Best Fishing Reel Under $100 to Buy of 2023

Strong Corrosion Resistance: The enhanced aluminum alloy body stem is corrosion resistant while the new GV-5H rotor doesn’t flex even in tough conditions. The entire reel is coated with our saltwater treatment to prevent corrosion and ensure reel longevity. A strong aluminum braid-ready spool allows you to tie braid directly to the spool without backing.

Smooth Performance: The Stout spinning reel has a 7 + 1 sealed ball bearing system that is anti-corrosive and delivers maximum smoothness during retrieval.

Powerful: The carbon fiber drag system delivers a consistent and powerful drag and has a max drag of 41 pounds. A 6.2:1 gear ratio gives you cranking power but also allows you to keep up with fast running fish. The stainless-steel main shaft provides an enduring performance that you can rely on and is also corrosion resistant.

Big Game Sizes Available: The Stout spinning reel comes in a wide variety of sizes that can handle anything inshore and nearshore. The larger 5000 and 6000 size can handle larger saltwater species such as sharks, mackerel, snapper, tarpon and mahi. These reels are also great for big game freshwater fish such as catfish, carp, muskie and pike.

Performance For Less - Cadence products offer high-performance premium features at an unbeatable value. Fishing with quality, dependable gear should not mean breaking the bank. Our experienced team works to prove that every day. All Cadence products come with a one-year warranty and a best-in-class customer service team to make your ownership experience as smooth as one of our reels.

GREAT VALUE - Loaded with features yet low on price. KastKing Summer/Centron offers the best value...at any level. The KastKing Summer Fishing Reel turns any angler into a PRO.

LIGHTWEIGHT - narrow graphite frame design and computer balancing system combined with high performance in the compact Spinning Reel makes KastKing Summer/Centron an awesome gift for anybody who loves fishing.

HIGH POWERED - KastKing Summer/Centron spinning reel's Superior Drag System offers incredible stopping power up to 17.5LBs. It has a hardened metal main shaft, perfect mesh drive gear and precision machined pinion gear for fish fighting power.

SMOOTH PERFORMANCE - Summer/Centron's nine quality ball bearings and one instant stop one-way anti-reverse bearing give it ultra-smooth performance.

LOOKING GOOD - Summer/Centron's attractive, brilliant finish and its high strength two color anodized aluminum spool, with a power launch lip for farther casting, holds more line than competitor's models that sell for much more.

NEXT-GEN - KastKing Sharky III spinning reels look great. They are built tough to land trophy fish in saltwater and freshwater. Sharky III are superb lightweight fishing reels built with a high percentage fiber reinforced graphite body and rotor!

PURE POWER - You will love Sharky III spinning reel's amazing best-in-class up to 39.5LBs / 18KG of smooth, reliable triple disc carbon fiber drag, oversized stainless-steel main shaft, and stronger precision mesh manganese brass pinion gears.

K.I.S.S. - Sharky III spinning reels are sealed with a KISS! Sharky III has a unique protection water resistant design for its spool, body, and rotor - K.I.S.S. (KastKing Intrusion Shield System). It helps keep water and dirt out.

SUPER SMOOTH - You'll be blown away by the quiet, silky smooth retrieve of the Sharky III. Plus, with the unique Shark Fin Braid Ready aluminum spool, you no longer need to use backing line when spooling on braid fishing line.

AFFORDABLE INNOVATION - Sharky III spinning reel has more features, including 10 + 1 high quality, saltwater rated double shielded stainless steel ball bearings, instant lock anti-reverse, stainless steel hardware, aluminum handle, and more line capacity.

EASY-TO-USE: The Zebco 404 spincast reel has been a mainstay for anglers for years. This reel features a patented no-tangle design making it easy to use for both beginners and experienced anglers. The built-in bite alert simply and precisely uses an audio indicator to alert anglers of activity below the water

LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE: The legendary heavy-duty performance and durability of the reel is utilized to reel-in bigger lures and bigger fish. The durable material of the stainless steel pick up pin does not wear over time and is corrosion resistant making it the perfect reel to outlast even the toughest weather conditions

