer allow a 'beard' to form. Well, the gearbox makes the spool do several turns at once with one turn of the handle. The gear ratio for such coils varies from 4.1: 1 to 6.3: 1. The higher the gear ratio, the faster the line will reel. Multipliers can be of completely different sizes. There are even so-called 'saucepans' designed for catching marlin, sharks and other giant fish.

Baitcasting reels have several disadvantages. And it's not about high cost, which you can put up with. When using a spinning rod with such a reel, you need to be in an open space, since a large swing is required. Also, not everyone will be satisfied with the complex reel settings required after each bait change. Well, one cannot fail to note the lack of the ability to rearrange the reel to the other side of the spinning rod, it will not be possible to change the rotation arm.

Spinning reels can have an open and closed spool. The first are the most popular, it is in their favor that many novice anglers make their choice. Nowadays such coils can be very cheap. But usually, cheap copies fail after one or two seasons. Spinning reels can also have very high gear ratios, up to 8: 1. If you are not keen on wire fishing, it is better to choose a more versatile reel with a gear ratio of 5: 1 to 5.6: 1. Well, reels with a parameter from 4: 1 to 4.7: 1 are traction (or power) – they are designed for catching especially large fish.

In fact, we can still talk about the aspects of choosing a spinning reel for a very long time. But let's leave this topic to specialized resources. Instead, let's move on to looking at the best models.

Rating of the best reels for spinning

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best Spinning Reels for the Beginner	1	SHIMANO Catana 2500 FD	RUB 3 800
	2	RYOBI Excia MX 2000	RUB 3,423
	3	DAIWA Ninja LT 2500	RUB 3,118
	4	SHIMANO SIENNA FE 2500	RUB 3,650
The best spinning reels for spinning	1	SHIMANO TWIN POWER 15 2500S	RUB 10,400
	2	DAIWA Caldia 2000S LT (18)	RUB 14,940
	3	Abu Garcia Revo S 20	RUB 5,190
	4	RYOBI Zauber L 2000	RUB 3,670
	5	KOSADAKA Infinity 2500	RUB 5,988
The best trolling baitcasting reels for spinning	1	SHIMANO CALCUTTA 301	RUB 21,939
	2	Abu Garcia AmbassadeurClassic C3 6500 CT Mag Pro	RUB 15 130
	3	DAIWA Millionaire 7HT Mag	RUB 23,575
	4	SHIMANO CARDIFF 401A	11 100 rub.
	5	Okuma Classic Pro XPD-20Da	RUB 5,300
The best casting baitcasting reels for spinning	1	SHIMANO ALDEBARAN 15 51HG	RUB 30 436
	2	Abu Garcia Revo ToroBeast 50	RUB 20 550
	3	DAIWA Tatula SV TW 103XSL	RUB 14,504
	4	RYOBI Pluma	RUB 6,020

Best Spinning Reels for the Beginner

SHIMANO Catana 2500 FD

Rating: 4.9

If you are fishing on a regular basis, then you must agree to spend about 3500 rubles on the reel. Namely, this is how much SHIMANO Catana 2500 FD costs. This is a wonderful spinning reel equipped with a front friction brake. She has an excellent appearance. And practice shows that it has been this way for many years. If in the future your hobby for fishing disappears, the reel can easily be sold, returning part of the money spent on it.

This model uses an aluminum spool. The use of such material allowed the manufacturer to reduce the mass of his creation. This is important, because you will be holding the spinning rod with the reel in your hands for a long time. More precisely, the weight of the item was 260 g.

This reel is not particularly large. However, it is still capable of accommodating a decent supply of fishing line. If it has a diameter of 0.25 mm, then 160 m will be wound around the reel! This is quite enough even if you are going to cast the bait as far as possible along the river. And you certainly won't complain when fishing from a boat.

The accessory includes one roller and two ball bearings. This model has a 5.0: 1 gear ratio. This makes it versatile. It is better not to go to a shark with such a coil, but the product will pull up any perch without any problems. The manufacturer himself recommends using his creation for fishing for trout, predators, as well as for match and feeder fishing.

In this description, we consider the most popular standard size. But SHIMANO Catana has other modifications as well. The 4000FD version is required for amateurs to throw the bait into distant spaces, while the 1000FD version is suitable for ordinary amateurs sitting on the banks of a small river.

Advantages

• There are several modifications;
• Withstands resistance up to 4 kg;
• A large number of bearings;
• The coil can be called universal;
• 71 cm of fishing line is wound in one turn of the handle;
• Very smooth rotation;
• High reliability.

disadvantages

• The price cannot be called low;
• There is no spare spool included.

RYOBI Excia MX 2000

Rating: 4.8

Usually fishing reels are painted black, because this is the color that many spinning rods have. But there are also exceptions to the rule. For example, the RYOBI Excia MX 2000 has a silver colored body. At the same time, the coil does not shine in the sun, the fish should not notice you after all.

The main advantage of this model is its ease of use. The handle is folded here with a button, and when unfolded, it is clearly fixed. It is very convenient! As a reminder, many spinning coils instead suggest loosening the screws before shipping and even disassembling them completely, which is time-consuming.

