Best Offshore Fishing Reels

 There are several types of offshore fishing reels, and not one of them can handle all off shore fishing situations. Captain Joe Richard, photographer,  says that saltwater fishing reels have evolved into complicated pieces of equipment. To effectively fish in saltwater,The best way to choose the right reel is to take into consideration the type of fishing you will be doing and the fish you are most likely going to be targeting. the fishing reel must be built with components and materials designed to withstand the extreme fishing conditions, large fish and corrosive capabilities of the saltwater. once you have an idea of those 2 things then you can start to choose a reel that will best suit these conditions.

Shimano Stella

 The Shimano Stella is built for durability with a cold forged aluminum spool and Diamond-Like Carbon Coating line roller. A Septon grip, Shimano's Stella SW spinning reels are the toughest, most powerful, smoothest, and most durable spinning reels ever created by this legendary reel manufacturer.  Low Wear Rate Pinion Gear and Aero Wrap II Oscillation provide smooth, comfortable casts. Available in six models, you can choose a Stella to meet your needs.

Daiwa Saltiga

 The recently released Daiwa Saltiga 6500 is the big daddy of the Daiwa spinning reel range. And as you would expect for a top-of-the-range product the merits of this beauty make it very worthy of its position. Daiwa is known for quality fishing equipment, and the Saltiga is among the best saltwater fishing reels. A tough drag system reduces the chance for backlash and maximizes reliability when fighting a fish. Daiwa also backs the Saltiga with a 5-year warranty.

Okuma Epixor

When you mix top-notch materials on craftsmanship, you end up with the Okuma Epixor. Graphite rotors and an aluminium frame offer durability,  It pushes the limits of what a person can expect of a reel, and is made to a normal of extreme quality and precision. It's a ultra-smooth reel with ten ball bearings, and 8 bearings in the rear drag models.  while a spare graphite spool offers versatility if you need to quickly modify fishing line. Sealed ball bearings, roller bearing and oiled felt washers make the Epixor a smooth casting reel.

US Reel Supercaster

 

US Reel may be best known for their characteristic large diameter spool spinning reels which increase casting distance and reduce line twist, but this ICAST what really caught our attention was the introduction of the company's first baitcaster, the SC1000 which is engineered just as inimitable as the company's spinning reels.

Penn Slammer 

 The Penn Slammer was designed for the serious angler targetting trophy fish. An over-sized, sealed drag located under-the-spool ensures consistent and smooth performance. Penn makes some of the best fishing reels, and the Penn Slammer saltwater spinning reel series are among the top saltwater fishing reels. With the metal body, stainless steel main shaft and high-performance features, the Slammer will provide years of use. You can use the Slammer for plug, bait or lure fishing and it can also be used for freshwater fishing. The Penn Slammer is already a favorite of many professional inshore guides and charter captains throughout the Gulf and Eastern States of the U.S. This is the finest and smoothest spinning reel ever manufactured by Penn.