Frabill Straight Line 371 Ice Fishing Reel in Clamshell Pack, Black, One Size review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	FRABILL
Material	Blend
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Color	Multi
Item Weight	0.5 Pounds

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Spool guarded reel to allow palm grip
Lightweight composite construction for strength and durability
Composite construction won't feel cold in frigid temperatures
3.7:1 reel ratio with super smooth drag & instant anti-reverse
2:6:1 reel ratio with super smooth drag and instant anti-reverse
22" Line retrieval per revolution
5 plus 1 ball bearing reel with Ultra-Fine free spooling

From the manufacturer

Because of our commitment to performance and quality, Frabill has earned the respect, admiration and trust of serious anglers.

product description

The 371 Straight Line Reel features a lightweight composite construction for strength and durability that won't feel cold in frigid temperatures, spool guarded to allow palm grip, 3.7:1 reel ratio with super smooth drag and instant anti-reverse. The large balanced spool maximizes retrieval rate and the line feeds straight off of the spool, eliminating line coiling and spinning of tackle. It also has an audible/silent bait alarm switch, ambidextrous over sized reel handle for ultimate control, sub-zero lube ensures smooth operation in the coldest temperatures. Includes a free spool to easily drop smallest jigs.

product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.75 x 4.25 x 7 inches; 8 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 690701
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 17, 2014
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Barnett
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00L1YII6C

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Questions about Frabill Straight Line 371 Ice Fishing Reel in Clamshell Pack, Black, One Size

Is this left or right handed?

Answer: left handed

Answer: Either. I use right. See YouTube on how to change it.

Answer: Left

Answer: It's JUNK handed either way.

Is this left or right hand reel

Answer: The reel comes setup for right hand.

Answer: This is left hand reel

Answer: Left handed and the best inline reel on the market for the price

Answer: It's set up left handed

Answer: It is ambidextrous. It can be used either way.

what is the line capacity for various line weights?

Answer: I don't think you will care about line capacity. This is one reel you should pass on. I own over a dozen inline multiplier reels costing from $15 to $280 and this one is total JUNK. You can spend a bit more and get a 13 Fishing 6061 which is a great reel or a lot less and get an Eagle Claw or just about anything but this reel. It really is that bad. If I had bought it from Amazon I would have returned it as fast as possible.

What pound test lines best suit the Frabill 371 ice reel?

Answer: I use 2 pound test on my reel and it works great.

Answer: 4 pound test.

Product reviews of Frabill Straight Line 371 Ice Fishing Reel in Clamshell Pack, Black, One Size

Pete/ny : Ok reel.Good price and replacement was sent quickly

Never used this reel. Came unfunctional with a grinding noise when reeled. Got a replacement and seems to work better.

Dan : Ok, maybe - edit : great

Straight out of the box it didn't work properly. Gear slips when handle is turned. Bait clicker only sounds when you turn the handle not when the drag is engaged . Gap between the spool and the reel cage is fairly large. Sent in for a replacement but im skeptical now that I have held this reel and taken a closer look. Ill update my review once I get a new one on the ice. Edit : they replaced with a new one and it came with a bent handle, so I sent it back for another. This one is actually a great reel . Clicker works , anti skate works , drops small jigs down super fast and retrieves them even faster. I recommend , just look it over before you head on the ice.

Leon Regenscheid : Five Stars

This Reel is the best.
I would buy it again, No line problems
Like a spinning reel.

chris167 : I have 2 of these reels. There is a ...

I have 2 of these reels. There is a learning curve to using an inline reel, careful to not get a back lash. The guard over the reel lets you palm it freely. I have caught small pan fish and up to a 24" walleye...no complaints. Quick drop and no line twist!!

Amazon Customer : Tried several times to make this adjustment work without any success -- (perhaps its there for a decoration The start drag works fine.

This reel is a quality product and with utube instruction it can be converted to a right hand reel from left without any problem. The free spool adjustment on the side of the reel does not appear to do anything to adjust the free spool from running out with

no resistance ---- therefore you must use one finger to stop line from running if the jig or lure hits the bottom, otherwise it will result in spool overrun and thus a tangle of loose line on the spool creating a mess. If this feature worked it would be a five star . Cannot understand why they sell a reel with an adjustment feature that does not work. Tried several times to make this adjustment work without any success -- (perhaps its there for a decoration The start drag works fine.