Another feature is the ability to replace the spool with one designed for size 1000. This allows the weight of the reel to be slightly reduced. Good news for those who are going to spend a lot of time with a spinning rod in their hands.

With the purchase of the RYOBI Excia MX 2000, you will forever forget about forest 'beards' when you have to cut a dead knot with a knife. Also, the coil is distinguished by reliable operation and a complete absence of backlash. It can be put on either side of the spinning rod, so left-handers will also appreciate the accessory. However, there are still certain questions on this score – the manufacturer recommends placing the coil under the left hand.

This model has a front friction brake. The spool and the whole body are made of aluminum. The product includes as many as 8 ball bearings. It is thanks to them that the unsurpassed smoothness of rotation is realized here. It is surprising that such a number of them did not affect the cost in any way – the RYOBI Excia MX 2000 can be bought for 4 thousand rubles, which cannot be called an astronomical price tag. The coil also received a roller bearing. The weight of the whole structure is 285 g.

The specimen we are considering is able to accommodate 130 m of line with a diameter of 0.25 mm. Not a record, but this is enough for most anglers. If you use a thinner line, it will be wound already 200 m. As for the gear ratio, it is 4.9: 1. This says that in one turn of the handle, a very large amount of fishing line is wound, quickly bringing your trophy closer to you. At the same time, this indicates that the reel is not a power reel, it is not necessary to use it for catching especially large oceanic fish.

Advantages

• The handle folds easily;
• The spool can be replaced with a smaller one;
• Backlash is completely absent;
• Optimal gear ratio;
• Good roominess;
• It is almost impossible to induce the appearance of a 'beard';
• High reliability;
• Large number of bearings.

disadvantages

• The price cannot be called low;
• No spare spool included;
• The coil is quite heavy;
• Someone will find it noisy.

DAIWA Ninja LT 2500

Rating: 4.7

Another spinning reel available in several sizes. It is interesting that even the largest specimens have a perfectly acceptable weight. Basically, the scales under the accessory read about 239 g. As you might guess, most of the structure is made of aluminum. In particular, such is the spool here. As for the body, it was created from composite materials. The coil also includes a hollow rotor. It's amazing that such an accessory is capable of withstanding enormous loads. The manufacturer claims that, in theory, his creation can cope with even a 10-kilogram tractive effort! It is not for nothing that the 'LT' in the model name stands for 'lightweight and durable'.

This model has a stylish red and black body. On its spool, you can wind up to 150 m of line with a diameter of 0.2 mm. This is quite enough. Especially when you consider that you do not have to regularly trim the line due to the formed 'beards'. Their appearance is prevented by the backstop.

The product includes not only a front friction brake, but also four bearings. The smooth operation of the mechanism is also ensured by the perfectly fitted Tough Digigear gear.

Unlike the models discussed above, this one has a slightly increased gear ratio. It is 5.3: 1. This indicates that 75 cm of line is wound in one turn of the handle. This allows you to draw the caught fish to you as quickly as possible, especially if it hardly resists. It also suggests that the reel is unlikely to suit people who have a rest on yachts and who want to catch especially large sea fish.

Unfortunately, this product has one unpleasant drawback. The reel has handle play. Subtle, but sometimes very annoying. At least one of the buyers complained about it. It is possible that this is a defect in several copies, but we could not fail to note this fact. You can solve the problem with an additional nut. For the rest, the angler is unlikely to face any problems. This model has a long drag, which is good for the strong jerks of carp and other rather large fish. In a word, DAIWA Ninja LT 2500 is a good choice for owners of quality spinning rods.

Advantages

• Available in several sizes;
• The manufacturer has tried to lighten the design;
• Optimal gear ratio;
• Excellent spool capacity;
• A large number of bearings;
• High reliability;
• High-quality friction brake.

disadvantages

• Possible purchase of a copy with a backlash handle;
• There is no spare spool included.

SHIMANO SIENNA FE 2500

Rating: 4.6

Basically, solid spinning reels for spinning are sold for 3-4 thousand rubles. The SHIMANO SIENNA FE 2500 has the same price tag. Of course, this accessory also exists not only in the 2500th size. We just think that this variation should suit most anglers. It holds a very significant amount of fishing line, and is not yet particularly heavy. More precisely, the scales under this model will show 258 g.

There is a friction brake at the front of the body of this reel. It can withstand loads of up to 4 kg without any problems. This should be enough even for catching especially large river fish – for example, pike. As for the gear ratio, it is 5.0: 1. It seems to be the optimal setting for most anglers who do not want to go to the sea.

SHIMANO has access to a wide variety of modern materials. It is from them that the top speed derailleurs for bicycles and reels for spinning rods are made. Here, too, special composite materials are involved, which should serve for many years without any problems. There are two ball bearings and one roller bearing inside the coil. They provide the smoothest possible rotation in all conditions. The manufacturer assures that the angler can operate even in the rain – moisture will not affect the further performance of the structure.

