Best fishing reels according to redditors

With that budget I wouldn’t mess around with Black Max’s and Ugly Stiks

The Daiwa Fuego CT with a 7’ medium heavy Dobyns Colt comes in right at around $150 and will be really hard to beat for the money. It’s also a very easy reel to learn with due to the magnetic braking setup.

I would look for a spinning combo with a medium power rod and a 2500-3000 size real, that's a good middle ground for starting freshwater fishing... stout enough for larger fish but not so big that you can't cast lighter lures.

For 50, your best bet is probably an Ugly Stik GX2 combo, probably go with model MODEL # USSP662M/35CBO myself.

http://www.uglystik.com/uglystik-combos-spinning-combos/ugly-stik-gx2-spinning-combo/1314552.html#specifications

If you want to go up a bit in price, you'll get a bit more out of an Ugly Stik Elite combo version of the above, or a Pflueger President Spinning Combo like model PFLPRES2-70COMBO:

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/pflueger-president-spinning-combo-15pflupflprs2spn2com/15pflupflprs2spn2com?recid=nosearch_PageElement_nosearch_rr_1_2564_&rrec=true

If it were me, I would probably save up a bit more and pair a Penn Fierce II 2500 with an Ugly Stik Elite 7' rod, which for the money gives you a versatile combo with will last a long time and a can handle light salt water use as well. Both pieces are about 50 bucks, here's what they look like from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011LVCGA8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VS0S1IO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Any of those are pretty comonly available at places like Cabela's, Dicks, Bass Pro, and some even at Walmart if you want to check them out in person. Any of those paired with some 8-10lb mono line like Stren Original or whatever you prefer, or 15lb braid will work well for most freshwater situations.

Other than rod/reel, I would get a decent tackle box, I like the soft side ones with a strap that make hauling your gear around a bit easier... I have a couple of them from Plano that were a bout 50 bucks. I would also get a decent pair of pliers or similar, ideally with a cutter to trim line, so you can unhook fish that took a lure a deeper in their mouth easily, especially toothy fish.

Here's a copy paste of my old comment, take from it what helps you

I'll try to be brief as possible. Also, I'm not sure your experience level, so I apologize if I go over things that are obvious to you.

Basically you need to be aiming for Spanish Mackerel. They are a fucking blast to fish for.

Your set-up will work fine. These fish only get up to around 8-12 pounds, 15 if you're (extremely) lucky. But, bank on your catches being 8-12 pounds (closer to 8).

What you need:

Leader. You'll need to tie 40 or 50 pound monofilament line to your main line. Spanish have razor sharp teeth and will bite off smaller line. I'll go over later how to tie leader to main line. You can just buy the cheap mono line. I keep both 40# and 50# with me. I'll use 40# first, and if I get bit off 2 times, I switch to 50#. But, no need to spend too much money, just grab a spool of 40 or 50 pound. Worth noting, Spanish have eyes of a hawk and can easily be spooked away from lure, that's why I try with 40# first. So, it's a gamble of getting hooked up/ getting bit off between 40 and 50#. I suggest 40#

Lure: Gotcha plugs. Seriously, That's the only lure you need. Spanish love them. You'll also catch other things such as blue runners and possibly king mackerels. Get them at the local walmart down there in Destin (as well as your other fishing needs) prices online are a little high, and walmart has the best prices (believe it or not). Like I said ealier, get about 5 per person, as you will get bit off. But different colors; sometimes spanish will wanna strike white body/ yellow head, where as the next they want gold body/orange head. They also come in metal body and plastic body. I suggest getting both. In the picture of the gotcha plug above i linked is a gold body/ orange head/ metal body, I highllly suggest that, that is my go-to gotcha plug.

You said you already had line, but I suggest getting 12-20lb braided line. Braided line casts far and has better response.

Pliers. Last thing you want is a Spanish biting your finger. Have some pliers so you can pull the hook out of its mouth.

a big cooler. You may want to rent a cooler cart at the pier. It's a hassle to carry a cooler to the end of the pier, and then back full of ice and fish. bring a long cooler with you

food drinks. don't waste 20 minutes of good fishing by having to walk to the front desk to buy a $4 coke and $3 snickers bar, have that shit with you.


Get to the pier before sun break. You want to be on the pier, in your fishing spot ~15 minutes before the sun comes up. As of today, 6:19 AM is sunrise for Destin, FL. So, you want to be walking on the pier to the spot at like 6:05am. Spanish run early in the morning to about 12pm and then head back to deeper water (they return a few hours before sundown, when the water cools off). Can't stress this enough, be there before sunrise.

