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6. Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Spinning
The Revo Rocket Spinning reel has all the high-end materials and design keys that you’ d expect from a product made by one of the industry’ s legendary manufacturers. Its most notable feature, however, is the blistering 7:1 gear ratio, which recovers 37 inches of line per turn. Finesse anglers have never fished so fast. $ 199.95
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7. Shimano Stradic CI4 +
One of the best all-around spinning reels on the market got an upgrade this season. Primarily, it’ s lighter – less than 7 ounces for the 2500 and 3000 sizes most bass heads use – with a lower center of gravity that makes it feel feathery in the hand. Durable forged gears and a highly rigid rotor design help ensure a long service life. It comes in four sizes. $ 229.99 to $ 239.99
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8. Pflueger President XT Spinning
Never a bad thing, Pflueger upgraded the President series to be lighter and faster, giving the 30, 35 and 40 sizes a 6.2:1 gear ratio. It comes in five sizes. $ 79.95
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9. Carrot Stix Spectra Series
The most interesting feature of the Spectre is its ability to be switched between two gear ratios: 4.7:1 and 6.7:1. For throwing lightweight cranks or swimbaits use the slower speed, but turn it up when bottom fishing to haul baits back between casts. It comes in two sizes – the smaller has a lower-priced option with fewer bearings. Each reel includes a spare aluminum spool. $ 149.99 to $ 249.99
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