Best Skipping Reel 2025

NEBasser101 reply :

I'm going to be buying a reel for skipping jigs soon because my Revo SX decided to die on me. What reels do you like to use for skipping (life length, speed ratio, smoothness, etc). Thank you!

Big Bait Fishing reply :

it's not in the reel , it's all about your thumb !!!

NEBasser101 reply :

On 10/18/2016 at 7:31 AM, Big Bait Fishing said:

it's not in the reel , it's all about your thumb !!!

I know most is about technique... but I've heard that some reels do skip better than others.

Big Bait Fishing reply :

On 10/18/2016 at 7:38 AM, NEBasser101 said:

I know most is about technique... but I've heard that some reels do skip better than others.

it's 10% brakes , 20% bait , & 70% thumb ..

pawpaw reply :

I've had 2- 6.3:1 Revo Premiers (left hand) for quite a few years. I have had zero problems with them and they skip docks well. I will get backlashes from time to time but who doesn't, right? However, this spring I bought a 9:1 Daiwa SV TW Zillion (left hand) from Japan. I can't speak to it's longevity yet but it skips jigs like no reel I've ever used. You almost have to try to backlash it. Plus, the 9:1 ratio catches up to those fish running at you in a couple cranks. If you can swing the extra cash I think it's well worth it.

IndianaFinesse reply :

A spinning reel!

Logan S reply :

Any reel can be a good skipping reel if you do your part...I'll be the first to tell you that your gear isn't making or breaking you when skipping with a baitcaster.

Having said that, the Shimano Exsence DC and Scorpion DC are pretty awesome for this technique. They won't take you from splashing to skipping without practice, but once you know what you're doing both of these reels are pretty amazing. The 'F' mode on both reels is pretty forgiving so it may actually help you learn a little bit, but it sacrifices distance. On the lower settings, the distance and 'carry' you can get is impressive. If you want to go all out, look for one of these...They are great for everything else too so it wouldn't be a waste .

timsford reply :

If you want the best baitcasting skipping reels, I'd definitely be looking at any of the daiwa sv reels, or t3 1016, mx, or sv reels. The sv spools make skipping a breeze, and it's even better with the magforce 3d braking on the t3 reels. The ultimate for me would have to be a t3 with an sv spool installed, but the alphas sv, sv103, and t3 1016 in that order aren't far behind. I like shimanos too, but the daiwa braking systems combined with sv or 1016 spools are the only reels I can skip with other than a spinning reel

Tim Kelly reply :

I have an Alphas SV and an SS SV, but the reel I find easiest to skip with is a Tatula CT loaded with 20lb fluoro. I think the thick line helps, but that reel is really easy to skip with. I wonder if the Twing helps with the thick line? I imagine a zillion SV would be the ultimate?

d-camarena reply :

I skip with a caenan with no problems

new2BC4bass reply :

Although any reel may work....depending on the user's ability...I'm sure there are some that work better than others. Out of a list of about 30 reels, my Alphas SV105 was the first choice of a well known tuner. I asked because skipping is something I want to learn.

iabass8 reply :

any daiwa /w an SV spool will be pretty much idiot proof. The T3's /w magforce 3d will work just as well, too.

buzzed bait reply :

On 10/18/2016 at 9:36 PM, iabass8 said:

any daiwa /w an SV spool will be pretty much idiot proof.

i'm going to put that theory to the test and use my alphas sv 105 for skipping duty.... if i can do it then idiot proof it is!!

Tim Kelly reply :

The reel is less important than your technique. Hit the water at the wrong angle and even an SV reel will spill its guts. I would recommend you get some thick mono and go and practice on some water. The thick line means the spool level drops quickly, which helps with control, under filling the spool makes life easier too. 20lb mono would be perfect. You will have backlashes, so it's inexpensive to bin when you've ruined it! Enjoy. So satisfying when you get a good cast, and so frustrating when you don't!

FishingNativeWaters reply :

On 10/18/2016 at 7:43 AM, pawpaw said:

I've had 2- 6.3:1 Revo Premiers (left hand) for quite a few years. I have had zero problems with them and they skip docks well. I will get backlashes from time to time but who doesn't, right? However, this spring I bought a 9:1 Daiwa SV TW Zillion (left hand) from Japan. I can't speak to it's longevity yet but it skips jigs like no reel I've ever used. You almost have to try to backlash it. Plus, the 9:1 ratio catches up to those fish running at you in a couple cranks. If you can swing the extra cash I think it's well worth it.

@pawpaw Do you remember the the seller you purchased from. I'm wanting to buy the same reel but i want to buy from a reputable seller who has authentic reels

LOZSteve reply :

Reoccurring theme here Diawa Zillion sv tws 7:3:1. When set right this reel is easier to pitch skip or roll cast skip a jig than my Shimano's. I bought mine off eBay for $250.00 shipped to the door.

Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :

Im try to skip with bait caster as well and I found that almost any reel can skip if you know the reel enough and you have right equipment for the weight of what you gonna skip.

3/8 swim jig I use tatula ct pair with MH fast/xtra fast.

Senko/fluke I use chornarch 50e pair wih medium / fast.

I can skip now let say 50-70% of the time with out backlash, now gotta pratice for accurately and distance.

