2025 BUYER'S GUIDE: The Best Spinning Reels For Fishing! (Budget To Enthusiast)
This changes everything you think you know about spinning reels! Whether you're looking for an affordable spinning reel, or something high end that will last a lifetime, these are the best options we've found! We're comparing features and durability, across brands, but we're also teaching you how to predict the benefits of a reel without using it. You don't want to miss this information!
Spinning reels are inherently difficult to build. Shimano and Daiwa rule this category, but there are a handful of other reels that are holding their own as well. Today we're looking at what makes each of these reels stand out, as well as what you need to know to make an educated decision about purchasing a reel.
Below you'll find links to the exact reels in today's video. We've included our favorite sizes for each model. All the links go directly to Tackle Warehouse where you can see detailed photos and descriptions of the items.
ABU GARCIA SPINNING REELS...
•Abu Garcia Zenon X: https://bit.ly/4oYH7fY
Favorite Size: 2500
•Abu Garcia Zenon LTX: https://bit.ly/4oYH7fY
Favorite Size: 2500
SHIMANO STAND ALONE SPINNING REELS...
•Shimano Nexave FI: https://bit.ly/3nhj4f1
Favorite Size: 2500
•Shimano Sedona FJ: https://bit.ly/3L30djp
Favorite Size: 2500
SHIMANO CORE SOLID SPINNING REELS...
•Shimano NASCI: https://bit.ly/2g278cC
Size: 2500
•Shimano Ultegra: https://bit.ly/2nfApml
Size: 2500HG
•Shimano Stradic FM: https://bit.ly/4hkHxdn
Size: 3000
•Shimano Twin Power FE: https://bit.ly/3df3hX5
Size: 3000
•Shimano Stella FK: https://bit.ly/38LaK2u
Size: 2500 – 3000
SHIMANO MGL SPINNING REELS...
•Shimano Miravel: https://bit.ly/3QZnwL5
Size: 2500
•Shimano Vanford FA: https://bit.ly/2gu84t7
Size: 2500 – 3000
•Shimano Sustain: https://bit.ly/47SJ3R6
Size: 2500
•Shimano Exsence: https://bit.ly/4oBLYnM
Size: 2500 – 3000
DAIWA SPINNING REELS...
•Daiwa Revros LT: https://bit.ly/3rpoPw9
Size: 2000
•Daiwa Regal LT: https://bit.ly/3Uh7GPH
Size: 2000
•Daiwa Fuego LT: https://bit.ly/2yDmdtQ
Size: 2000
•Daiwa Eliminator: https://bit.ly/3Xd4iHf
Size: 2500
•Daiwa Tatula MQ LT: https://bit.ly/3IWhxbv
Size: 2500
•Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT: https://bit.ly/4oesPrk
Favorite Size: 2500
•Daiwa Tatula Elite: https://bit.ly/4f74P56
Favorite Size: 3000 – 4000
•Daiwa Luvias ST: https://bit.ly/459jXLv
Favorite Size: 2000 – 2500
•Daiwa Certate LT: https://bit.ly/35Kclij
Size: 3000D–XH
•Daiwa Exist G LT: https://bit.ly/453vyds
Size: 2500–XH
PREVIOUS BUYER'S GUIDES...
•Best Jigs– https://youtu.be/KVy_HzsNdv4
•Best Spinnerbaits/A Rigs– https://youtu.be/ipLAgQwf_t0
•Best Entry Level Combos– https://youtu.be/4O2ewrZzuJw
•Best Budget Baller Combos– https://youtu.be/sTtrvJ6xPYE
•Best "Affordable" Combos– https://youtu.be/HU5KG3rENDA
•High End Combos– https://youtu.be/7tj_awFmJLM
•Best "Enthusiast" Rods And Reels– https://youtu.be/J7ikDrkx6fU
•Jig And Minnow– https://youtu.be/oUbtQNb6ok4
TACTICALBASSIN LURE DESIGNS (AND APPAREL)
We have a variety of custom lure designs and apparel available! Everything from Swimbaits and crankbaits, to apparel and merch! See it here…
•TacticalBassin Apparel and Merch: https://bit.ly/3ZxEI0z
•TacticalBassin Lure Designs: http://bit.ly/38YpPIz
