Best Saltwater Spinning Reels Reviewed For 2023 (Okuma, Shimano)

Okuma’s new Salina Spinning Reels are lightweight and ready for battle. These reels are constructed of Okuma’s LITECAST body material which is 15% lighter than diecast aluminum. These reels are built for everything from light inshore to heavy offshore fishing. The Salina features a 6HPB +1RB corrosion-resistant stainless-steel ball bearing system with a full grease pack and waterproof seals on key bearings.

Okuma Salina Spinning Reel - SA-14000A

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Coming Soon! Never satisfied with just good enough, Shimano always finds another way to improve the fishing experience. The Stradic FL now features Shimano’s MicroModule Gear II to enhance rotational smoothness and power transfer that has never before been achieved in a reel at this price point. Couple MicroModule Gear II with SilentDrive, which fine-tunes internal components to the highest tolerances possible, and the Stradic FL approaches flagship-level performance.

Shimano - Stradic fl Spinning Reel

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New to the Okuma family are the Aria spinning reels. Great reel for the budget-minded angler, all wrapped up into a compact body design. The Aria reels feature multi-disc Japanese oiled felt drag washers for a smooth output of line, as well as a one ball bearing drive for smoothness and durability.

Okuma ARIA-C4000a Aria A Spinning Reel

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