As side note, I tried to skip with curado 70 and I dont like the result at all.

pawpaw reply :

On 2/8/2017 at 11:49 AM, FishingNativeWaters said:

@pawpaw Do you remember the the seller you purchased from. I'm wanting to buy the same reel but i want to buy from a reputable seller who has authentic reels

Japan Tackle

RoLo reply :

"Best Skipping Reel"

I'm gonna say Shakespeare

I tossed that reel SO hard, it skipped 5 times before finally sinking to the bottom

ww2farmer reply :

I can skip with a $50 Abu Black Max, as good as I can with Revo STX....it's not the reel,

Yudo1 reply :

I use daiwa sv variants to skip: alphas sv and t3mx sv. It is more technique than reel, but it doesn't hurt having a reel that has more control.

Darren. reply :

Boy did I practice with my Chronarch 50e reels and a ML

Carbonlite rod, loaded with a 5" Senko (and other baits).

Was able to skip it pretty well and 9 out of 10 times w/o

backlash. My 50e was upgraded with Hawgtech bearings

and a 7.1:1 gearset. She can sing beautiful music for many

a technique.

Anyhoo, after months of practicing on my waters I came

to the conclusion that for all the awesomeness of the reel,

I preferred the simplicity, (less thinking about it, less worry

of conditions, bait weight, rod load and all that to make

sure everything would work properly) -- that I decided my

spinning setups were more fun and simpler to get what

I wanted where I wanted it.

Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :

@darren. You know what you may be right about simplicity here. I bought two new casting reels and one new rod (tatula 6'10 MH/F) this year mainly for skipping. I can skip with my 50e pretty good but that not just enough for me so I bought tatula ct type R then another daiwa alphas 105.

In the meantime I got 3 spinning setup that I hardly use or hardly take them on a boat with me. I just want to be one of those cool guy skipping with baitcaster instead of make my old setup more useful.

Darren. reply :

On 2/12/2017 at 11:52 PM, JustJames said:

@darren. You know what you may be right about simplicity here. I bought two new casting reels and one new rod (tatula 6'10 MH/F) this year mainly for skipping. I can skip with my 50e pretty good but that not just enough for me so I bought tatula ct type R then another daiwa alphas 105.

In the meantime I got 3 spinning setup that I hardly use or hardly take them on a boat with me. I just want to be one of those cool guy skipping with baitcaster instead of make my old setup more useful.

Heh, there's something to be said for that, James.

There's a coolness-factor to baitcasting which makes

one look more "pro" and all that. Some of my sons

are in that phase now and despite my explaining the

afore mentioned cool factor is just that and using

a BC does not make them a better angler

Again, I'm not against using them, just being realistic.

lmbfisherman reply :

On 2/13/2017 at 12:02 AM, Darren. said:

Heh, there's something to be said for that, James.

There's a coolness-factor to baitcasting which makes

one look more "pro" and all that. Some of my sons

are in that phase now and despite my explaining the

afore mentioned cool factor is just that and using

a BC does not make them a better angler

Again, I'm not against using them, just being realistic.

Although I agree in somewhat about the coolness, but I love using baitcasters because I find I can use a BC smoother than a spinning setup. What I mean, for me a baitcaster is effortless and natural feeling vs using a spinning when casting and reeling in. I also find for me I'm way more accurate with a BC. Mind you I still have three spinning rods in my regular rotation though, love my FJ and CI 4+.

Darren. reply :

On 2/13/2017 at 1:06 AM, lmbfisherman said:

Although I agree in somewhat about the coolness, but I love using baitcasters because I find I can use a BC smoother than a spinning setup. What I mean, for me a baitcaster is effortless and natural feeling vs using a spinning when casting and reeling in. I also find for me I'm way more accurate with a BC. Mind you I still have three spinning rods in my regular rotation though, love my FJ and CI 4+.

I get it, I really do. I wasn't trying to paint a pic

that put all baitcaster users in a "trying to be cool"

frame. It might've come across that way...

I put lots of time trying to go baitcaster-only, and

it still has a certain "hook" in me which is why I

still use one. Yeah, down to one simply cuz I felt

I got more enjoyment (being able to do more stuff

that I like to do) with spinning gear....

My boys do show that "I want to do it cuz it's cool"

factor. And their friends do, too. i hear them talk

the "dude, you use a spinning reel?" stuff too often.

I just chuckle when I hear it.

OCdockskipper reply :

I agree with Darren. As I have gotten older, I prefer using the best tool for a job and really don't focus on what someone might think. Light baits and skipping docks go to my spinning rigs, heavier baits and continual winding go to my casting equipment. That means on my home lake, I use spinning 70-30, but can see how if I lived on a lake with different characteristics, it could easily be 70-30 in favor of casting equipment.

I believe there was an episode of MLF down in Florida where a few guys were skipping docks. Mark Davis was doing it with a spinning rod and said something along the lines of "I can skip with a casting rod, but I am not near as accurate as with a spinning setup". It makes sense this comes from an older guy whose loaded resume means he has nothing to prove to anyone.

Bass_Fishing_Socal reply :

Yes baitcaster is faster to cast, less effort and more precise that why when I go fishing I always bring my casting setup. I still gonna skip 3/8 jig or chatter bait with my tatula ct but will always bring my spinning rod in case I wanna skip fluke or senko that way I can use my 50e for crank or jerkbait instead.

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