Budget Spinning Reels 2024
Mossbak reply :
Hey all,
Was looking to finally get a spinning rod for finesse fishing. Really just looking for something that can toss some lighter lures. I tend to fish spots with fish that run 3lbs and larger so a good reel is a must; however, I'm not looking to get a Stella though haha. Used a Shimano Sienna for years, and that's been great. However, I wonder if they still make them like they used to. Anything below $100 is good. Anything below $75 is great. Really, anything durable and with minimal flexing in the body of the reel will do. Might also be worth mentioning I plan on using it for the occasional redfish and flounder. Thanks for any recommendations. Cheers!
Boomstick reply :
How budget are we talking?
A couple of cheaper options that I find perfectly acceptable are the Pflueger President for $50 to $60 (size 30 for finesse) or if you have a little extra money, the Daiwa BG for $75 to $100 (size 2000 for finesse). Both reels have a proven track record and will last you a while but are heavier than some of the lighter and more expensive options out there (imo, the BG is otherwise comparable to many options twice its price but will likely last longer).
Mossbak reply :
Ah yes, I should have specified the price range. Below $100 is good. Below $75 is ideal. Thanks for the reply boomstick.
Joshua Vandamm reply :
BG X2
Way Better than the penn etc knockoff
roadwarrior reply :
NYWayfarer reply :
Kastking Sharky III $50 or Kastking Kodiak $70 in the 3000 size.
The Sharky has a sealed water resistant frame and the Kodiak is saltwater approved. Both will serve you for bass and redfish/flounder fishing. The Kodiak reel has an aluminum frame where the Sharky III is reinforced graphite.
Fishingmickey reply :
Here ya go Mossy,
Kinda looks like this fills the bill. Recommended for salt water too. Might want the 4000 size if your going to target bull redfish, But for speckled trout or red's under thirty should do just fine.
FM
Delivering precision performance and excellent corrosion resistance, the Shimano Nexave FD Spinning Reels are designed to excel at both freshwater bassing and inshore saltwater fishing.
Rob96 reply :
Cabela's Tournament ZX on sale for like $54.00
Darren. reply :
Welcome aboard!
$75-100 you can pretty much count on Shimano and
Daiwa in those ranges. I'd add Pflueger to the mix, too.
As for "finesse", I don't believe there is a "finesse" reel
specifically. You can finesse with any reel, it's all in how
you fish it.
I use 1000 size Stradics for *all* of my bass fishing. They
have never once come close to being spooled, and I've
caught dozens of bass over 6#. If I've needed extra drag
with a particularly feisty fish I use my palm to help.
LonnieP reply :
Cabela’s has the Daiwa fuego on sale for 70 dollars right now. They are regularly 100
iceintheveins reply :
Pflueger President, President XT, and the Supreme. Have heard good things about the Daiwa Fuego as well. The Shimano Sahara is another really good one, but I stick with Pfluegers these days.
fishwizzard reply :
I would go Daiwa BG, I got one over the winter and it feels as smooth as my Ci4+ Shimanos and is built like a tank. They are on the heavy side, but other then that I am 100% pleased with mine.
greentrout reply :
You can buy Shimanos right off the rack under 50 & 40 that are exceptional. Own two. Tanks...
Believe Shimano is setting up fishermen for the future when they are able to spend more and again will choose Shimano...maybe will always be budget minded and stick with Shimano...still win...
Hulkster reply :
im hearing some pretty good reviews on the current model shimano sahara
Stephen B reply :
The Shimano NASCI and Daiwa Fuego LT are unmatched. They are very good reels that perform well above there price point.
Mossbak reply :
As a newbie to the forum, all this help is really encouraging. I really appreciate all the insight. I definitely agree about the Daiwa/Shimano reliability. I have a Tatula and I really like it, strong reel. The Sales BG looks really tempting. However, Shimano does make a solid reel. I've had a Sienna for at least 3 years and counting and it's been everywhere. Caught stuff in fresh and salt. Thanks again, cheers!
desmobob reply :
I have a bunch of budget spinning reels. Off hand, I know I have a Shimano Symetre, Sahara and Sedona, a Pflueger President, a Daiwa SS Tournament and Opus Plus, a Penn Battle, a couple of Okumas, etc.
All are sub-$150 and all have performed well for me. I don't use spinning reels a whole lot, but my ultralight rigs get a workout. I don't think you can spend $75-$150 on a name-brand spinning reel and NOT get something pretty darn good.
My next budget spinning reel (if I ever need another one!) will be a Daiwa BG. I have read a lot of great things about them.
