How Much Should I Spend On A Fishing Reel?

There is a common misconception that in order tomy individual fishing reels only cost me about four
get a good fishing reel, there is a need to spend a lotbucks a year. That's not bad, in my opinion. Some
of money. From my more than 25 years of fishingquality manufacturers would include: Pflueger, Daiwa,
experience, this isn't at all true. I think thisShimano, and Quantum. Any of these manufacturers
misconception might be out there because that whatwould be a good choice as far a quality goes. They
fishing reel manufactures (at least the ones that sellall produce fishing reels that are fifty dollars or less,
high priced products) want you to believe. I'veand also have high end reels that will last you a
personally never spent more than fifty bucks on alifetime.
spinning reel, and mine last for years. When it comesThe 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, youyou, you shouldn't spend more than $50. Remember
should be able to find a very serviceable fishing reelto clean your fishing reels before the start of every
for fifty dollars or less. Once you find a manufacturerfishing season, and they will last you for a very long
that you like and trust, you can buy their high endtime. Then, once you find a manufacturer that you
reel, and never have to buy a fishing reel again. Manylike and trust, buy their high end reel, and you'll never
fishing reels, that you cost in excess on $100, will lasthave to worry about buying another fishing reel.
a lifetime. Learning some basic things, like how toTrevor Kugler is co-founder of and an avid angler. He
clean your fishing reel, will help dramatically in makinghas 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 moreexperience. He currently raises his three year old
than $40 on any one spinning reel, and mine tend todaughter in the heart of trout fishing
last for upwards of ten years. If you amortize that,country…..Montana!