Don't spend more than you need to on a quality fishing reel. With these three recommendations, you'll be well on your way to catching fish and saving some extra money. Find out what the most budget-friendly fishing reels made the list!
DAIWA REVROS 2500H
Score: 79.2
Price: $45
The Revros fishes as if it were a reel that costs two or three times as much as its $45 price. Its build is simply that solid. The Air Rotor, a proprietary Daiwa feature, slenderizes and lightens the reel while moving the center of gravity a bit more aft.
BASS PRO SHOPS FORMULA FML10HA
Score: 83.7Price: $70
The BPS Formula is one ugly duckling. But this rather mundane-looking baitcaster took us completely by surprise. What sets the Formula apart is its price-to-feature ratio—you’d be hard-pressed to find a baitcaster in the $70 range with as many features.
WRIGHT & MCGILL VICTORY II 631Score: 82.4
Price: $80
This baitcasting reel drew solid marks for its ergonomics and controls. Wright & McGill has a reputation for building quality rods and reels at fair prices and this is another shining example.
Not so bad, right? These top 3 fishing reels are must-haves for anyone that's looking to stay within their budget. You'll still get the same quality item and fishing experience without breaking the bank. Which one of these fishing reels will you be buying?
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i always use the open face reels.they are best in my opinion
Open face is my #1 pick but if i was going to pick best for any situation it’s the Zebco 33
You’re welcome.
33
Michael Benitez
33 can’t do all that an open face can. Good luck on your retrieves of artificials that has to be retrieved quick. Gear ratio just can’t handle it.