Top High-Speed Spinning Reels

These spinning reels are true speed freaks, with high gear ratios and even faster line pickups. Reels are listed in alphabetical order.

By Sam Hudson
April 10, 2015
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Accurate

Model: SR-20 Max Inches Per Turn: 35 Max Gear Ratio: 5.0:1 Line Capacity: 425 yards of 50-pound braid Max Drag (pounds): 20 Weight (ounces): 28 Price: $819Bill Doster
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Daiwa

Model: Procyon EX 2500SH Max Inches Per Turn: 35.6 Max Gear Ratio: 6.0:1 Line Capacity: 300 yards of 10-pound braid Max Drag (pounds): 15.4 Weight (ounces): 9.2 Price: $150
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PENN

Model: Battle II 6000 Max Inches Per Turn: 41 Max Gear Ratio: 5.6:1 Line Capacity: 490 yards of 30-pound braid Max Drag (pounds): 25 Weight (ounces): 22.10 Price: $120Bill Doster
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Quantum

Model: Smoke Speed Freak 30 Max Inches Per Turn: 36 Max Gear Ratio: 6.2:1 Line Capacity: 220 yards of 20-pound braid Max Drag (pounds): 20 Weight (ounces): 8 Price: $180Bill Doster
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Shimano

Model: Stella SW 5000HG Max Inches Per Turn: 38 Max Gear Ratio: 5.7:1 Line Capacity: 225 yards of 30-pound braid Max Drag (pounds): 29 Weight (ounces): 15.3 Price: $1,060Bill Doster

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