| The following list of saltwater fishing | | | | wiley fighters from the salty deeps. |
| reels will give you a comprehensive idea | | | | Daiwa Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel |
| of what is available in saltwater | | | | Black Gold |
| fishing reels, what makes each reel work | | | | This reel is available for under $100. |
| as it does, and the types of fishing for | | | | With an easily recognizable name from a |
| which they work best. | | | | brand that is highly respected for |
| Okuma Epixor Saltwater Fishing Spinning | | | | quality, it is a proven reel. They have |
| reel. | | | | been around long enough to have earned a |
| The price of this reel is from $78 to | | | | reputation as a good reel. |
| $80, retail. The Epixor a titanium | | | | They have 3 ball bearings, and with a |
| coated, stainless steel spool rim. It | | | | reliable drag system of Teflon, they are |
| has nine ball bearings. The Epixor | | | | designed to stand up to heavy use under |
| features a one way clutch bearing and an | | | | extreme conditions. Designed |
| extra drag system. It comes with an | | | | specifically for big game and trophy |
| extra aluminum spool, a quick set anti | | | | fishing. |
| reverse system, a hand knob that is | | | | The Tica Dolpin SE8000 Series Saltwater |
| comfortable and soft, an EB 50 gear | | | | Fishing Spinning Reel |
| ratio, and an 17.4 ounce capacity for | | | | This reel is specifically designed to |
| line. | | | | perform long distances casts needed for |
| Okuma Stinson Saltwater Stinson SI-40 | | | | surf fishing. It has 13 precision ball |
| Saltwater Spinning Fishing Reel | | | | bearings. It is designed specifically |
| This reel retails for approximately $43. | | | | to prevent the line from bunching |
| It features a machine cut brass pinion | | | | underneath the spool, while not |
| gear, reversible handles made of fie | | | | compromising the long distance casts |
| cast aluminum, a drag system that is | | | | needed for the surf fishing for which it |
| hydro lock sealed, an aluminum spool, | | | | was created. |
| oiled felt drag washers, six sealed ball | | | | It also has a titanium plated, aluminum |
| bearings. | | | | spool, anti-twist roller. This reel has |
| Penn Slammer 460 Saltwater Spinning | | | | a rotor that is computer balanced and |
| Fishing Reel Bonita | | | | designed to prevent vibrations. It has |
| This reel retails for about $140, and is | | | | an exceptionally long, 85mm arm made of |
| specifically designed for saltwater | | | | coiled bail spring. |
| fishing large, trophy sized fish. It is | | | | If you are looking for good quality, |
| over sized, has a sealed drag situated | | | | moderately priced rod and reel sets, |
| underneath the spool to provide a | | | | consider the following: |
| consistently smooth performance. | | | | Shakespeare Ugly Stik Saltwater Fishing |
| It is on the highest end price wise, but | | | | Rod and Reel 8' Med 2 pc |
| it is much more heavy duty than many | | | | This rod and reel combination retails at |
| other rods. It utilizes a Penn leveline | | | | about $65, and it is probably one of the |
| wrap system, a rotor that is techno | | | | most well respected names in the |
| balanced, and a body that is completely | | | | industry. Many world class fishermen |
| metal. It also has an oversized, | | | | swear by the ugly stik, and would use |
| shielded drag, making it perfect for | | | | nothing else. |
| serious fishermen to bring in the most | | | | |