Here is a video on how to tie your mono leader to your main line.

When you get to the pier, you'll see other guys out there fishing for Spanish, you'll know where to be. generally it's somewhere in the middle of the pier. Just keep an eye on the other guys and watch where they fish and how they do it. When you cast the gotcha, you'll retrieve it fast with somewhat of a jerk here and there.

So, to recap, hopefully put 12-20lb braid on your rig. Tie with uni-knot 40-50lb mono leader to you main line. Tie gotcha plug to leader (no swivels or anything, just line tied to line tied to lure). be in middle of pier before sunrise. Cast as far as you can, retrieve lure fast with some jerking.

Oh, and when you leave the pier, wash your poles off with the water hose at the entrance to the pier. Especially with your gear that is not designed for saltwater. Saltwater is very corrosive and will lock your reel up if not washed off your reel when done. But, don't wash the reel too much and clean the lubricant inside of it. Just a simple wash will do.


extra: while you're at walmart, get a lure called a sabiki rig. looks like this or this (get sabiki brand, not cheap stuff) Tie to your line, and add a weight to the end. Go near a pilling and drop it to the very bottom, then real up a few cranks and manually bring your pole up and down (tip of pole going up and down about 4 foot). It's always good fun to catch 4-5 fish at the same time. Most of the time it's fish you throw back, but fun none the less. If you were fishing for King mackerel you would do this to catch live bait. You'll see the Korean people on the pier doing this


Most importantly, have fun. If you take my advice, you're bound to have fun! I'll be in Panama city here in about a week and will be fishing non-stop. update me with some pictures of fish!

edit: Here is the gear I suggest for Saltwater fishing from pier (with capabilities of surf fishing)

Pole: Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2

Reel: Penn Battle II 4000

Line: Power Pro Braided Fishing Line 20lb/300yards I use moss green. Color choice is up to you. High vidiabilty colors (yellow for example) do help when fishing on a crowded pier. People can see where you are casted at. Helps reduce hook ups with other fisherman.

This rod works well for me, and closes up real nice. It's a cheap ultralight, and I paired it with a Shimano Sierra.

Can't go wrong with the Ugly Sticks for the price, however you might want to go down a weight... medium heavy (MH) is a bit much for the species you're targeting unless you're using really large lures and mostly going for big carp, and heavy is way too much. It'll be pretty stiff and with lighter line result in larger fish being more likely to break you off vs a medium action which will flex more when fighting the fish. You could even go medium light if you're catching more smaller walleye, crappie, and rock bass. I do prefer the Ugly Stik Elite over the GX2 though, they're 10 bucks more but lighter with a nice cork handle. Either way is fine though. Also, you mention casting rods and spinning reels... that won't work, you will need either a spinning rod and spinning reel (which is what I would go with) or a baitcaster reel and a casting rod (which is harder to get used to).

The reel you're looking at is not one I've used personally, but they're quite popular and most people love them here, so from everything I've heard it will be a fine choice. I use mostly Penn reels which I've been very happy with, and the compatible Penn would be the new Fierce II which is also a good choice.

If I were buying a new all around use freshwater setup today, here is what I would buy... I'm posting the Amazon link because it's easy to find, but you can get this stuff most anywhere:

Penn Fierce II Spinning Reel size 2500 or 3000. I use the Battle II line which is just a step up, but the Fierce is reliable and durable as well.

https://www.amazon.com/Penn-FRCII4000-Fierce-Spinning-Reel/dp/B011LVCGA8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487770336&sr=8-1&keywords=penn%2Bfierce%2B2&th=1&psc=1

Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod - this is a matter of preference, but I like a 7' rod for casting out a bit farther, 2 piece for easy transport, in medium power so it has some flex to help with casting and fighting larger fish on lighter line.

https://www.amazon.com/Shakespeare-Elite-Spinning-2-Piece-7-Feet/dp/B00QJ4IE6S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487770384&sr=8-1&keywords=ugly%2Bstick%2Belite&th=1&psc=1

My choice for line (either way you go reel wise) would probably be 8-10lb mono, like this one, or 15-20 braid. If you get an extra spool for the reel you buy, you can have both.

https://www.amazon.com/Stren-Monofilament-Fishing-10-Pound-Fluorescent/dp/B00LDYHTQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487770474&sr=8-1&keywords=stren%2Bmono%2B10lb&th=1&psc=1

I love my Okuma SLV 56. The drag system is incredible for the price. I've used reels 5 times the cost, and really don't notice a large difference. Also, depending on where you fish, you will very rarely actually utilize the drag.

