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Spinning Reels

127 Products

Shimano Sienna FE Spinning Reel

$29.99

Shimano Sienna FD Spinning Reels

$29.99

Shimano Stradic CI4+ Spinning Reel

$229.99

Daiwa QG Ultralight Spinning Reel

$37.99

Backordered

Daiwa QZ Ultralight Spinning Reel

$49.99

Backordered

13 Fishing Thermo Ice Spinning Reel

$19.99

Backordered

HT Enterprises Accucast Ultralight Spinning Reel

$16.99

13 Fishing Infrared Ice Spinning Reel

$22.99

13 Fishing Heatwave Ice Spinning Reel

$14.99

Backordered

Okuma Avenger LE Spinning Reel

$34.99

Okuma Avenger ABF Spinning Reel

$45.99

13 Fishing Wicked Ice Spinning Reel

$30.00

Okuma FS 10 Spinning Reel

$9.99

Shimano Spheros Spinning Reel

$129.99

Frabill Bro Series Ice Spinning Reel

$39.99

Pflueger Trion Spinning Reel

$39.99

Daiwa Emcast LT Bite N Run Saltwater Spinning Reel

$99.99

Shimano FX FC Spinning Reel

$19.99

Shimano Sienna FG Spinning Reel

$29.99

Shimano Stradic FL Spinning Reel

$199.99

Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel

$29.99

Daiwa Regal LT Spinning Reel

$59.99

Daiwa Procyon LT Spinning Reel

$159.99

Shimano SpeedMaster Spinning Reel

$149.99

Backordered

Penn Slammer lll High-Speed Spinning Reel

$299.99

Available

Penn Conflict II Long Cast Spinning Reel

$199.99

Available

Penn Spinfisher VI Live Liner Spinning Reel

$159.99

Available

Penn Spinfisher VI Long Cast Spinning Reel

$199.99

Available

Penn Spinfisher VI Spinning Reel

$139.99

Available

Abu Garcia Revo Ike Spinning Reel

$229.99

Available

Abu Garcia Revo MGXtreme Spinning Reel

$399.99

Available

Daiwa Exist G LT Spinning Reel

$799.99

Lew's Mach I Speed Spin Spinning Reel

$59.99

Lew's American Hero Camo Speed Spin Spinning Reel

$39.99

13 Fishing Creed Chrome Spinning Reel

$59.99

Penn Pursuit III Spinning Reel

$39.99

Abu Garcia Elite Max Spinning Reel

$69.99

Okuma Surf 8K Spinning Reel

$109.99

Okuma Azores Blue Saltwater Spinning Reel

$139.99

Available

Okuma Avenger New Generation Spinning Reel

$39.99

Okuma Avenger New Generation LE Spinning Reel

$39.99

Shimano Catana FD Spinning Reel

$39.99

Shimano Sienna RE Rear Drag Spinning Reel

$39.99

Daiwa Eliminator Spinning Reel

$89.99

Daiwa Revros LT Spinning Reel

$49.99

Shimano Ultegra XTC CI4+ Surf Spinning Reel

$319.99

Shimano Stella FJ Spinning Reel

$699.99

Lew's TP1 Inshore Speed Spin Spinning Reel

$89.99

Available

Shimano Nexave FE Spinning Reel

$49.99

Lew's Wally Marshall Speed Shooter Spinning Reel

$29.99

Lew's Mach Crush Speed Spin Spinning Reel

$99.99

Lew's Mach Speed Spin Spinning Reel

$49.99

Penn Passion Spinning Reel

$99.99

Available

Penn Conflict II Spinning Reel

$149.99

Available

Abu Garcia Revo Winch Spinning Reel

$159.99

Available

Shimano IX Spinning Reel

$12.99

Shimano FX Spinning Reel

$17.99

13 Fishing Source X Spinning Reel

$39.99

13 Fishing Source K Spinning Reel

$29.99

Shimano Ultegra XTD Surf Spinning Reel

$189.99

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At a Glance: Spinning Reels

Spinning reels, also referred to as “open-faced” or “fixed-spool” reels, mount to the underside of spinning rods that have either fixed reel seats or sliding rings on the handle. They feature a long stem to keep the moving parts of the reel away from the angler’s fingers. Spinning reels have a bail wire which rotates around the fixed spool to wrap the line onto the spool, so there is minimal chance of having a “bird’s nest” occur as with casting reels. The lack of a rotating spool also allows the reel to handle extremely lightweight lures and terminal tackle. The design of a spinning reel does cause line to twist and turn as it reeled in and wound onto the spool. Many anglers counter this effect by using snap swivels or ball bearing swivels to allow their lures to function as intended without interference from the line twist. Anti-reverse bearings allow an angler to set the hook on a strike without having the bail wire to turn backwards. By turning this feature off with a simple lever, an angler can back-reel. This allows the handle to be rotated backwards to feed line back off the spool in a controlled manner while fighting large fish without relying on the drag system. Internal gearing will make the bail spin around the spool faster than the handle is being turned, but the gear ratios are not quite as fast as casting reels. The line retrieval is comparable to many casting reels due to the diameter of spinning reel spools being much larger. Another advantage they have is that the spools are typically removable and allow an angler to have multiple spools for a single reel, making one spinning reel capable of use for multiple fishing tactics and species. Due to the open-design of the moving parts, anglers should only use spinning reels rated for saltwater in saltwater conditions.

Popular brands of spinning reels available at FishUSA include Shimano, Daiwa, Okuma, Pflueger, Abu Garcia, Penn, and more.

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