One of the most crucial components of any fishing equipment is the reel—the part of the rod that houses the fishing line. There are different types of reels, with each type designed to suit a certain species of gamefish or a specific type of fishing technique.
Using the right reel allows you to cast with precision and successfully reel in your catch, so it’s important to take the time to do the detailed research and choose the most suitable one for your needs and preferences.
Below you will find a list of 7 best saltwater spinning reels.
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| SOCORRO SW | STELLA SW | BAITRUNNER OC | SPHEROS SW | THUNNUS CI4 | SARAGOSA SW | TWIN POWER SW | |
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| Model | SOC8000SW | STL8000SWBPG | BTR8000OC | SP8000SW | TU8000CI4 | SRG8000SW | TP8000SWBPG |
| Ball bearings | 4+1 | 14+1 | 3+1 | 4+1 | – | 5+1 | 10+1 |
| Gear ratio | 4.9:1 | 4.9:1 | 4.8:1 | 4.9:1 | 4.8:1 | 5.6:1 | 4.9:1 |
| Drag power | 27 | 62 | 20 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 62 |
| Weight | – | 23.8 | 20.8 | 24.7 | 19.4 | 24.3 | 22.4 |
| Drop2 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 42.2 | 36 | 42 | 37 |
| Line capacity | 40/340, 50/265, 65/215 / 12/345, 16/250, 20/185 | 40/340,50/265,65/215 / 12/345,16/250,20/185 | 40/295,50/290,65/181 / 14/295,17/250,20/195 | 40/340,50/265,65/215 / 14/345, 16/250, 20/185 | 14/295,16/350,20/265 / 14/295,17/250,20/195 | 40/340,50/265,65/215 / 14/345,16/250,20/185 | 40/340, 50/265/ 65/215 / 12/345, 16/250, 20/185 |
SOCORRO SW
True durability to tackle nearly anything in the salt best describes the new Shimano Socorro SW spinning reels. Equipped with long-lasting Hagane gearing, the Socorro reels give anglers the strength for both inshore and offshore action, and with X-Ship Technology, they offer the ultimate in smoothness and power. Fish with confidence. Socorro SW reels are ready.
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“Absolute power” is the aim of New Stella SW. We are using our latest and most innovative technologies to complete the “SW-X Concept” which takes this new generation Stella SW to an all new level for Anglers.
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The new Baitrunner OC gives you the confidence of a legendary drivetrain and auto-return Baitrunner feature as well as better castability, better line lay, less backlash, wind knots or tangles, less friction on the line, larger, more comfortable grips, a higher max drag as well as a wider range of Baitrunner settings than its predecessors.
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With its known durable design to handle the salt, the new Spheros SW spinning reels offer even more angler confidence with new Shimano ‘SW Concept’ features. In sizes for off the beach, inshore action, and blue water use
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Lightweight and the power to stop big fish. Not a sentence you are used to hearing! Seemingly against the laws of nature. Thunnus takes a page from our Bicycle division using Carbon materials in high impact situations. Thunnus CI4 is a response to all the anglers out there in love with the ease of use and functionality that wanted the reel to shed some weight. Thunnus CI4 is up to 7 ounces lighter than its predecessor without sacrificing any power. Quite the opposite!! Due to new drag systems for the Main Drag and the Baitrunner drag Thunnus CI4 is the most efficient live bait spinning reel on the market with unmatched adjustability for fishing any bait in any condition as well as the smooth stopping power that this generation of Thunnus will be known for.
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One of our latest additions to the Offshore Spinning line up dedicated to the Blue Water angler. Saragosa SW features Propulsion Line Management System, Paladin Gearing, Waterproof drag and Shielded A-RB bearings. Tackle the toughest species and conditions with elegance and power. Up to 44 pounds of drag to stop even the meanest offshore fish.
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For serious saltwater fishing action, the all-new Twin Power SW spinning reels fuse Shimano technology for a reel with overwhelming power, durability and reliability to tackle any situation in any condition. Within the Twin Power SW series, anglers will uncover Shimano HAGANE reel design concept for the ability to fight big, powerfi fish with confidence.
Apply nowSuch review may be of some use for those who want to know who makes the best saltwater spinning reels.
All spinning reels in this list are made from quality metals such as stainless steel, aluminum, and brass, with precision-machined single-piece frames.
Low-speed reels are more appropriate for redfish and bass. Choose high-speed reels for game fish and two speed one for rapid recovering slack line if a fish makes a quick turn.