Daiwa BG 2500 for $95

Daiwa Fuego 3000 for $80. Cabelas also has the 2500 for $70

I recommend an Ugly Stik Elite Medium Action rod paired with a Penn Fierce II size 2500 and spooled with 8lb mono line. It's a combo he can use for anything from brim to bass to catfish and even some light saltwater use. It's easy to use, and pretty tough and low maintenance. Here's the items on Amazon that are around your price limit with free prime shipping. The other option would be a Bass Pro / Cabela's / etc. gift card so he can choose his own.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QJ4IE6S/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011LVCGA8/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1&psc=1

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https://www.amazon.com/Stren-SOFS4-15-Original/dp/B00MGBG6M2/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1491522800&sr=1-1&keywords=stren%2Boriginal&th=1&psc=1

I found this: https://www.amazon.com/13-Fishing-Concept-Profile-Casting/dp/B078MRG47Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=13+fishing+concept+z&qid=1573831170&sr=8-3

$114 but still a fantastic price! That’s a left hand retrieve!

You can get better reels for cheaper, IMO. The AMS reel is ~$80, as is the Muzzy spincast style reel. Even cheaper if you get the older Muzzy reel, but then you'll need a reel seat too which is another $10-$15 anyway.

Arrows usually run about $12-$15 if you're not looking for anything too fancy, so you should be able to get a very nice reel and an arrow for ~$100. Could also check on Craigslist if there's one near you, I've had good luck there.

Do you already have a bow, or is this a brand-new venture you're getting yourself into?

Are you going to be fishing primarily from shore, or going out on a boat? If you're going to be on shore, a recurve will work great! But in my experience it can be a little tricky to maneuver a longer bow like that when you're on a boat, so a compound might be a better choice there. You can check craigslist or yard sales for an older compound bow, and then get a reel for like $80 online or in-store. Also, this might just be my opinion here but I would stay away from the spool-style reels and just get a bottle or spinner. The spools can be frustrating, IMO. You almost have to set the bow down and pull the fish in by hand, and then you have to wind the line back up by hand. And often it gets mildly tangled when you're pulling it in, so you have to spend more time untangling and re-winding. Well worth the initial expense to get a reel right away, but again - JMO.

A 5ft ultralight setup would work well for you. Okuma makes nice budget friendly ultralight rods. Get a 2 piece and a reel to go with it. You can catch all kinds of trout and panfish with something like that. Get a small Plano box to keep your hooks, split shots, jigs, and spinners, and you'll be good. Outfit it with 4lb fluorocarbon line and you'll keep your belly full. You can get a bag for your rod that you can affix to your backpack.

EDIT: Apparently Okuma doesn't make a 2 piece 5ft ultralight, so you'd do well with this Shakespeare rod and this Shimano reel. A one piece would be a pain to carry around trekking through the woods for an extended period of time.

I got this bait caster last year, I had heard it's a decent starter for bait casters. It's the only one I've used but I've enjoyed it.

I got a two piece ugly stick with it, wish I had gone with a solid rod.

Piscifun Tuned Magnetic Brake System Low Profile Baitcaster Baitcasting Fishing Reel Right Handed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MOPC17O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_99x-ybTW8JRAC

Id get something SUPER cheap. Literally no reason for a reel on a 3wt other than a line holder. Check out this one or this one

These are normally $36 on amazon with free shipping. Although they are pretty decent reels for the money I would recommend you spend the extra money and get a higher quality reel, especially if you are a beginner, as it will make learning to cast accurately and smoothly much easier.

The rod is fine, but for the reel I'd step up to the Daiwa BG which is only a few bucks more, but is a much better built reel.

The BG is, bar none, the best spinning reel made in that price range, and it's not even a real competition. You could get a Daiwa SS Tournament, but that is stretching the budget even more.

The Ugly Stik is a fine rod, but I'd also check out Berkley Lightning Sticks, which are around the same money.

For line, all I fish these days is P-Line Flouroclear and Suffix 832 braid so take that as you will. However, you will frankly be just fine with good old Trilene or Stren if you don't want to spend the money.

Well i think that most people would tell you the same thing I will. Get the Penn Battle 2. It's widely accepted as one of the best saltwater spinning reels and is available for as low as $70 on Amazon.