The body, pen tip and bobbin of the SHIMANO SIENNA FE 2500 are painted black. It seems that this is the best choice, because the majority of spinning rods have the same color. The manufacturer recommends using his creation together with a line with a diameter of 0.18 mm. In this case, you will be able to reel 290 m of the rig. For many people, this amount of line will seem overkill! Especially when you consider that the formation of a 'beard' is almost completely excluded here.

Customer reviews SHIMANO SIENNA FE 2500 show that the reel performs well with a variety of lures. However, it is still possible to slightly loosen it for two years, especially if you constantly catch very large fish. But not to such an extent that the coil cannot be used at all. In short, it is an excellent choice for most Russian anglers. Especially if you find this copy for 2500 rubles, and it is for that kind of money that they give it away during off-season sales.

Advantages

• The body is made of excellent composite materials;
• Excellent forest capacity;
• A sufficiently large number of bearings;
• At first, the brake works flawlessly;
• Sometimes it can be purchased at a low price;
• Best gear ratio;
• The weight is not particularly heavy;
• Available in several sizes;
• High build quality.

disadvantages

• Especially high loads can still cause problems;
• There is no spare spool included.

The best spinning reels for spinning

SHIMANO TWIN POWER 15 2500S

Rating: 4.9

Are you a professional angler taking part in various competitions? Well, you have to spend completely different money. If the copies discussed above are sold for 3-4 thousand rubles, then professional solutions are many times more expensive. For example, for SHIMANO TWIN POWER 15 2500S they ask about 30 thousand rubles. How does this model differ from those intended for ordinary amateurs?

The look of this reel is impressive. One feels a certain solidity, which will definitely contribute to longevity. It is unlikely that this model will disable anything. However, the Japanese manufacturer reminds that it is still not worth the risk, the maximum he stated is only a 4-kilogram load on the clutch. By the way, the reel was produced here, in Japan! There is no doubt that the high cost is also due to this.

Despite the seeming aggressiveness, this model is made of very lightweight materials. As a result, the weight of the product was only 240 g. This will especially please those who are going to sit with a spinning rod in their hands for several hours at a time. Also, the coil pleases with a gear ratio of 5.2: 1. The optimal parameter for those cases when you need to pull out of the water not a shark, but something smaller. For one turn of the handle, 76 cm of fishing line is wound here.

Professional anglers prefer to use extra thin lines. This model has a very small spool, so the thick line will fit here in a tiny amount. I am glad that there is no need to cut the line because of the 'beard' that has appeared.

Professional reels differ from ordinary reels the most in the number of bearings. Here, 10 bearings provide the most smooth ride, thanks to them an excellent response is also realized – the angler will definitely feel any bite. Of course, the high cost of the product is due not only to them. The fact is that the manufacturer used the proprietary CI4 + material in the creation of the case, which is not very cheap. As for the mechanism itself, it was made using a Hagane Gear cold-forged drive. In short, SHIMANO tried to take advantage of all modern technologies available to them. The result is an almost perfect product. From this and such a cost.

Advantages

• The coil is very light;
• Optimal gear ratio;
• Incredible smoothness of rotation;
• Maximum reliability;
• Perfect appearance.

disadvantages

• Designed for very thin lines;
• No spare bobbin included;
• Extremely high cost.

DAIWA Caldia 2000S LT (18)

Rating: 4.8

Another specimen intended mainly for professional sport fishing. It is no longer made in Japan, but in China. Perhaps that is why it is being sold for 20 thousand rubles, and not twice as much. As you already understood, the product belongs to the 2000 size. There is a friction brake at the front of the reel. The manufacturer claims that it can withstand a 5 kg load without any problems.

This model looks expensive. We draw your attention to the fact that it shines beautifully in the sun. In some cases, this can be taken as a disadvantage, because the glare can scare some fish. However, many people will find this statement far-fetched.

We can safely say that this is one of the lightest reels. Its weight is only 170 g! Moreover, all materials used are as reliable as possible. The mechanism will definitely serve the angler for many years, no matter what weather conditions he has been in.

Another feature of the DAIWA Caldia 2000S LT (18) is the upgradeability. 7 bearings are installed here by default. But if you want, 5 more bearings can be inserted here! All of them, by the way, are made of stainless steel. The upgrade kit costs only 2 thousand rubles – a penny compared to the cost of the coil itself.

This model cannot be considered particularly roomy. A long coil of line will only fit here if the rig is particularly thin. The manufacturer himself recommends using a line with a diameter of 0.4 mm – then you will wind as much as 200 m. If the line turns out to be 0.6 mm in diameter, then its length will not exceed 150 m. However, which of the professionals is scared of this? Almost none of these anglers use thick lines.

This reel belongs to the speed class. Its 6.2: 1 gear ratio allows one turn of the handle to wind 81 cm of line. If you are satisfied with these parameters, then you are unlikely to be disappointed with the purchase. Especially if you take an accessory during a sale, when its cost drops to 15 thousand rubles.

Advantages

• Very light weight;
• A huge number of bearings;
• Upgrade possible;
• High line laying speed;
• Withstands a decent load.

disadvantages

• Very high cost;
• There is no additional spool included;
• Extra thin line required.

