Redington makes a lot of great fly reels, but how do you know which one is the best one for you? Here at Curated, our independent experts recommend reels to customers just like you every day. Check out this list of our experts' top-recommended Redington fly reels under $250, then chat with a Fly Fishing expert to make sure you find the perfect reel for you.
- Redington Behemoth Series Fly Reel
- Redington Run Reel
- Redington Rise Series Fly Reels
- Redington Zero Series Reel
- Redington I.D Series Reel
- Redington Rise Series Spare Spool
- Redington Crosswater Series Reel
- Redington Behemoth Series Spare Spool
Redington Behemoth Series Fly Reel
A heavy-duty, durable real that will be perfect with a 7/8 rod! Super versatile reel that will allow you to fish both fresh and salt water without a problem. A great option that is affordable. comes in a variety of colors! Good for big trout to bass, pike, salt water fish.
Perfect size for 5wt rod - will hold plenty of backing and fly line. Large arbor means super fast pick up speed when reeling in fish!
Great for trout, bass, carp, panfish. Solid drag.
Redington Run Reel
This is a die-cast reel, which will not be as light as machined aluminum, but offers tremendous stopping power and durability for the price. A good entry level reel for large freshwater species and smaller inshore species in the salt.
Smooth stopping power, quick line retrieval, very lightweight, smooth drag, interchangeable spools. Large arbor design, compact carbon fiber drag system.
Super lightweight - only 5.8 oz. Awesome carbon drag system that will handle anything that comes its way! Designed for both fresh and salt water.
Redington Rise Series Fly Reels
Machined aluminum for the perfect balance of weight and durability, a U-shaped arbor to stack line more effectively, and a carbon fiber drag system that stops torque in the reel.
Very lightweight. Compact carbon fiber drag system, should make for smooth fish stopping! Oversize drag. Fully machined for high-class feel.
Great salt, fish stopping drag. Great price, super lightweight, large arbor.
Redington Zero Series Reel
This is perfect for hiking in on small streams that come down from the Rocky Mountains. Great entry level equipment.
Redington I.D Series Reel
For the price, its hard to beat! Smooth line collection and a larger arbor makes it much easier to collect line when fish is on. Will set nicely on your rod selection. All around good choice!
A sturdy cast aluminum construction, smooth rulon disc drag, and larger arbor. Speedy line retrieve, customization decals, very low price point.
Holding your line and getting big fish to the net. I am frequently surprised by the smoothness and reliability of the drag on this reel.
Redington Rise Series Spare Spool
This reel can handle any trout application outside of streamer fishing.
Redington Crosswater Series Reel
This reel comes pre spooled with line and ready to fish. All you will have to do is tie on a fly!
Redington Behemoth Series Spare Spool
This spare spool is great for making quick line changes on the water for the angler that wants to carry one rod, but tackle a variety of possible scenarios on the river.
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