David Kublik : Bent Handle

I received this reel with a bent handle. I was able to fix it, without too much of a problem. Other than that the reel works good.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

the pride of the icefisherman

jackie n. : Looks great, feels great but doesn't function like it should.

The bearings in the spool aren't pressed consistently. This makes the "free fall" adjustment work in some but not in others and if the reel is tipped toward the adjuster knob, it works. If tipped the opposite direction, It's as if there is no adjustment at all. Not worth the money! I spoke with a representative from the manufacturer and was told they all work proper. I own 3 and all three have the one bering pressed at different depths thus causing the problem. Wouldn't suggest purchasing them. They had a similar problem with their lighter reel that preceeded the 371. I was also told they were manufactured proper.

Kurtis T. : We returned both

Both did not work, both were returned in the same box.

Joe : Updated review: Absolute garbage, get a 6061

I am updating my review as to this reel being junk.

2 seasons old and two of my seven blew drags out, open spooling and retrieval not working. Frabil recommended cleaning and replacing drags and washers. Are you kidding me? I'm not boating kings on copper here, its a pan fish line.

I threw 9 of these in the garbage and bought a dozen 6061 black bettys and couldnt be happier.

Scott : Stay away

Stay away from this reel. I bought 2 in the same purchase and both came with significant drag/ gear problems. Reel #1- the gears were obviously damaged to the point i couldn’t retrieve my line. Reel #2- the free fall drag was inoperative meaning there was no control how fast my jig fell. I prefer to set this to each jigs weight and with no control I was getting backlash. I’ve owned many Frabill products and have had no issues so this was a surprise.

A new User : Star drag wheel flopping around

Right out of the box the star drag wheel was loose and flopping around on the shaft. I needed to use it right away so I placed a washer over the star drag wheel and that tightened it up. I don't think this is how it was designed to be. Also I prefer the longer reel seat so I changed it out from the short one (both are included). Could not adjust the drop rate very much but I use very light jigs. Frabil is usually very good stuff, I hope I just got one that slipped through QC.

dhb : Nope

I preface this by sharing that I own several different inline reels, from various well known manufactures. I only use inline when I hit the hard water.

I returned this reel, no hassles no problem.

Having read some of the other negative reviews, I got a little skittish after it arrived and it wasn't pulling drag as smoothly as I thought it should.
Furthermore, I felt the quality and craftsmanship left something to be desired.
I purchased a 13 Fishing reel at about the same time, and side by side it appeared notably superior. (Review to follow after field testing)

chris167 : I have 2 of these reels. There is a ...

Reg : Five Stars

Works great.

Steve La Londe Jr : Silky Smooth Mechanics!!

Excellent excellent mechanics smooth as silk a great ice fishing reel well worth the buy couldn't be happier!

James Robb : Broke after 2 outings! Junk! Wish i can return but i cant now

Horrible! Bought it a month ago to get ready for the ice season. Strung it up and was pumped to try it out. It lasted 2 outings then broke. Something rattling inside and will not reel in line anymore. Wish I can return/replace but can't now.

Amazon Customer : Was excited for the reel which I got in great time. Did the typical reel test and started ...

Was excited for the reel which I got in great time. Did the typical reel test and started spinning the handle to feel how smooth it operated. 2 star for the price with how much play is in the spool, which makes it feel like the reel has gravel in it.

minnie : Giving it away

Can't loosen the spool enough to allow bait to free fall & if you could the spool is enclosed so you can't thumb it.

jackie n. : Looks great, feels great but doesn't function like it should.

DAVE S. : Once I striped about 70 yards off and left about 30 yards on the reel it worked great. I never had another backlash or tangle th

I used the reel for ice fishing this past season and it worked just as I expected. The only problem I encountered was I spooled too much line on the reel (100 yards). Because of the way the line lays on the spool it caused a few backlashes and tangles. Once I striped about 70 yards off and left about 30 yards on the reel it worked great. I never had another backlash or tangle the rest of the season. I plan on ordering another one of these reels for next ice fishing season.

stephanie : Broken

Immediately fell apart

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