What’s a good spinning reel?

[jackelope]

I’m in the market for a spinning reel for 10-14 pound test line and
Fresh water use. I don’t gear fish too often but I have a couple reels I need to replace just in case and I’ve been out of the loop for a while. Probably under $100 or so would be my budget.
Thanks in advance.

[h20hunter]

Can't specify model but I've gotten a ton of use, fresh and salt, from my many Okuma reels.

[Badhabit]

Get the reel with the most ball bearings you can afford. Shimano, Abu Garcia, Diaw, Lews are all ggod reels. Look at the guides that post photos on FB and see what they are using.

[ASHQUACK]

I fish the Shimano Sahara series in the 2500 size. Been my go to for summer run steelhead and coho for years. Super smooth and they have lasted very very well.

[87Ford]

...was gonna say Shimano Vanford, nice reels, but would be over your $100 budget.  Second would be a nice used Shimano ci4 off ebay, but just took a look and dang, even used they're expensive too.  They seem to be going used for what I paid for mine new.

[Oldguy]

 Okuma has been great for me.

[pickardjw]

I’ve liked my Okuma ceymar 30. I believe all the sizes come in under $100. Zero complaints so far.

[wadu1]

I was a Mitchael Garcia fan for years, have 6 put away. I'm using Okuma Ceymar's now a lot smoother action, running 15lb braided not one issue in 5 or 6 years.

[elkrack]

I’ve liked my Okuma ceymar 30. I believe all the sizes come in under $100. Zero complaints so far.

Just bought the ceymar 40 and it’s a pretty solid reel so far!

[Emptyhanded]

Pfluger Presidents are great reels for the money.


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[Moccasin_Mountain]

Pfluger Presidents are great reels for the money.


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Those are my favorites as well

[fast60eddie]

A free one  :tup

[metlhead]

10-14lb line, you may want to look at the 4000 size reels. My Shimano 2500s run 8lb for a good match.

[fast60eddie]

 Pic of a free one

[Alchase]

Okuma Abf-80b Avenger ABF B Series Baitfeeder Reels, I have four of them. Great reels $69.99 on Amazon! You can get them cheaper by waiting for sales.

https://www.amazon.com/OKUMA-ABF30b-Avenger-Baitfeeder-Reels/dp/B00LDYL4PC/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=Baitrunner%2BReels&qid=1646613628&sr=8-6&th=1