The 5 Best Saltwater Spinning Reels for the Money for 2023

Our Favorite Saltwater Spinning Reel: Piscifun Honor XT Spinning Reel

Weight: 6.17 ounces

Material: Graphite

Bearings: 10 ball bearings and 1 roller bearing

Maximum Drag: 8.8 pounds

Line Retrieve: 22.4 inches

Line Capacity: 6/100 mono, 10/110 braided

Gear Ratio: 5.2:1, 6.2:1

Feature:

• It’s made from tough graphite to protect the reel from any serious damage.

• It’s super lightweight and super portable. It weighs in at only 6.17 ounces. It’s like carrying nothing at all.

• The spool is CNC machined aluminum. The spool is also braid ready.

• This reel has a great gear ratio duo. Between these two ratios, you can reel in your fish both fast and smooth.

• The three carbon fiber drag gives you the strength to fight an 8.8-pound fish.

• The double-shielded bearings makes the reel runsmooth and that it is consistent every time you use it.

Runner-Up: Shimano NASCI Inshore Spinning Reel

Weight: 6.2 ounces

Material: Metal

Bearings: 3 ball bearings and 1 roller bearing

Maximum Drag: 7 pounds

Line Capacity: 2/190, 4/100, 6/60 mono/ 5/135, 8/105, 10/65 braided

Gear Ratio: 5.6:1

Features:

• It has G-Free Body technology from Shimano. It moves the reel’s center of gravity with your hand position. This creates ultimate comfort for your hand when you cast your fishing line.

• The X-Ship technology delivers accurate alignment with the drive gear. This is due to the supporting pinion gear on both ends of the reel. It also stops friction between the spool shaft and gear.

• The Hagane gear process cold-forges the gears instead of only cutting them like other gears. So, every time you use this reel it’s going to be smooth.

• It has a Super Stopper anti-reverse switch. It uses a one-way stainless steel roller bearing to prevent back-play in the reel. You’ll never have to worry again.

• The CoreProtect technology makes the reel water-resistant. It also helps protect the reel from dirt.

Runner-Up: Piscifun Viper II Spinning Reel

Weight: 8.4 ounces

Material: Graphite

Bearings: 10 ball bearings and 1 roller bearing

Maximum Drag: 13.2 pounds

Line Retrieve: 28 inches

Line Capacity: 6/170 mono/ 20/170 braided

Gear Ratio: 6.2:1

Features:

• The graphite material ensures a strong reel that’s not going to break anytime soon. It’s both strong and durable.

• For this model, a hollowed-out design is used for both the frame and the motor. This hollowed out design makes the fishing reel lightweight and easy to use.

• It has a CNC machined braid-ready spool.

• Because of the gear ratio, it’s super fast to reel in a fish, regardless of the fish’s size. You don’t have to wait an eternity.

• Piscifun used its’ four-layer waterproof technology on this reel. It stops all that water from ruining the reel. And even dirt.

Runner-Up: Daiwa Revros LT Spinning Reel

Weight: 6.4 ounces

Material: Lightweight composite material

Maximum Drag: 8.8 pounds

Line Retrieve: 25.5 inches

Line Capacity: 4/250, 6/160, 8/110 mono/ 6/320, 8/200 braided

Gear Ratio: 5.2:1

Features:

• The composite material body makes this fishing reel super lightweight. It only weighs 6.4 ounces. It’s one of the lightest reels on this list.

• Despite being lightweight, it’s still tough and durable. It’s going to take a lot to tear this reel down. The LT in the name actually stands for Light and Tough. They have an entire series dedicated to lightweight but tough fishing gear.

• It’s also super compact so it won’t get in the way while saltwater fishing. It’s also easy to carry around.

• The air rotor weighs up to 15% less than most other rotors.

• The air rotor’s design and shape also distributes stress evenly for super strength.

• The reel has precision cut DigiGears. DigiGears are more efficient and smoother.

Runner-Up: Penn Fierce II Spinning Reel

Weight: 9.7 ounces

Material: Aluminum body, graphite rotor

Bearings: 4 ball bearings and 1 roller bearing

Maximum Drag: 7 pounds

Line Retrieve: 33 inches

Line Capacity: 6/255, 8/175, 10/140 mono/ 10/240, 15/220, 20/160 braided

Gear Ratio: 6.2:1

Features:

• An aluminum body protects the fishing reel from damage on those rough days. The side plate is also made from aluminum.

• The balanced rotor promises a smooth fishing line retrieval.

• The line retrieval of 33 inches is amazing.

• The gear ratio of 6.2:1 improves the speed of reeling in your fishing line.

• It has a nifty instant anti-reverse switch. You get the choice to reel or even back-reel.

Conclusion

These are our 5 favorite saltwater spinning reels at an affordable price. Don’t stress yourself out over spending too much money on a reel. You have tons of options.

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