Abu Garcia Revo S 20

Rating: 4.7

This spinning reel was released in 2017. It is also designed for professional anglers. However, if the previous options considered can be called ideal, then this cannot be said about the Abu Garcia Revo S 20. Here you can feel that the manufacturer has simplified something. That is why he managed to achieve a relatively low cost – in many cases this model can be purchased for only 7 thousand rubles. Such a price tag still scares off ordinary amateurs, but for a professional it is almost a penny.

This reel was created by a Swedish manufacturer. In fact, under the name Abu Garcia Revo S 20, there is a whole lineup, consisting of three accessories, the gear ratios of which are 5.1: 1, 5.2: 1 and 5.8: 1. The weight of these reels ranges from 210 to 285 g. We recommend taking the 242 g model, which is the golden mean.

This accessory is designed to be mounted on a spinning rod. In this case, the 'direct to main pair' mounting method is used. There is a friction brake at the front of the reel. The manufacturer claims that this structural element is capable of withstanding a load of up to 5.5 kg. Quite not bad! This allows you to hope that the reel will handle even some salmon. Only the fishing line will become a weak point in fishing. Like many sports reels, the Abu Garcia Revo S 20 should be used with a very thin line – ideally, its diameter should not exceed 0.25 mm, only in this case you will wind up to 120 m of line on the spool.

There are no complaints about the rotation of the handle. This reel has seven bearings! Well, the optimal gear ratio allows you to pull the fish towards you in a very short period of time.

Well, what did the manufacturer save on? On the spool. For unknown reasons, it loops from time to time. It turns out nonsense. It seems that the product is intended for very thin fishing line. But when using it, the fisherman is faced with the appearance of loops, which are sometimes impossible to untangle. This problem disappears when reeling in thick line. But with it, the spinning will become very limited, because the line on the reel will be quite short. So it turns out that this is the best choice exclusively for those who are going to fish from a boat. By the way, some buyers, judging by the reviews, solved the problem by seriously changing the taper of the line winding and increasing the amount of winding. In short, with the purchase of Abu Garcia Revo S 20 you will have to experiment.

Advantages

• Includes a spare spool;
• High reliability;
• Optimal gear ratio;
• Available in several sizes;
• The coil is light enough;
• A very large number of bearings;
• Withstands heavy loads.

disadvantages

• Not very high forest intensity;
• High price.

RYOBI Zauber L 2000

Rating: 4.7

Another spinning reel that will suit many professionals. Especially if it seems to a person that the most important thing is the smoothness of rotation. Here she is flawless. But how else, if 9 bearings are used inside? Usually, only very expensive coils have such a number of them, the cost of which is comparable to a top-end smartphone. However, for RYOBI Zauber L 2000 they ask for only 7 thousand rubles. It seems that such a reel is available even to some amateurs. Although it must be admitted that many ordinary fishermen still consider it too expensive.

The professional purpose of the reel is evidenced by its spool. It is sharpened strictly for expensive thin fishing line. The manufacturer recommends using a cord with a diameter of 0.25 mm, in which case you can wind about 150 m of line.

This model has a gear ratio of 5.1: 1. This means that 70 cm of cord will be wound in one turn of the handle. Therefore, the reel seems to be an excellent choice for those who are going to cast the bait over a very long distance. It also indicates that the accessory is not a power accessory, it is not intended for pulling very large sea fish.

The large number of ball bearings did not make the reel particularly heavy. Its weight does not exceed 245 g. Also, this did not affect the reliability – the accessory can serve the angler for many years, in whatever conditions it is used. Interestingly, the kit contains an additional spool, also made of aluminum. This is in case you suddenly come across aggressive fish that somehow affect the condition of the coil. By the way, the manufacturer, for unknown reasons, does not say what kind of load the friction brake can withstand. But people with this reel catch pike perch and other strongly resisting fish, so you can count on 4-5 kg.

The RYOBI Zauber L 2000 has only one serious drawback. This accessory is extremely rare in Russian online stores, not to mention ordinary retail outlets. The reason for this should be considered high demand, as well as the cessation of production (now the company has switched to an even more advanced model with a more frightening price tag).

Advantages

• The weight is not particularly high;
• A huge number of bearings;
• Almost the entire structure is made of stainless materials;
• Returning the line during the throw is almost impossible;
• Supplied with an additional spool;
• Uses a carbon rotor.

disadvantages

• It is better not to use with thick line;
• The price is still high;
• More and more difficult to find on sale.

KOSADAKA Infinity 2500

Rating: 4.6

One of the most inexpensive reels for professional fishing. You can buy it in Russian stores for 6500 rubles, and sometimes a little cheaper. But you need to understand that here the manufacturer had to make a number of serious simplifications. In particular, he did not use carbon and some other extremely lightweight but reliable materials. As a result, the weight of the product was 290 g. A lot. If you are going to hold the spinning rod in your hands for hours on end, it is better to consider something easier.