HEAVY-DUTY & SMOOTH: This size 40 reel is constructed with all-metal gears and a 2.8:1 gear ratio for a silky-smooth retrieve and consistent performance that will stand tough for many fishing adventures to come. Meant for the right-handed anglers, this heavy-duty reel features a right-hand retrieve and is pre-spooled with 15-pound Zebco fishing line so you can start catching bigger fish right out of the package

TOUGH YET SLEEK: Utilize the convenient dial-adjustable drag and the quickset anti-reverse features to stop your handle from moving backward and create a solid hookset in the mouth of a fish when reeling in your prize catch. Featuring a tough-yet-sleek design the 404 spincast reel will look and perform great

TRUSTED: Since 1949, Zebco has been inviting people to explore the outdoors. Zebco products are warranted for a period of (1) year from date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and/or materials

HIGH PERFORMANCE – The heart of a good Spincasting Fishing Reel is in the line pick up system. KastKing Brutus Spincaster reel features a stainless-steel, Dual Pickup system that grabs slack line quickly so you can quickly be ready to set the hook or make another cast.

HIGH SPEED - With 4.0:1 gear ratio, KastKing Brutus Spincast Fishing reels will pick up line faster and save time in between casts. More importantly, you catch up quickly with fish that may make a run directly at the angler and eliminate slack in your line to increase catch rate.

SMOOTH AND DURABLE – Brutus Spincast Reels are built for smooth performance with 5 Stainless-Steel, double shielded ball bearings that make this the smoothest bullet reel available today.

REVERSIBLE HANDLE – Unlike most spincasting reels, the KastKing Brutus push button fishing reel features an amazing aluminum, reversible, double paddle handle with durable rubber grips that can quickly and easily be changed from left- or right-hand retrieve by simply removing the handle retainer cap and moving the handle to the opposite side of the reel. This important feature means that you can have just one spincast reel that best fits any anglers fishing style.

PRE-SPOOLED WITH PREMIUM MONO LINE – The KastKing Brutus Spincaster style spinning reel has 33% more fishing line capacity than competitive push button reels, which means you can make longer casts, fish for more species in deeper water conditions, and simply have a better fishing experience. It even comes pre-spooled with 160 yards of 10 lb test KastKing Premium Monofilament fishing line so it’s ready to go fishing right out of the box. Great as a trout fishing reel or bass fishing reel.

A BOLD NEW CHALLENGER – With a name inspired by The Knights of the Roundtable, the KastKing Lancelot Spinning Reel is ready to put you in charge of any fishing battle! The new KastKing Lancelot spinning reel is full of knightly rugged features and is built to last. The Lancelot spin fishing reel has a strong, lightweight, and exceptionally rigid frame that’s ready to stand up to the test against powerful fish in all freshwater conditions. And, it will not cost you a princely sum!

ANGLER PROVEN COMPONENTS – Lancelot fishing reels lead the charge and deliver consistent winning performance. Lancelot spinning reels feature a stainless steel main shaft, brass pinion and zinc alloy drive gear for noble action in all freshwater conditions. All four sizes in the Lancelot series feature a high-capacity CNC aluminum spool and a reversible left- or right-handed retrieve aluminum handle for strength.

POWERFUL AND RELIABLE DRAG – KastKing Lancelot spinning reels outperform fishing reels costing twice the price. Each reel features a powerful smooth drag system that delivers up to 17.5 lbs. of amazing run-stopping drag power, so that you can handle anything including crappie, bass fishing, trout fishing, walleye fishing or catfishing.

ULTRA-SMOOTH PERFORMANCE – Experience the smooth casting and effortless retrieve of Lancelot. KastKing Lancelot spinning reels use 5 ball bearings, plus an instant anti-reverse bearing for rock-solid hooksets, for a total of 5+1 BBs. There are four Lancelot sizes available in the series from a compact size 2000 all the way to a powerful size 5000. Gear ratios range from 5.0:1 for the smaller two sizes and 4.4:1 for the size 4000/5000 models.

RELIABILITY YOU CAN TRUST - Take a KastKing Lancelot spinning reel on your next fishing adventure and feel the power. Like an intrepid knight, Lancelot spinning reels have the attitude, valor and courage to get the job done. Lancelot is ready; are you? Lancelot is affordable. It is a spin fishing reel that will provide you and your family years of fishing fun. KastKing is an ICAST award winning brand.

