Best spinner on Reddit

135 reviews from r/unitedairlines, r/troutfishing, r/Fishing and 4 more subreddits

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Mepps

4.8

(19)

"The silver Mepps Aglia feels like a fishing cheat code, catching everything from salmon and trout to bass, Pickerel, and perch."

"Mepps is the last one I used to secure dinner."

"Mepps Aglia, Rooster Tail, Panther Martin"

"If the water is stained I use gold and if it is clear I use silver."

"Gold blade + brown tail has caught my biggest fish over a 20 year span."

"The Mepps Comet is the spinner I've bought repeatedly and used since I started fishing."

"Mepps followed closely by Panther Martin in my opinion."

"First lure I used as a kid and still my most productive."

"The Peacock bass just love a Mepps in line spinner, especially red and white, also fire tiger with gold blades."

"I can't say enough good things about Mepps products."

Panther Martin

4.8

(14)

"Great for stockies with a big rooster tail for wilds."

"Panther Martin works great for fishing."

"Panther Martin for trout"

"Hands down, panther Martin. Number one or number two. Something bright."

"Great."

"The Panther Martin Imo is an excellent product for fishing, providing great performance and reliability."

"Panther Martin’s are great for fast moving rivers/streams as they start spinning easily."

"Mepps followed closely by Panther Martin in my opinion."

"You can make your own inline spinners very easily and at lower cost. Plus, you get to catch a fish on something you made by hand."

"It’s panther martin hands down"

Travelpro

4.6

(8)

"I love my TravelPro Platinum Elite....got it just before Christmas for about 250 delivered."

"Have this one, it’s been phenomenal."

"The Travelpro Crew Versapack 21 Inch has been flawless, fitting every overhead I've tried and surviving checked and gate checked."

"Travelpro Platinum Elite"

"Been around the world with it few times, still like new. That's why you see so many flight crew with Travelpro."

"I actually prefer slightly Travelpro. I find that when running through an airport to catch a short connection nothing beats a 2-wheeler."

"Mid-tier: TravelPro"

"My second choice would be Travelpro Platinum Elite."

Shimano

4.5

(8)

"Loved that reel."

"Had a Shimano Catana 2500 and a Savagear Seatrout stick bought 2005 and 2007. Used them as my main spinner set until 2022, when the rod suddenly snapped midcast."

"I would go the digitaka route and pick up a stradic 2500."

"They are very durable, work great and will last many years."

"Shimano sienna whatever size floats your boat."

"Get a used vanford off ebay."

"Shimano Nasci!"

"Match it with something like a Shimano Sedona 1000."

Away

4.6

(7)

"Have an away carry on which is fantastic."

"Love the Away bigger carry on!"

"Love my Away aluminum carry on."

"I will die on a hill for the Away Luggage platform."

"I got an Away in 2019 when i was traveling regularly for work. Pretty bullet proof so far."

"I use have been using Away now for a number of years. They are perfect. Affordable yet good (enough) quality."

"Hard sided luggage like Away looks great, but has major cons that make it difficult to use."

Daiwa

4.4

(7)

"A lot of people including myself think the diawa regal LT are one of the best bang for your buck."

"Light and smooth."

"These reels are incredibly durable and have smooth drags, making them perfect for both freshwater and saltwater fishing."

"Diawa Fuego with carbon drag washer upgrade should be under $150."

"My favorite freshwater reel right now is the Diawa Regal LT."

"6'-6'6 Daiwa Presso travel rod paired with a 23 Legalis LT in the 2000 size."

"Get a Daiwa regal size 2000 reel."

Fishing Lures

5.0

(5)

"Great choice for clear skies."

"Great for different weather conditions!"

"Works well during the day!"

"Perfect for night fishing."

"Effective in overcast conditions."

Tumi

4.4

(5)

"I swear by Tumi. I will not buy anything else. I have used their Alpha line of suitcases and bags for almost 30 years."

"The wheels are awesome and it’s easy to roll around everywhere."

"I’ve been extremely happy with my Tumi International. High quality, sleek, with great storage."

"I have a tumi hardside in tegra, both the away carryons, and a samsonite into a 20."

"The spinners are much less stable, but I do understand the issue of the strain on the elbow."

Blue Fox

5.0

(4)

"Blue fox pink chartreuse steelhead love em"

"Blue Foxes are the best for casting distance and in lakes due to their weight and large blades."

"Blue fox Vibrax spinner. Fire tiger or silver or even brass"

"Blue fox vibrax #2"

#10

Rimowa

5.0

(4)

"So smooth."

"Love my Rimowa. After 10+ years still works flawlessly."

"Absolutely indestructible, waterproof and excellent roller wheels."

"Been using it for 15 years. It’s been amazing."

#11

Pflueger

4.3

(4)

"I'm extremely impressed, very smooth reel and great drag system."

"Lately I've been using a pflueger and that mf is smooth as a cat chin."

"I ended up growing with a Pflueger President XT."

"I’m also a fan of the Pfluegar President reels."

#12

Penn

4.3

(4)

"Penn Pursuit IV or Fierce IV, both are excellent reels at an excellent price."

"Penn fierce 8000."

"The drag works perfectly too."

#13

Rooster Tail

3.8

(4)

"Rooster tails are effective for finicky fish like native trout because they have fast small blades and a fly on the hook."

"These cast nice, don’t hang up too often, and are cheap enough for me to not mind losing them to a snag."

"Mayan cichlids go crazy for them when they hit the water."

"I only caught 1 on a rooster tail."

#14

Briggs and Riley

5.0

(3)

"I love their 2 wheel Baseline, if I were to move to a spinner I’d just move to theirs."

"This carry-on spinner is incredibly durable and spacious!"

"It fits into the overhead of the smaller planes and is a great spinner."

#15

Chatterbait

4.7

(3)

"Chatterbaits have unmatched vibration and hunting action."

"Chatterbait is far better for reaction bites due to vibrations."

"I find that I do better with a Chatterbait because of how it comes through grass and over cover."

#16

TravelPro

4.7

(3)

"Have been very satisfied so far."

"My travelpro crew 11 bag has never let me down in 6 years and still looks mostly new."

"I will most likely replace it with something from Travel Pro."

#17

EDC

4.0

(3)

"This spinner is well-balanced and fun to use."

"This spinner is smooth and easy to handle."

"A solid bar spinner that is budget-friendly."

#18

B&R

5.0

(2)

"I have the B&R baseline spinner and love it. It's exactly what I need."

"That's my go-to."

#19

Kmart

4.5

(2)

"I've had a Kmart spinner for years and it's still going strong."

"I also have the Kmart one. it does its job."

#20

Roostertail

4.5

(2)

"My PB is on a roostertail/ inline spinner."

"I really like Roostertails."

#21

Addictive Fidget Toys

4.0

4.0

(1)

"Always like mitchell reels but lately I've been using a pflueger."

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