Penn Battle II Spinning Reel, 4000 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LDYJ7CO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.qJqybKRAJNFW

I would probably go with the 4000 or 5000 size depending on what line weight and type you are using. (Braid, monofilament). If you plan on ever using it for bigger fish or offshore fishing then maybe go for the 6000. Hope that helps. If you have any question let me know.

ah, thanks for the picture this actually explains a lot about why my casts don't go that far. Basically, the situation I'm in right now is that I just started fishing "for real", in a sense. I've been fishing since I was young and was using whatever setup my dad gave me but I recently started researching more about fishing and how to make the best out of it. Finding out the difference in line types, casting methods, what reels, etc. My dad has been using these gigantic reels with rods that are both 10-15 years old so I figured it was time I got my own, but on a budget I could manage.

The current setting I'm looking at is this:

Reel: Okuma Avenger ABF40 or ABF50

Rod: Daiwa Beefstick 10ft 14-40lb

Line: Power Pro, Not sure which yet.

If I go with the ABF50 Reel, and 30lb 300Y braid, the total comes to around $100 USD, whereas the ABF40 with 30lb 150Y braid, comes out to just under $80 USD, and if I come up short on the braid, I can use some of the one I have right now. Would it also be possible to put some of my 30lb braid I'm using right now on the spool first, then attach like a 10 or 15lb braid onto that so my cast gets far?

I just bought this setup. Literally going freshwater fishing for the first time in 25 years, next month. Cost me just under 100.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010MAVNYY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Lews_Laser_SG_Speed_Stick_IM6_Casting_Rods/descpage-LLSC.html

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I did a fair amount of research and it led me to this purchase. They're both still in the mail so I haven't gotten a chance to test them out. Might as well ask while I'm here, anyone else have any input on this setup?

I use one of these, specifically the SLV 56, and it's awesome. I've cast thousands of times with it and caught hundreds of fish, and it's like new. Plus, it's right at your budget!

Most name brands will have a catfish rod, shakespere and ugly sticks are pretty common. really any heavy duty casting rod will work. if you want something high end St. Croix makes a cat fish rod

most will come with a reel that will work fine but if you want to upgrade I highly suggest the Okuma Baitfeeder reel Size 50. this reel has a unique feature that allows fish to pull line without leaving the bail open. on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Okuma-Avenger-ABF-Graphite-Feeder/dp/B000F7UPRG?th=1&psc=1

KastKing Royale Legend High Speed Profile Baitcasting Fishing Reel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010MAVNYY?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

That's available for $37.

KastKing Spartacus Maximus Metal Baitcasting Fishing Reel – Saltwat... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XW8T28M/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_z-cfAbTJY604R

I got this one back in September for $34, which is a hell of a deal. Just have to keep your eyes open.

Good luck.

I would go for a 2 piece or 4 piece light or ultralight action spinning rod. Amazon is full of suggestions with lots of reviews but for a low cost, relatively lightweight and tough rod an ugly stick is hard to beat. Here is a 6' light action rod which would be a great choice imo. https://www.amazon.com/Ugly-Stik-GX2-Spinning-Rod/dp/B00F0KM43G/ref=sr_1_19_sspa?keywords=shimano%2Bpack%2Brod&qid=1565000672&s=gateway&sr=8-19-spons&th=1 It is a bit more to pack than a 4 piece rod but strapped to the side of your pack should not be too obtrusive. As far as a reel again staying with the bang for the buck for the price I have had great luck with Pflueger President reels like this one. https://www.amazon.com/Pflueger-PRESSP30X-President-Spinning-Fishing/dp/B074WHM4PV/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=2PMKS1QL76NWO&keywords=pflueger%2Bpresident%2Bspinning%2Breel&qid=1565001151&s=gateway&sprefix=pflueder%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1-spons&th=1 I would spool it up with 4lb test.

Be sure to check the regs of where you are going bait may not be allowed but even if it is I would stick with lures. I would not want to fool with backpacking live bait, nothing stinks as bad as dead worms. LOL

Panther Martin, Roostertail and Joe's flies spinners are my go-to baits for trout. Small minnow baits like rapalas can be super effective as well. I am not going to list links for all but these but panther martin spinners are pretty deadly lures in my experience. https://www.amazon.com/Panther-Martin-UV6-Violet-Assortment/dp/B00AU5WNQO/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3A07BIDNZTDYW&keywords=panther+martin+trout+spinners&qid=1565001635&s=gateway&sprefix=panther+%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-4

Last but not least. Someone else suggested a Tenkara outfit and I have to agree with him. It is a very simple and lightweight system that lends itself well to backpacking. The learning curve is not as steep as you may think and really the only downside is casting range but on remote streams and lakes a lot of the time you don't need to cast as far. Here are a couple of blog posts I wrote about what I use backpacking. I am a fly fisherman but maybe it will give you some ideas.