Despite the very low cost (when compared with other professional reels), the accessory received a huge number of bearings. 10 ball bearings should ensure the smoothest and most accurate rotation of the handle and spool. Also, all this makes the response to a bite almost instantaneous, no matter what fish gets on the hook. In this regard, there are no complaints about the coil. All bearings are well protected so you can fish safely in all weather conditions. As for the body and spool, they are also not afraid of moisture, since aluminum was used for their manufacture.

A distinctive feature of this model is the removable handle. This makes transportation not so much easier as more reliable – the handle will definitely not break a box of beer lying near the spinning rod. It is also a rare occasion when an accessory comes with an extra spool. It is made of aluminum, and its capacity does not differ from the main one. As you might have guessed, the reel is designed for extra thin lines. If the diameter of the cord is 0.3 mm, then it can be wound in an amount of 100 m. By the way, there is a titanium nitride coating on the anti-twist roller. As for the bail of the line, it is hollow inside, but it is practically impossible to damage it, unless you try to do it on purpose.

Perhaps this is the best choice for those who participate in fishing competitions, but have not yet reached the international level. In this case, you are unlikely to notice any flaws. But get ready for the fact that your hands will get tired, because this reel cannot be called light.

Advantages

• Supplied with a spare spool;
• A huge number of bearings;
• Optimal gear ratio;
• Excellent friction brake;
• High reliability.

disadvantages

• The coil is quite heavy;
• Designed for very thin lines;
• The price cannot be called low.

The best trolling baitcasting reels for spinning

SHIMANO CALCUTTA 301

Rating: 4.9

Quality trolling reels cost a lot of money. For example, for SHIMANO CALCUTTA 301 they ask about 28 thousand rubles. Moreover, this model is quite rare. The easiest way to find it in Japan, outside of this country, it is not found in every online store that sells fishing equipment.

Externally, the accessory is nothing special. The coil body is made of aluminum, it was not painted. Only the anti-corrosion coating is felt – it allows you to use the accessory in any weather conditions. The double handle feels good – the rubberized part does the trick. By the way, the reel is designed for left hand use. This is not the case when the product could be installed on either side of the spinning rod.

Connoisseurs won't lie: baitcasting reels are usually considerably heavier than the rest. Here, too, the weight reaches a significant 325 g. At some sport fishing event you can get tired very quickly if you constantly hold a rod with such a reel in your hands. But on the other hand, the product received a number of components, thanks to which fast and smooth rotation, as well as maximum reliability, are realized. In particular, the accessory includes one roller and four ball bearings. This is enough for the cartoonist! There is also a friction brake. And very powerful! The manufacturer claims that it is able to withstand a load of 7 kg without any problems! This means that such a reel can even be used to catch some large sea fish. However, this instance still cannot be called power, because it has a gear ratio of 5.6: 1. It says that the reel is trying to wind the line as quickly as possible, and not fight the strong resistance of the fish. More precisely, 75 cm of fishing line is wound in one turn of the handle.

The Japanese manufacturer understood that his creation would not be used together with extremely thin fishing line, because here we are talking about catching very large fish. Therefore, he equipped his reel with a large enough spool. Even if the line turns out to be 0.29 mm, it can be wound in the amount of 210 m! Great news for those who are going to fish while on the yacht.

Advantages

• The case is very durable;
• The mechanism is well protected from moisture;
• Great brake;
• Optimal gear ratio;
• A large number of bearings;
• Stable rotation even under heavy load.

disadvantages

• Decent weight;
• Very high cost.

Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Classic C3 6500 CT Mag Pro

Rating: 4.8

Another baitcasting reel with very impressive dimensions. It also differs from many analogues in its extremely long name. Most of its body is made of aluminum. However, the manufacturer did not paint it in any color. Instead, he took up polishing. As a result, the accessory shines beautifully in the sun, which raises the mood of the fisherman.

This model includes two ball bearings. Not much, but this is enough to ensure smooth rotation. It also allowed the manufacturer to lower the price tag. This reel is sold for 15 thousand rubles. Still a significant figure, but many large saltwater fish reels are even more expensive. We also note the presence of one roller bearing. However, almost every modern spinning reel has it.

This product has a gear ratio of 5.3: 1. This means that one turn of the handle will wind up a decent amount of line. By the way, one of the most capacious spools is used here. If you use a line with a diameter of 0.4 mm, then you can wind it in the amount of 220 m!

Of course, such a reel is capable of withstanding the resistance of even the most serious fish. The manufacturer claims that the clutch can handle even a 5 kg load. By the way, the centrifugal brake is supplemented here with a magnetic one. It was the complexity of the design that influenced the cost of the product the most. Self-dumping of the line from the spool is almost impossible here! It should also be noted that the instant stop system provides a perfect strike.

Usually such expensive coils can last for many years. This multiplier is no exception to the rule. Moreover, it can be used in any weather conditions. The reel is not scared by all kinds of heavy baits. In a word, this is a very good choice for those who are going to fish somewhere in the sea! Confused only by the weight of the reel, reaching an impressive 465 g. It allows you to understand that you are unlikely to be able to hold a spinning rod with such a reel in your hands for a long time.

