The Best Spinning Reels Under $400

SHIMANO SARAGOSA SW

Saragosa SW a true glutton for punishment, the legacy of the versatile Saragosa SW starts a new chapter in 2020 with enhanced capabilities and features to dominate the saltwater realm. The Saragosa SW now features Infinity Drive Technology and increases the reel’s winding torque under load compared to its predecessor to give anglers a distinct advantage over hard fighting game fish. Combined with a battle-tested rigid HAGANE Body that won’t flex under immense loads and the HAGANE Gear to create eternally smooth reeling, the capabilities of the Saragosa SW make it a thoroughbred workhorse among saltwater spinning reels. Benefiting from an IPX8-rated waterproof body, Saragosa SW also features a waterproof Cross Carbon drag and X-Protect for high-level water resistance to create long-lasting durability without sacrificing performance. No matter whether anglers are fishing inshore or offshore, jigging for bottom fish or casting baits at tailing fish, they can count on — just like they always have — the Saragosa SW to stay smooth no matter the conditions and perform when needed most. The bar is raised for saltwater spinning reels.

Shimano Saragosa SW Fetures

• Cold Forged Main Gear
• IPX8 Waterproofing
• Propulsion Line Mangement
• Shielded Bearings
• Waterproof Drag
• X-Protect water repellent coating & channeling
• 12 caskets
• The pinion gear is support by ball bearings on both ends
• Price range $300-470

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Shimano Thunnus CI4

Thunnus CI4 Lightweight and the power to stop big fish. Not a sentence you are used to hearing! Seemingly against the laws of nature. Thunnus takes a page from our Bicycle division using Carbon materials in high-impact situations. Thunnus CI4 is a response to all the anglers out there in love with the ease of use and functionality that wanted the reel to shed some weight. Thunnus CI4 is up to 7 ounces lighter than its predecessor without sacrificing any power. Quite the opposite! Due to new drag systems for the Main Drag and the Baitrunner drag Thunnus CI4 is the most efficient live bait spinning reel on the market with unmatched adjustability for fishing any bait in any condition as well as the smooth stopping power that this generation of Thunnus will be known for.

Shimano Thunnus CI4 Features

• Lightweight CI4 Frame and Rotor
• Machined Aluminum Handle
• Cross Carbon Drag
• Repairable Clicker
• Floating Shaft
• A-RB ball bearings
• CI4+ The ultimate in a lightweight design.
• Propulsion Line Management System
• Smooth
• Super Stopper II one-way roller bearing
• Price range $420-430

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Tsunami Salt X

The SaltX Spinning Reel is a new and exciting saltwater workhorse from Tsunami! Featuring a forged and CNC machined A6061 Aluminum body and rotor, fourteen seals including a sealed hammer drag system it can stand up to some salty abuse.  A 7 sealed stainless steel ball-bearing system plus one anti-reverse bearing gives you plenty of stopping power.

The reel also includes a manually closing bail as well as a one-piece machined handle with a round non-slip power knob.

Retrieve is easily reversible from left to right using the provided wrench.

Features Tsunami Salt X

• Forged and CNC machined A6061 Aluminum Body and Rotor
• Fully Sealed Design Utilizes 14 Seals
• Sealed Hammer Drag System
• Digitally optimized S Drive Stainless Steel Face Gear
• 7 Sealed Stainless Steel Ball Bearings plus One Anti-Reverse bearing
• Rotor brake with manually closing bail
• Price range $370-400
  

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