The Shimano NASCI FC was recommended most. Along with the Shimano NASCI FC, the three other spinning reels on this list all have an MSRP below $100. I took these reels out on the water and tested ...

and spend less on the reel. / Shimano For a specific example, say the budget for your new spinning combo is $400, with maybe a little wiggle room, of course. Since most manufacturers seem to combo ...

Since most manufacturers seem to combo their own gear using an approximate 50/50 split of the rod vs reel value, so do most ...