Gear

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.

April 10, 2015

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

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

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

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

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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