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Ranking of the 4 best fly reels (April 2026)

#1 Behemoth Fly Reel – Heavy-Duty Carbon Drag, Large Arbor, Die-Cast Frame & Deep V-Spool – Freshwater & Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel for Trout, Bass, Salmon & Big Game – 5/6 to 11/12 Weights O.D Green 4/5

Behemoth Fly Reel

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.0/10
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#2 Behemoth Fly Reel – Heavy-Duty Carbon Drag, Large Arbor, Die-Cast Frame & Deep V-Spool – Freshwater & Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel for Trout, Bass, Salmon & Big Game – 5/6 to 11/12 Weights Gunmetal 9/10

Behemoth Fly Reel 9/10

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.0/10
#3 Behemoth Fly Reel – Heavy-Duty Carbon Drag, Large Arbor, Die-Cast Frame & Deep V-Spool – Freshwater & Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel for Trout, Bass, Salmon & Big Game – 5/6 to 11/12 Weights Gunmetal 5/6

Behemoth Fly Reel 5/6

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.0/10
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🏆 Best choice
Behemoth Fly Reel – Heavy-Duty Carbon Drag, Large Arbor, Die-Cast Frame & Deep V-Spool – Freshwater & Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel for Trout, Bass, Salmon & Big Game – 5/6 to 11/12 Weights O.D Green 4/5
#1 Redington

Behemoth Fly Reel

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.0 /10
+ Very strong carbon drag for this price range, plenty for trout, bass, and light big‑fish duty
+ Large arbor and deep V‑spool give good line pickup and reasonable backing capacity (125 yds of 20 lb on 4/5)
+ Tough, die‑cast frame that handles knocks and drops without bending in normal use
#2
Behemoth Fly Reel – Heavy-Duty Carbon Drag, Large Arbor, Die-Cast Frame & Deep V-Spool – Freshwater & Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel for Trout, Bass, Salmon & Big Game – 5/6 to 11/12 Weights Gunmetal 9/10

Redington

Behemoth Fly Reel 9/10

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.0 /10
#3
Behemoth Fly Reel – Heavy-Duty Carbon Drag, Large Arbor, Die-Cast Frame & Deep V-Spool – Freshwater & Saltwater Fly Fishing Reel for Trout, Bass, Salmon & Big Game – 5/6 to 11/12 Weights Gunmetal 5/6

Redington

Behemoth Fly Reel 5/6

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.0 /10
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