Tight lines,
Bob
ohboyitsrobby reply :
I fish almost all budget spinning reels ranging from $30-$70. For the price it's hard to beat a pflueger president.
desmobob reply :
Mossbak,
You mentioned using the reel for some saltwater fishing... I forgot to mention that I use my Daiwa SS Tournament in saltwater for at least a week every year. I rinse it each day, service it carefully at the end of the trip and it's been holding up fine for years. The Daiwa Opus Plus also has seen plenty of saltwater action with no ill effects.
Tight lines,
Bob
Mossbak reply :
On 3/21/2018 at 9:50 AM, desmobob said:Mossbak,
You mentioned using the reel for some saltwater fishing... I forgot to mention that I use my Daiwa SS Tournament in saltwater for at least a week every year. I rinse it each day, service it carefully at the end of the trip and it's been holding up fine for years. The Daiwa Opus Plus also has seen plenty of saltwater action with no ill effects.
Tight lines,
Bob
Thanks Bob. I appreciate it. Really looking to catch my first redfish this year. Can't remember how long I've been trying to catch one.
desmobob reply :
On 3/21/2018 at 10:25 AM, Mossbak said:Thanks Bob. I appreciate. Really looking to catch my first redfish this year. Can't remember how long I've been trying to catch one.
You're very welcome.
I have a fly fishing buddy who had a great career and did very well for himself. He's retired now and spends almost all his time fishing, all over the globe. He said his most enjoyable fishing is for redfish on the gulf coast. Sounds like you better start hooking into those things... they must be a whole lot of fun! 
Tight lines,
Bob
Joshua Vandamm reply :
BG BG BG! Lol
The reel is a rugged, fine tuned machine.
its all about that oversized digi gear.
greentrout reply :
On 3/21/2018 at 10:57 AM, Joshua Vandamm said:BG BG BG! Lol
The reel is a rugged, fine tuned machine.
its all about that oversized digi gear.
GEE...TO THINK...
optimator reply :
I bought almost all new gear for this year. I didn't replace my old Sahara though.
Bluebasser86 reply :
My KastKing Sharky II has been good for me.
BassWhole! reply :
On 3/21/2018 at 2:31 AM, Mossbak said:...I tend to fish spots with fish that run 3lbs and larger so a good reel is a must...
I'm sure glad I drink black coffee, no sugar, much easier to get off the screen and key board. Thank you.
Mossbak reply :
On 3/21/2018 at 8:03 PM, reason said:
I'm sure glad I drink black coffee, no sugar, much easier to get off the screen and key board. Thank you.
Did I say something? A little lost. Sorry if I said something
burrows reply :
The new Diawa Legalis ct is the best budget spinning reel in msrp.
Darren. reply :
On 3/21/2018 at 10:25 AM, Mossbak said:Thanks Bob. I appreciat it. Really looking to catch my first redfish this year. Can't remember how long I've been trying to catch one.
In addition, I use my 1000 Stradics in salt. And like @desmobob
I just rinse them well with fresh water afterward.
I caught a 3# red in a creek of the York River here. Can't wait
to sink into a big 'un. Caught some nice striper as well (all on
1000 Stradics)
BassWhole! reply :
On 3/21/2018 at 8:19 PM, Mossbak said:Did I say something? A little lost. Sorry if I said something
Nah, it's not you, it's me. While one certainly would want to get good quality, functional gear most suited to the task, any spinning reel from any of the major manufacturers is more than up to the task of landing any bass. Having used mid range 2500-5000 sized spinning reels from Shimano, Daiwa, Okuma, and others to land some big fish, often having most of the line leave the spool several times, your reference to a 3 lb fish struck me as funny.
Mossbak reply :
On 3/21/2018 at 10:13 PM, Darren. said:In addition, I use my 1000 Stradics in salt. And like @desmobob
I just rinse them well with fresh water afterward.
I caught a 3# red in a creek of the York River here. Can't wait
to sink into a big 'un. Caught some nice striper as well (all on
1000 Stradics)
Ah yes, the rivers are lots of fun. Lost a red fishing the York about two years ago. One of the most frustrating things that's happened to me while fishing. I've managed to catch a striper there though. Never short of croaker too. Lots of fun for sure.
On 3/21/2018 at 10:17 PM, reason said:Nah, it's not you, it's me. While one certainly would want to get good quality, functional gear most suited to the task, any spinning reel from any of the major manufacturers is more than up to the task of landing any bass. Having used mid range 2500-5000 sized spinning reels from Shimano, Daiwa, Okuma, and others to land some big fish, often having most of the line leave the spool several times, your reference to a 3 lb fish struck me as funny.