Advantages

• Capacious spool;
• Maximum reliability;
• Optimal gear ratio;
• Good moisture protection;
• Comfortable grip;
• Withstands a serious load;
• Two brakes are used.

disadvantages

• Very heavy weight;
• High price;
• I would like more bearings.

DAIWA Millionaire 7HT Mag

Rating: 4.7

One of the most beautiful baitcasting reels. Its body is partially painted blue, which looks very unusual for such an accessory. Also, a part of the coil shimmers with a golden color. Well, the handle and some other details are black. Already just because of such a color, I want to try the product in practice immediately after purchase! By the way, to purchase DAIWA Millionaire 7HT Mag, you will have to spend about 23 thousand rubles.

When designing this reel, the engineers tried to achieve maximum range. As a result, they managed to get an accessory that allows them to throw the bait over the surf! DAIWA does not trust the manufacture of this model to the Chinese – the high price of this accessory is also due to the fact that it comes exclusively from the assembly line of a Japanese factory. This allows you to be sure that the specimen will not turn out to be defective, it will definitely allow you to spin the drum up to 30 thousand rpm, thereby throwing the hook as far as possible.

With such a cast, there is always the risk of dropping excess line. But here this situation is excluded. The situation with the line is monitored by the Magnofuge magnetic braking system. It self-adapts to magnetic resistance. Also, this system has numerical control, providing a rich range of settings. All this makes it possible to use the reel without any problems even for beginners who have not yet mastered the casting technique. Also, the product shows itself perfectly for night fishing.

The wide arsenal of possibilities of the DAIWA Millionaire 7HT Mag is evidenced by the fact that this reel has been used by many winners of European fishing competitions. Also, it was this accessory that provided record-breaking long casts. It also helps you wind up the line as quickly as possible. The coil matches the gear ratio of 5.8: 1. This means that 70 cm of line is wound in one turn of the handle. Well, you might already have guessed about the huge forest capacity!

If we talk about the insides of the product, they include one roller and five ball bearings. The spool is made of aluminum. It's incredibly lightweight, as the coil weighs only 342g despite the complexity of its design!

Perhaps this is one of the best baitcasting reels. By the way, it is released in several colors. In particular, there is a version painted in black and red colors. It remains to be regretted that the accessory has a terribly high cost. Because of this, there is no point in buying it unless you participate in international fishing competitions.

Advantages

• Stylish appearance;
• Improved power grip;
• A huge number of bearings;
• High reliability;
• Implemented an intelligent braking system;
• There is a toggle switch for 21 individual casting modes;
• Good capacity of the aluminum spool;
• High speed of line reeling.

disadvantages

• Very high cost.

SHIMANO CARDIFF 401A

Rating: 4.6

Many baitcasting reels are designed for left hand use. SHIMANO CARDIFF 401A is no exception to the rule. It meets all the requirements of experienced anglers. Only athletes participating in international competitions will notice some shortcomings in it. But such people usually take something more expensive. However, this does not mean that the SHIMANO product is cheap – they ask about 10 thousand rubles for it.

This model includes one roller and four ball bearings. This number makes the rotation of the spool and handle as smooth as possible. Also, this design contributes to the long casting of the bait. Although we do not recommend hoping for records – this reel cannot be called particularly long-range.

Most often, this model is used for fishing for trout and salmon. If you suddenly decide to use it on the river, then you can count on a successful fight with pike or catfish. During the operation of the barrel, one cannot fail to note the high-quality assembly. This is a Japanese product, no surprise!

Shimano assures that its reel allows complete control of the tackle when casting. There are no questions about bearings either, they can withstand even the most severe loads. Well, the standard anti-backdrive system excludes arbitrary movement of the spool when playing serious and unyielding fish, not to mention accidental hooks.

The Japanese company also did a good job on the rotation handle. It fits perfectly in the hand. Also, the handle is securely fixed in the drive gear, which almost completely eliminates the possibility of longitudinal backlash.

Most of the structure here is made of aluminum alloy. For the manufacture of the frame, casting was used, while the spool was processed by cold forging. There are also parts made out of carbon and bearing the Ci4 mark. As a result, the weight of the whole structure was only 337 g. It is difficult to find an even lighter baitcasting reel!

It remains to add that the product has a gear ratio of 5.2: 1. The spool used here is capable of accommodating 270 m of line if its diameter is 0.35 mm.

Advantages

• Very light weight;
• There are a large number of bearings;
• Optimal gear ratio;
• Competently implemented braking system;
• Excellent forest capacity;
• Increased working life.

disadvantages

• High price;
• Not a very large number of settings.

Okuma Classic Pro XPD-20Da

Rating: 4.5

At the end of our list of trolling baitcasting reels is one of the cheapest models. Even its appearance speaks of its price of 5 thousand rubles. The simplest design is used here, there is definitely no need to wait for unusual colors – the coil has a black color.

Despite the relatively low cost, the product has an aluminum spool. The use of such material allowed the manufacturer to reduce the weight to 390 g. It is clear that this is not a record. But the attentive reader will already know that there are much heavier baitcasting reels.

