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Fishing Reels Review

This fishing reels review looks at the major fishing reel manufacturers. Fishing reels are a major piece of fishing equipment. There are many types of reels available. The four major types are:
1. Spincasting
2. Spinning
3. Fly
4. Conventional

The reel style depends on the type of fishing you do. Beginners, usually start with a spincast reel. This is a closed face reel that helps keep the line from becoming tangled. To use a fly reel requires some practice. You need to learn to properly cast the line. The fly fisher is more active and once you are comfortable casting the line, it is a lot of fun. This fishing reels review lists manufacturers that offer a wide range of types and models.

2. Daiwa offers a complete line for baitcasting, spinning, spincasting, fly, saltwater, conventional and specialty reels. Price range is about $30-250. Specialty reels can cost up to $800.

3. Mitchell fishing reels are affordable reels. The freshwater 300x models are priced about $45-65. The Outback series cost about $20.

4. Okuma reels are available worldwide. Many types and models are offered for spinning, baitcasting and trolling.

5. Penn fishing reels have been available for over 75 years. Price range is about $60-150. The reels are suited for the recreational angler. The price for the Penn International models can be as high as $700.

6. Pflueger has several models available in these categories: baitcasting, spinning, trolling and fly. Price range is about $40-170.

7. Pinnacle reels are available for: 1.) baitcasting for a price of about $100-140. 2.) Spinning models cost about $70-78. 3.) Trolling reels cost about $100-110.

8. Quantum reels are offered for freshwater and saltwater in these categories: baitcasting, spinning, and conventional. Baitcasting and spinning models cost about $100-220.

9. Shimano offers a wide range of reels. Several models are available for conventional, baitcasting and spinning reels. Various types and models are available for recreational and experienced anglers.

10. Zebco reels are suited for the beginning angler. Categories offered are spincast, baitcast and spinning. Price range is about $20-55.

When looking for fishing reels, review the reels from the manufacturers listed in this fishing reels review.