| There is a common misconception that in order to | | | | my individual fishing reels only cost me about four |
| get a good fishing reel, there is a need to spend a lot | | | | bucks a year. That's not bad, in my opinion. Some |
| of money. From my more than 25 years of fishing | | | | quality manufacturers would include: Pflueger, Daiwa, |
| experience, this isn't at all true. I think this | | | | Shimano, and Quantum. Any of these manufacturers |
| misconception might be out there because that what | | | | would be a good choice as far a quality goes. They |
| fishing reel manufactures (at least the ones that sell | | | | all produce fishing reels that are fifty dollars or less, |
| high priced products) want you to believe. I've | | | | and also have high end reels that will last you a |
| personally never spent more than fifty bucks on a | | | | lifetime. |
| spinning reel, and mine last for years. When it comes | | | | The bottom line is that you don't have to break the |
| to fishing reels, especially of the spinning variety, | | | | bank to purchase a quality fishing reel. As a matter |
| breaking the bank isn't at all necessary. | | | | of fact, until you find the manufacturer that right for |
| As long as you stick with a quality manufacturer, you | | | | you, you shouldn't spend more than $50. Remember |
| should be able to find a very serviceable fishing reel | | | | to clean your fishing reels before the start of every |
| for fifty dollars or less. Once you find a manufacturer | | | | fishing season, and they will last you for a very long |
| that you like and trust, you can buy their high end | | | | time. Then, once you find a manufacturer that you |
| reel, and never have to buy a fishing reel again. Many | | | | like and trust, buy their high end reel, and you'll never |
| fishing reels, that you cost in excess on $100, will last | | | | have to worry about buying another fishing reel. |
| a lifetime. Learning some basic things, like how to | | | | Trevor Kugler is co-founder of and an avid angler. He |
| clean your fishing reel, will help dramatically in making | | | | has more than 20 years experience fishing for all |
| your investment last a long time. | | | | types of fish, and 15 years of business and internet |
| For the most part, I personally don't spend more | | | | experience. He currently raises his three year old |
| than $40 on any one spinning reel, and mine tend to | | | | daughter in the heart of trout fishing |
| last for upwards of ten years. If you amortize that, | | | | country…..Montana! |