Experienced anglers are familiar with the predecessor of this model, the Okuma Magda Pro 20 DX. The novelty has approximately the same design, due to which many characteristics have remained the same. It is also very similar to the model called 30Da – the difference lies in lower weight and, unfortunately, less forest intensity. More precisely, the spool located here holds 270 m of line, if it has a diameter of 0.35 mm. This, I must say, in most cases will be quite enough. Problems can arise only when fishing from a yacht, when you want to send the tackle as far away from you as possible. It is also not the best choice for a salmon angler – he needs a reel for thicker line.

This model has a gear ratio of 5.1: 1. As it is easy to see, it completely coincides with that of the inertia, of which the first half of our rating consists. This will allow you to quickly switch from them to the multiplier model – you will not need to get used to a different crank rotation rate.

A nice bonus is the line counter. However, it must be admitted that it almost does not affect anything – you can successfully fish without it. The manufacturer recommends using his creation in combination with deepeners and mini-gliders – this is what allows you to unleash its full potential. You can fish with such a reel in both fresh and salt water. The appearance of the accessory will remain perfect for a very long time, because impact resistance and corrosion resistance are realized here.

Advantages

• Good spool capacity;
• There is a line counter;
• High reliability;
• Optimal gear ratio;
• Reliable graphite friction brake system.

disadvantages

• I would like more bearings;
• Line meter – in feet;
• The coil still cannot be called easy.

The best casting baitcasting reels for spinning

SHIMANO ALDEBARAN 15 51HG

Rating: 4.9

As you may have noticed, the Japanese company SHIMANO produces a wide variety of spinning reels. There is also a casting animator in her assortment. The best of these is perhaps ALDEBARAN 15 51HG. This copy is intended for the left hand, and its cost is 35 thousand rubles. It is quite difficult to buy it in Russia – you will either have to place a pre-order or use some Japanese online store, counting on international delivery. The cost is such that we recommend the reel only to those who have already acquired their own yacht.

This model was born in 2015. Its price tag is due not only to its compactness, but also to its incredible lightness. The Japanese manufacturer decided to use a magnesium alloy to create the case. He also finely honed the spool. As a result of all this, the weight of the reel was reduced to a ridiculous 135 g. Spinning with such an accessory can be held in your hands for as long as you like, you will definitely not get tired.

It might seem that a coil so light is extremely unreliable. But in fact, the accessory can withstand inclement weather conditions and serious stress without any problems. However, do not think that the brake applied here is capable of holding the line when fishing for a shark or some other incredibly large fish. The manufacturer declared the maximum load of 4.5 kg. However, this is quite enough in most cases, no matter what kind of fishing you are engaged in.

Such an expensive reel could not do without a huge number of bearings. Here, one roller is complemented by as many as nine ball bearings, which ensures maximum smoothness of rotation. Even more surprising is the 7.4: 1 gear ratio. This once again indicates that the product is not intended for very heavy fish – it is sharpened for incredibly fast reeling of the line, when the trophy does not resist too much.

Alas, the minimum spool size could not but lead to one serious drawback. As you may have guessed, it lies in insufficient forest capacity. Even if the line turns out to be quite thin, you can only reel 100 m. If you want to throw the tackle as far as possible, it is better to consider buying some other reel.

Advantages

• High reliability;
• Reels the line very quickly;
• Tiny size and weight;
• Comfortable grip;
• Excellent smoothness of rotation.

disadvantages

• Small forest intensity;
• Huge cost;
• Extra thin line required;
• It is rarely sold in Russia.

Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast 50

Rating: 4.8

This is a very expensive, but incredibly fast reel. In Russian online stores, they ask about 23 thousand rubles for it. At the same time, the appearance of the product inspires respect. It can be seen that the manufacturer does not eat his bread and butter in vain. It uses a clever design that includes one roller and seven ball bearings. All of them are waterproof, so you can fish even in a storm – if only you are not carried out to sea.

This reel is primarily intended for saltwater fishing. However, some people regularly use it when fishing on a lake or river. In this case, you can even fight the resisting pike. The fish is pulled out in the blink of an eye, because the accessory corresponds to a gear ratio of 6.2: 1. A few turns of the handle, and the trophy is already out of the water! At the same time, the rotation of the handle occurs as smoothly as possible, as there are no claims in this regard to the spool! The bearings are doing their job.

If you think about it, the main feature of the Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast 50 is still not the spool rotation speed. Pulling force is why some anglers are willing to pay so much money for this reel. The fact is that it is 11.3 kg! In fact, this parameter allows you to play out any fish, up to huge trout specimens. Rest assured, you are not limited by the brake capacity of this accessory, but by the line used.

Of course, when fishing for large fish, there is no point in using a very thin line. That is why the manufacturer Abu Garcia Revo Toro Beast 50 allows you to wind a line with a diameter of 0.35 mm, its length will be 190 m.I think that such a supply of line will be enough for long casts and for diving gear from somewhere from a yacht.