Backpack fly fishing gear

Tenkara

I used it for a bit out in the yard today and I really like it so far. I am fairly new to baitcasters, and I bought this bargain-level off-brand on Amazon, which had good reviews. It came, it seemed nice enough, but I never got a single successful cast out of it. No matter how I adjusted it, it birds nested every time, I could make it nest just by hand pulling line. I thought I was just garbage at baitcasters.

Tossed 50 or so casts today with the brand new Daiwa, all smooth as can be, able to dial the brakes down to 2 and no backlashes at all. Obviously was just the garbage-level reel.

I usually avoid combos, I have cabela's catfish rods, they're nothing special. If I were to upgrade them, I'd look into like an ugly stick 2 piece, about 7-10 long, fiberglass, and about a medium action. If you look into european stuff the sky is the limit. I got some okuma avenger bait feeding reels, the 50 size which is a little big but was cheaper, I really like them, but recently had a couple line related mishaps that were probably caused by my inattention when setting them up.

I agree with those who have said Tenkara is great for ultralight backpacking but not for fishing from the shore. A nice spinning set-up is great from the shore. I've given up on poles that breakdown and just buy telescoping rods now. They are not as great of rods, but they are so much easier to break down and carry. It is a PIA trying to keep track of and protecting all of the pieces for a rod that comes apart.

I would look for a telescoping rod 5 1/2 - 6 1/2 feet with as light of action as possible. The tiny little lures don't cast well with a stiff rod. For a spin set-up, the standard recommendation is to spend your money on the reel, not the rod (vs. fly fishing where you want a solid rod and don't care too much about the reel).

A cheap decent telescoping rod is South Bend:

https://www.amazon.com/South-Bend-Neutron-Spinning-Telescopic/dp/B00GIA9IF4/ref=pd_day0_hl_200_3/145-5623006-2978351?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00GIA9IF4&pd_rd_r=b06a9bb2-6b90-11e9-81c3-e19ee3aed6a0&pd_rd_w=HUvrt&pd_rd_wg=Vd2x6&pf_rd_p=ad07871c-e646-4161-82c7-5ed0d4c85b07&pf_rd_r=FHH3TMQ49E06Y74B4CM9&psc=1&refRID=FHH3TMQ49E06Y74B4CM9

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I have one and its a great deal for the money. If you want a real nice one I bought a Balzer rod. Definitely nicer than my South Bend rod but a heck of a lot more expensive. If you want as cheap and light as possible check out Pen Rods: http://penfishingrods.com

I ended up not getting a Pen Rod because they only work with their reels and those reels look pretty cheap and crappy to me.

For a reel I like the smallest Pflueger President PressP20 Spin reel: https://www.amazon.com/Pflueger-President-Spinning-Reel/dp/B074WHM4PV/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_3?keywords=pflueger%2Bpresident%2Bspinning%2Breel%2B20%2Bx&qid=1556661646&s=gateway&sr=8-3-fkmrnull&th=1

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It is a heck of a deal for the quality of the reel.

https://www.amazon.com/13-Fishing-Concept-Profile-Casting/dp/B078MRG47Q

Battle 2 is dope if you can go $6 over budget. And most importantly it would look cool with green I think

You can't go wrong with a Penn Battle or Penn Spinfisher V. I personally own the Spinfisher and they're solid as can be. For sharks and rays grab a 6000 or 7000. For trout, snapper, and the like grab a 4000.
As for a rod, look in the 6-7 foot range. Star Rods, Shimanos, and Penn all make quality products. And you can't go wrong with going to your local tackle shop and asking for advice. It's hard to match a rod and reel without feeling it, so I actually strongly recommend checking them out.

http://smile.amazon.com/KastKing-Royale-Profile-Baitcasting-Fishing/dp/B010MAVNYY?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

Picked this up just for fun a few weeks back, and after one adjustment, I'm pretty impressed. It's not the most amazing reel, and you can tell that the materials aren't as high quality as my other reels, but it works great.