EASY-TO-USE: The Zebco 202 spincast reel features a patented no-tangle design and simple push-button mechanics that are anchored to the body of the reel for ease of use and a much more solid feel. The spincast reel is a fishing favorite and is great for both beginners and experienced anglers

SMOOTH & ALL-PURPOSE: This size 30 spincast reel is constructed with all-metal gears and a 2.8:1 gear ratio for a silky-smooth retrieve. Featuring a dial-adjustable drag and quickset anti-reverse to stop your handle from moving backward and create a solid hookset in the mouth of a fish when reeling in your catch

TOUGH YET SLEEK: Featuring a durable, tough-yet-sleek design, the famous 202 spincast reel will look and perform great, keeping you reeling in fish all day long. The long-lasting stainless steel pick up pin does not wear over time and is corrosion resistant making it the perfect material to hold up for many fishing adventures to come

READY AND RELIABLE: This reel features a right-hand retrieve and is pre-spooled with 10-pound Zebco fishing line so you can start catching panfish, trout, walleye, or bass right out of the package

TRUSTED: Since 1949, Zebco has been inviting people to explore the outdoors. Zebco products are warranted for a period of (1) year from date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and/or materials

Smooth Performance – The Lux spinning reel has a 9 + 1 high-quality Japanese bearing system that delivers maximum smoothness during retrieval.

Powerful – The premium carbon fiber drag system delivers a consistent and powerful drag and has a max drag of 36lbs.  

Lightweight – The Lux reel features a lightweight, yet rigid, carbon composite body and rotor. Weight is further lifted by the aluminum and braid ready spool which enables you to tie braid directly to the spool with no backing.

Strong & Reliable – The stainless-steel main shaft provides an enduring performance that you can rely on and is also corrosion resistant. The die-cast aluminum handle adds additional strength to ensure a reliable fishing experience.  

Performance For Less- Cadence products offer high-performance premium features at an unbeatable value. Fishing with quality, dependable gear should not mean breaking the bank. Our experienced team works to prove that every day. All Cadence products come with a best-in-class customer service team to make your ownership experience as smooth as one of our reels.  

SMOOTH - 13+1 Sougayilang spinning fishing reel corrosion resistant smooth ball bearings and one instant stop one-way anti-reverse bearing give it ultra-smooth performance. and comes with an extra free spare spool!

STRONG - Sougayilang spinning reels are equipped with: precision brass gears, hardened metal main shaft, triple disc carbon drag washers, and interchangeable right or left CNC machined aluminum handle.

HIGH POWERED - Sougayilang spinning reel’s Superior Drag System offers incredible stopping power. It has a hardened metal main shaft, perfect mesh drive gear and precision machined pinion gear for fish fighting power.

LIGHT WEIGHT - Hollow frame design and computer balancing system combined with high performance and light weight for long time fishing.this fishing reel is an awesome gift for experienced and beginner.

Position - Ocean boat fishing, ocean rock fishing, ocean beach fishing, lake, river, reservoir pond, stream etc.

Ultra Lightweight– the apex spinning reel features an advanced magnesium frame that is extremely lightweight, stiff, and strong. the aircraft aluminum 7075 main shaft and pinion gear further reduce weight without sacrificing strength.

Super Smooth– the fishing spinning reel has a 10 + 1 high-quality japanese bearing system that delivers maximum smoothness during retrieval.

Premium Carbon Drag – the apex spinning reel drag features carbon fiber washers resulting in a drag system that is both smooth and powerful producing 29lbs of drag force. the drag is sealed preventing water and dirt from compromising the performance.

Premium Performance – an optimized spool lip design reduces line twists and wind knots, and when combined with the one-piece bail maximizes casting distance. the braid ready machined aluminum spool eliminates line slip during the retrieve.

Satisfaction Guaranteed – All tempo products come with a 1-year warranty and a 30-day risk-free trial to give you peace of mind! your complete satisfaction is our priority. our experienced team will resolve any problems that you have.

Included Components: carbon rotor, carbon body cover, 10+1 Japanese BB, one piece alu bail, carbon drag washer, EVA handel knob, Alu 7075 on main shaft and pinion, drag knob, sealed drag system