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Browse the full range of used fishing reels on eBay → Prices move fast. See the biggest price drops across every category this week →Feel the drag and the bearings. The drag is the reel's most important system, so wind it up and down and confirm it engages smoothly without jerking, which signals worn or corroded washers. Turn the handle slowly and listen and feel for grinding or grittiness in the bearings; a smooth, quiet wind is the sign of a healthy reel, while a rough one needs a service or new bearings.
Saltwater is the enemy. Reels used in the sea and not rinsed corrode internally, so ask whether it was used in salt or fresh water and how it was cared for. Look for salt crust, pitting on the metal and a stiff, gritty feel, all of which point to internal corrosion that is hard to reverse. A freshwater-only reel is generally a safer buy.
Match the reel to the fishing. Spinning reels are the versatile all-rounder and easy for most anglers; baitcasters give more control for experienced users but can backlash. Check the bail arm or line guide moves freely and the spool has no cracks. Make sure the model suits your rod and target species by line rating.
Value. Quality reels from the established makers last for decades and can be serviced, so a well-kept used one is often better than a new budget model.
Live eBay listings, one of the largest sources of used and ex-display fishing reels. Pick a reel and it fetches the current lowest-priced listings in real time.
Smooth drag under load, a bail that flips and springs back, a handle that winds without grinding or play, a free-spinning line roller, and no corrosion on saltwater reels. A cheap service fixes a dry-feeling reel.
Quality reels like the Shimano Stella and Stradic hold value very well and last decades with care, so a serviced used reel is often far better value than a cheap new one.
Used reels typically run 30-50% below new, and ex-display less. We show the cheapest next to the typical price so you can judge.
The Shimano Stradic and Daiwa BG are the classic value picks, near-premium performance for far less, while the Shimano Stella is the flagship if you want the best. Match the reel size and type to your fishing against the live price.
A daily snapshot of the lowest genuine eBay price for every model we track, and how good that price is right now versus its usual level, updated automatically. Prices last refreshed 22 September 2026 . Tap a price to see that model's cheapest listings on eBay, or tap a model name for the full live list here.
Under each model is the actual listing that price came from, so you can see whether it is the thing you want or a bundle, a variant, or an accessory that happens to share the name.
| Model ↕ | Cheapest now ↕ | vs typical ↕ | vs recent |
|---|---|---|---|
Penn Battle II PENN Battle II 6000 Spinning Reel 5.6:1 5+1 Bearings Front Drag Black/Gold | $65 lowest yet | 19% under | ▼ 19% |
Penn Squall PENN Squall 40LD Trolling Reel Size 40 Right Hand Star Drag 6.1:1 Black/Gold | $100 lowest yet | 17% under | ▼ 17% |
Daiwa Millionaire DAIWA Millionaire Model 5H Hi Speed Baitcaster Fishing Reel 2 Ball Bearings | $85 lowest yet | 6% under | ▼ 6% |
Shimano Curado BFS Shimano Curado BFS XG RightHand Baitcast Reel 70 8.2:1 8+1 Black/Gold never u… | $160 | 6% under | ▼ 6% |
Shimano Stella Shimano Stella SW8000 Genuine Spool Unused Rare Out of Print | $212 | 4% under | ▼ 6% |
Shimano Stradic SHIMANO STRADIC 4000HG Spinning Reel | $122 | 3% under | ▼ 7% |
Shimano Metanium DC Shimano Metanium DC XG RH Spool, No Damage, Smooth Rotation, Used | $180 | about typical | ▼ 3% |
Shimano Calcutta Conquest DC SHIMANO Calcutta Conquest DC | $211 | about typical | steady |
Penn Spinfisher Vintage Penn 704Z Spinfisher Spinning Reel Made in USA Black Gold Front Drag | $94 | about typical | ▲ 4% |
Quantum Smoke QUANTUM SMOKE SLP150HPT 7.3:1 GEAR RATIO Right Hand BAITCAST REEL | $100 | about typical | ▼ 6% |
Shimano Sienna Shimano Sienna 2500FD Spinning Reel | $50 same 18 days | about typical | steady |
Daiwa Sweepfire DAIWA Spinning Reel SWEEPFIRE XR 2500 | $61 | about typical | ▼ 1% |
Penn Senator Vintage PENN SENATOR 114 6/0 Trolling Fishing Reel | $80 | about typical | steady |
Shimano Baitrunner Shimano Baitrunner 4500B Fishing Reel | $80 | about typical | steady |
Penn Surf Penn Surf Master Metal Spool Star Drag Take Apart 150M Conventional Fishing R… | $85 same 40 days | about typical | steady |
Okuma Avenger Okuma Avenger Baitfeeder RH Spin Reel, On/Off Auto Trip, 6BB-1RB~500 1k 3k 4k… | $85 same 29 days | about typical | steady |
Abu Garcia 6500 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6500 C3 Baitcasting Fishing Reel Made in Sweden | $88 | about typical | steady |
Daiwa BG Vintage Daiwa BG13 Spinning Reel Black Gold Fishing BG 13 Wood Handle Japan | $90 same 21 days | about typical | steady |
Daiwa Sealine SL-H Daiwa Sealine SL250H Conventional Baitcasting Fishing Reel SL 250 H | $100 same 34 days | about typical | steady |
Daiwa Tatula Daiwa Tatula CT 100HS Right-Hand Baitcasting Fishing Reel | $100 | about typical | steady |
Shimano Curado 200 Shimano Curado 200 baitcasting reel | $116 | about typical | steady |
Shimano Vanford SHIMANO Vanford C2000S Spinning Reel | $146 | about typical | steady |
Shimano Sedona Shimano Sedona 2000RA Fishing Reel | $57 | above typical | ▲ 4% |
Daiwa Legalis DAIWA LEGALIS 4000 Spinning Reel No.4125 | $70 | above typical | ▲ 4% |
Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Abu Garcia Ambassadeur SX AMBSX6601 Baitcast Reel Left Hand Red 6600 Series | $93 | above typical | ▲ 4% |
Penn Squall II Penn Squall II 40SD Star Drag Conventional Reel - SQLII40SD | $127 | above typical | ▲ 1% |
Abu Garcia Revo Abu Garcia Revo STX-SHS Baitcasting Reel 8.0:1 Ratio | $85 | above typical | ▲ 6% |
Abu Garcia 5500 Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 5500 HCL The Original 6.3:1 Made in Sweden Baitcaster | $75 | above typical | steady |
Okuma Citrix Okuma Citrix CI-273V LX Baitcaster Fishing Reel GR 7.3:1, 8BB Left Handed! | $119 | above typical | ▲ 32% |