No idea on longevity, but I can cast a hell of a long way with it, and it's got all the right adjustments.

edit Looks like the price has gone up, I only paid $40 shipped to my door through amazon prime. Check back in a few days and see if they have that price back up, or you can buy it here for $45. http://www.eposeidon.com/kastking-royale-legend-high-speed-baitcasting-reel

For the spinning reel, I personally don't want to use one because you get cursed out a lot if you do bring one. Apparently it causes a lot more tangles and stuff.

Anyways-

Do you think this outfit would be alright for some fluke/seabass/porgies?

Reel

Rod


I plan on using bucktails anywhere from 1 to 5 ounces.


Thoughts?

yeah i mean you probably dont neeeed to change the reel, especially if your going to tone it down with the line. but if you do this one here will hold you over for a long long time a lot of respect for this one out there. at let me just finish up with this one on the line situation. your gonna have people giving you all kinds of suggesting, eventually people are going to start telling you ya gotta throw braid blah blah blah. bro if you set the drag right, 6lb test can land just about everything. im over here carp fishing 10lbers on a 4' ultralight and 4lb test. my reel might be a bit shot but, totally do able. you may want to get yourself a net, love having a net. nothing worse than losing a fish at the shoreline trying to pick it up with the line rather than your hand or...a net

https://www.amazon.com/Pflueger-President-Spinning-Reel/dp/B071X36WTS

https://www.amazon.com/Pflueger-PRESSP30X-President-Spinning-Fishing/dp/B074WJS5FF

My brother bought me one a few years ago for christmas, it's been the best spinning reel i've ever owned by far. Admittedly, I've never owned any high dollar rod/reel combos, but I have used a few. If you like spinning reels and are in the market for one, I highly recommend them.

can't go wrong with $5 fishing gear though especially when you get decent brands from people that just don't know what to sell it for.

I would recommend the following.

https://www.amazon.com/Shakespeare-Ugly-Stik-Spinning-6-15-Pound/dp/B00GGKM3Y4/ref=pd_sbs_200_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00GGKM3Y4&pd_rd_r=47DMVKBTFV13NXVRH732&pd_rd_w=FQfGp&pd_rd_wg=8n2OL&refRID=47DMVKBTFV13NXVRH732

https://www.amazon.com/Pflueger-President-Spinning-Reel/dp/B071X36WTS/ref=pd_sbs_200_8?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B071X36WTS&pd_rd_r=MJ3NAKRTJFVSD8AXB43C&pd_rd_w=0qeER&pd_rd_wg=rDmkB&refRID=MJ3NAKRTJFVSD8AXB43C

What kind of budget?

Edit: Echo Base Fly Rod (7'6" 3wt) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C4SY5L0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_soc3Db8WA5KZ1


Piscifun Sword Fly Fishing Reel with CNC-machined Aluminum Alloy Body 3/4 Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0191J5BYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hpc3DbX1VYQW2

I’ve been very happy with this pairing. Not very expensive but works great so far.

I really like the Daiwa BG spinning reels. They MSRP for around $100, but I've bought some 2000 and 2500 series from Amazon for $80-$90:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JH8FHXU/?coliid=I2UGNIU66VFV03&colid=1K2M3V0PM38NC&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1

Sorry for the delay. Basically any spinner in size 500 works, here's a decent Shimano, can't go wrong with Shimano.

Shimano Sienna 500 Front Drag Spinning Reel https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032K3EL2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_w4.Wub08GGTEH
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032K3EL2/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_w4.Wub08GGTEH

My KastKing 5000 does what you are needing and has a rear drag for live bait fishing.

https://www.amazon.com/KastKing-Sharky-Baitfeeder-III-6000/dp/B0746HBYGJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?adgrpid=58830965929&dchild=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2b7uBRDsARIsAEE9XpFuHySMmnR9tFwe2obWeTUsLv24VwwocP6OUOmg7bR9JprlXd2PgzgaAqBoEALw_wcB&hvadid=274718409243&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9011806&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4786738252799742127&hvtargid=aud-840076997981%3Akwd-307671653888&hydadcr=9879_9890465&keywords=kastking+reel&qid=1573921440&sr=8-9

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Shakespeare USSP701MH Ugly Stik GX2 1-Piece Spinning Rod, 8-20-Pound Test, 7 Feet, Medium-Heavy Power https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F0KM8GE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hloBCbVY9XJK6




KastKing Sharky Baitfeeder III (Sharky Baitfeeder III, Sharky Baitfeeder III 6000) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0746HBYGJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qmoBCbM7WGHQK