Perhaps this is one of the best casting reels. You can only find fault with the weight. And even then 385 g will seem to many as an acceptable parameter for a multiplier. Although it must be admitted that this instance could become even lighter. To do this, the manufacturer only had to use more modern composite materials to create the case, not aluminum.

Advantages

• A huge number of bearings;
• Very small size;
• Decent forest intensity;
• High spool rotation speed;
• Huge tractive effort;
• Maximum reliability.

disadvantages

• The coil could have been lighter;
• High price.

DAIWA Tatula SV TW 103XSL

Rating: 4.7

This baitcasting reel is available in several versions. Basically, they differ in line capacity. There are also right-handed and left-handed versions (this is indicated by the letters R and L at the end of the model name). The version we are considering is left-handed, it will be the most convenient for all right-handers. As for the forest intensity, with a cord diameter of 0.31 mm, it can be wound in an amount of 90 m.It should be admitted that this is very little. Therefore, this reel is not intended for those people who prefer to cast the tackle as far as possible.

The line reels here almost instantly. Think about it: the coil has a gear ratio of 8.1: 1! If the fish hardly resists, it can be pulled out of the water in a few seconds! The problem can happen if some trout pecked. Alas, this model is not designed for easy catching of such large fish. But this does not mean that the coil will not cope with this business at all! Its brake is capable of withstanding a 6kg load, which is pretty decent.

Despite its diminutive size, the accessory includes one roller and seven ball bearings. They allow the spool and handle to rotate as smoothly as possible. It should be noted that they are all protected from corrosion, and therefore you can not be afraid to fish in bad weather. Well, the minimum size could not but affect the weight. It's hard to believe, but the scales under the reel show only 200 g. If you get a lightweight spinning rod, you can hold it in your hands for as long as you like! It is surprising that no carbon was used in the creation of the coil – it was possible to achieve the minimum weight even with the help of aluminum.

The manufacturer has equipped his creation with the TWS line laying system. It minimizes friction between the line and the line. The aforementioned bearings also contribute to a decent casting range. As for the braking system, it consists of carbon washers. It creates perfect resistance when playing fish.

The creators of the DAIWA Tatula SV TW 103XSL declare that their product is recommended for jig and twitch fishing. At the same time, the fisherman can be either on the shore or in a boat.

Advantages

• Minimum dimensions and weight;
• A very large number of bearings;
• Comfortable grip;
• Excellent moisture protection;
• Good braking system;
• Sophisticated line laying system;
• The fastest possible winding of the line.

disadvantages

• I would like to have more forest intensity;
• High price.

RYOBI Pluma

Rating: 4.6

Traditionally, our rating is closed by one of the most inexpensive spinning reels. For it in Russian online stores they ask 5-6 thousand rubles. And this accessory exists in two versions – be sure to pay attention to this. They differ, as is easy to guess, in which hand it is sharpened under. Left-handed, interestingly, is slightly more expensive. If you are left-handed, then you are in luck – you can save a little bit. If, of course, you find a right-handed copy on sale, because it is quite rare.

The Japanese company RYOBI was famous even in the USSR. Since then, her products have only gotten better. Speaking specifically about the model called Pluma, it is distinguished by its endurance and durability. This reel is made of a light alloy that will definitely not be harmed by either fresh or salt water. Of course, this was not without a backstop, which works almost instantly. As for the gear ratio, 7.1: 1 means that the reel allows you to reel in the line in some crazy fast time. This will definitely appeal to everyone who does not want to fight the fish for too long.

Not all relatively inexpensive casting baitcasting reels are capable of providing the smoothest possible operation when unwinding the line. Fortunately, there are no problems with this here. On the contrary, the Japanese manufacturer even overdid it! He built one roller and ten ball bearings into his creation! There is no doubt that this is a record! Interestingly, this number of bearings did not affect the weight. In some inexplicable way, the Japanese managed to reduce it to 165 g. It turns out that RYOBI Pluma is the lightest representative of our review.

Of course, this reel has no problems with line winding evenness. A total of 200 m of fishing line is placed on the spool if its diameter is 0.235 mm. But, of course, many fishermen will make their choice in favor of a more affordable line with a diameter of 0.3 mm, in which case its length should not exceed 130 m.

In short, this is an excellent reel, in which both the spool and the body are made of aluminum. You can only find fault with the very minimum thickness of this material. Because of this, the handle seems rather weak – under certain conditions it begins to bend. However, it does not come to breakdown, so there is no need to worry.

Advantages

• Very long cast;
• Almost no noise;
• A huge number of bearings;
• Extremely light weight;
• High gear ratio;
• Good forest intensity.

disadvantages

• Still, the price will not suit everyone;
• There are also more advanced braking systems;
• Under load, the handle begins to bend.

Conclusion

This is the list of the best spinning reels. Now you just have to decide on a specific model. To do this, you should focus on what kind of fishing style you prefer. You will also have to accept that the very best coils are very expensive. We add that one of the best manufacturers of such a product is the SHIMANO company. You might be familiar with bike brakes and derailleurs – she's also in the business of making them.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.