Hooking a smallmouth, largemouth or striped bass requires the right tool for the job. These 4 fly reels offer terrific performance for the money. We use our premium Hatch, Ables and Tibors for bass too, however, these reels listed will get the job done and save you some money on a bass set up.
| Fly rod | Line weights | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Echo Bravo fly reel | 7wt–12wt | $139.99 |
| Redington BEHEMOTH fly reel | 4wt–12wt | $129.99-149.99 |
| Echo Ion fly reel | 2wt–12wt | $79.99-99.99 |
| Lamson Liquid fly reel | 3wt–10wt | $139.99-159.99 |
Price: $139.99
Line weights: 7wt, 8wt, 9wt, 10wt, 11wt, 12wt
A new member of the Echo fly reel family, the Echo Bravo is their one of their best. This terrific looking, affordable reel offers solid aluminum alloy construction. Available in array of different weights, this reel is a great tool for bass angler to have in their arsenal.
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Price: $129.99-149.99
Line weights: 4wt, 5wt, 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt, 10wt, 11wt, 12wt
This reel manages to combine powerful drag and smooth feel, giving you enough strength to fight big bass. Adjustable drag puts you in control. You can also convert this reel for left or right hand retrieve easily. Offered in sizes that will cover all of your bass fishing needs, this reel is ergonomically designed for comfort.
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Price: $79.99-99.99
Line weights: 2wt, 3wt, 4wt, 5wt, 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt, 10wt, 11wt, 12wt
Another great reel from Echo, the Echo Ion gives you big bang for your buck. Priced at under $100, its lightweight design balances well with lighter rods. Solid alloy construction makes this reel exceptionally durable. Designed with freshwater fish like smallmouth, largemouth or striped bass, this reel is up for the challenge.
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Price: $139.99-159.99
Line weights: 2wt, 3wt, 4wt, 5wt, 6wt, 7wt, 8wt, 9wt, 10wt, 11wt, 12wt
This Lamson designed reel is a great piece of fly fishing equipment for you to hook your next bass. Offered in 3 wt to 10 wt sizes, the Lamson Liquid reel features the Conical Drag design that has become one of the standards when it comes to fly fishing drag design.
Product details >>Pair this reel with a great fly rod and you are well-equipped for your next bass fishing trip. Check out some of the best rods for fly fishing bass as well.
