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11 Best Baitcasting Reels Ever


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We've created our own top of baitcasting reels. It includes baitcasters for freshwater and saltwater, smooth, heavy duty, cheap and rather high end reels. However, all the items on the list are powerful, durable and have lots of positive reviews by customers. Enjoy our selection of the best baitcasting rods!
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#1 SHIMANO Curado DC 150; Extra High Gear; Lowprofile Baitcasting Freshwater Fishing Reel

TOP PICK!It has superior braking systems and minimizes backlash. Perfect reel for multiple purposes.
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#2 HONORABLE MENTION - Abu Garcia 1430429 Revo SX Low Profile Baitcasting Reel, 7.3: 1 Gear Ratio, 30" Retrieve Rate, 24 lb Max Drag, 10 Bearings, Right Hand

HONORABLE MENTION - do it all reel!
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#3 Daiwa CLSVTW150XS Coastal TWS Baitcasting Reel 7 CRBB+1, Blue

Super smooth yet ultra powerful reel.
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#4 Abu Garcia 1430434 Revo S Low Profile Baitcasting Reel, 7.3: 1 Gear Ratio, 30" Retrieve Rate, 20 lb Max Drag, 9 Bearings, Left Hand

Super smooth yet ultra powerful reel. The high speed action is ideal to bring big fish in from heavy grass cover.
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#5 13 Fishing Concept Z Freshwater/Saltwater Baitcasting Fishing Reel

This reel performs seamlessly in the heavy environment.
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#6 Abu Garcia Revo SX Low Profile Fishing Reel

Lightweight, but strong and durable.
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#7 Lew's Speed Spool LFS Baitcast Reel

Great to use it for saltwater inshore and freshwater fishing . You get amazing quality for money and a decent amount of drag.
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#8 Daiwa TTU100HS Tatula Baitcasting Reel, 100, 7.1: Gear Rtio, 29.80" Retrieve Rate, 11 Max Drag, Right Hand

The T-Wing system produces long casts, and the retrieve is very smooth.
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#9 Daiwa LX-HD400H-P Lexa 400 HD Baitcasting Reel

Powerful and smooth.
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#10 Left Handed Baitcaster Piscifun Alijos Size 300 Baitcasting Reels Low Profile Baitcaster Aluminum Frame Baitcast Fishing Reel, 33lb Drag 8.1:1 Gear Ratio Freshwater Saltwater Power Handle Casting Reels (Left Handed)

Amazing build quality of this reel.
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#11 Left Handed Baitcaster Lews Fishing, Super Duty 300 Baitcasting Reel, 6.5:1 Gear Ratio, 7 Bearings, 24 lbMax Drag

Cast very smooth and silent. Drag clicker is awesome when fighting large fish.
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