Best Fishing Reels Under $100

John Riefler
Disclaimer: I have fished with a Mitchell 300 spinning reel for 50 years.

1. Mitchell 300XGe Gold Series ($59.99)

9 + 1 stainless steel ball bearings and instant anti-reverse, and a smooth multi-disc Carbon MatrixTM drag system. Gear ratio: 5.1:1

2. Daiwa Exceler EXC3500 ($79.95)

HardBodyz computer die cast aluminum alloy body. DigiGear digital gear design. Seven bearing system including CRBB corrosion resistant bearings at key locations. Machined aluminum ABS spool. Machined aluminum handle with Soft Touch knob

3. Quantum Kinetic PTiB ($99)

Lightweight ThinLine aluminum body and side cover. Smooth magnetic bail trip. Features six hybrid PT polymer/stainless bearings. Line Management System reduces friction and an aluminum Long Stroke® spool. Also features TiMAG™ system with a titanium bail wire and magnetic bail trip that's guaranteed to never fail.

4. Penn Spinfisher 450SSG Graphite ($99.95)

TechnoBalanced Rotor, Leveline spool wrap system, stainless steel main shaft, 5 stainless steel ball bearings and one infinite Anti-reverse bearing. Gear ratio 4.6:1

5. Shimano Spheros SP-5000FA ($99.95)

Cam-based drive train for smooth, unsurpassed reliability. Water proof drag (max drag 20.5). Gear ratio: 4.7:1

http://www.daiwa.com

http://www.quantumfishing.com

http://www.pennfishingstore.com

http://fish.shimano.com

Published by John Riefler

Infectious diseases physician, who has 22 years experience working in clinical development in the pharmaceutical industry. Major, USAR during Operation Desert Storm stationed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; rated...  View profile

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