I guess I was being a little too technical haha. Bad habit of mine. I just had a bad experience with the body of a reel flexing on me once. Then again that was a pretty cheap Bass Pro reel. Daiwa and Shimano however have been good to me. Always more than suitable as you've mentioned.
Jaderose reply :
Step one...Purchase Pflueger President 6930.
Step Two...Fish and enjoy that you got a reel that will do everything want it to for a long time without breaking your wallet.
End of Story
BrackishBassin reply :
I’d suggest giving a Penn Fierce 2 a shot. I have one in the 2000 size that I use to fish both salt and freshwater. Owned it for two years now and haven’t had any issues. It reeled in my previous PB largemouth (just about 5lbs) and countless saltwater fish (everything from whiting to red drum to sea trout) without an issue. I think I paid something in the neighborhood of $50 for mine.
Joshua Vandamm reply :
On 3/22/2018 at 2:24 AM, BrackishBassin said:I’d suggest giving a Penn Fierce 2 a shot. I have one in the 2000 size that I use to fish both salt and freshwater. Owned it for two years now and haven’t had any issues. It reeled in my previous PB largemouth (just about 5lbs) and countless saltwater fish (everything from whiting to red drum to sea trout) without an issue. I think I paid something in the neighborhood of $50 for mine.
That’s the BG knockoff.
They’re all good reels tho. More durable than most.
DogBone_384 reply :
I own a dozen spinning reels. All but one are Pfluegers. Presidents (many) all the way up to a Patriarch XT.
Bankbeater reply :
One more vote for the Pfluegers. You can't beat them for the price.
BrackishBassin reply :
On 3/22/2018 at 3:53 AM, Joshua Vandamm said:That’s the BG knockoff.
They’re all good reels tho. More durable than most.
Think you might be mistaking the Fierce for another reel. Fierce 2 was released in 2015 and the BG (newer edition) didn’t show up until 2016. The Penn Battle 2 looks very similar to the new BG, but it was around before the BG as well.
J.Vincent reply :
Most of my Reels are in the $100 dollar category but I also own plenty of extreme budget reels; and of all the budget reels I own , I think the Okuma Stratus Has performed the best. The Okuma Stratus SV35 is a Dicks Sporting Goods Exclusive; and is priced at $29.99 on sale this week. They are usually $49.99 but for the sale price , it's an excellent option for double duty bass and light redfish. Or at this price you could buy 2 for $60 and still be in under your budget .
burrows reply :
On 3/22/2018 at 4:38 AM, DogBone_384 said:I own a dozen spinning reels. All but one are Pfluegers. Presidents (many) all the way up to a Patriarch XT.
That’s a lot of spinning reels
wisconsin heat reply :
I'd go Daiwa. My next reel is going to be either a Revros (49.99) or RG (59.99). You can find them cheaper than that on amazon and e bay too. These are the budget reels Daiwa offers that still have the Air Rotor that makes their reels so smooth.
I work in a store that handles multiple brands of entry level spinning reels. After handling a lot of them I would put Daiwa ahead of Pflueger which is another brand thrown out a lot. I've noticed multiple quality issues with the new line of Presidents and Monarchs that just came out. I've put together reels that had handle tightening issues and felt rough.
desmobob reply :
On 3/22/2018 at 10:07 AM, Burros said:That’s a lot of spinning reels
For you, maybe... I have eight spinning reels on just my ice fishing rods and God knows how many more on my soft water rigs.
Since I have long lost track of my reel inventory (I just found a brand new, unused, still-in-the-package fly reel today), I have decided it's time to catalog them. Some time this week, I'll try to make a record of them.
You can never have too many reels! 
Tight lines,
Bob
Koz reply :
I have a Pfleuger President (30) that for the most part is a very good reel. However, after less than a year of use on fresh water only the crank became extremely pitted. I contacted Pfleuger (including photos) and they told me it was my fault because I was using sun tan lotion or bug spray and that caused the issue. When I explained to them that I used neither of those when fishing they essentially told me to go pound sand.
A few months later I read somewhere that they updated their design because of problems with pitting cranks. Other than that issue, it has been a great reel. But I don't use it that much since I bought a Lew's baitcaster.
DogBone_384 reply :
On 3/22/2018 at 10:07 AM, Burros said:That’s a lot of spinning reels
Yep ... It includes four little Presidents for ice fishing. The monkey and I are on a first name basis.
Lastly, don’t ask about casting reels. I’ll have to take my socks off to count that high ... ????
sll reply :
Daiwa Revros for $42 is pretty sweet.
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