Redington Run Fly Fishing Reel
- Reel
- 6 pounds
- Aluminum
- fly reel
A large arbor, die-cast aluminum reel with a carbon fiber drag, built to cover trout through redfish weights in one reel line. A reasonable pick for anglers who want reach across line weights without buying a reel per species.
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How it ranks among the 21 reels we track
4.5★ across 108 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
108 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Redington built the Run as a large arbor fly reel, machined from die-cast aluminum and sized for 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 weight rods, with a carbon fiber drag system to control the fight.
Redington markets the Run as an all-water reel rather than a specialist tool for one species, which shows in its size range spanning light trout setups up through heavier redfish and bass weights. The large arbor speeds up line pickup during a fight, and the ported spool trims weight without giving up the die-cast frame's durability. The handle switches between left and right hand retrieve, so it isn't locked to one orientation out of the box.
- Carbon fiber drag system
- Large arbor spool design
- Die-cast aluminum frame with ported inner barrel
- Available in 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 weights
Who it's for
Fits anglers who want one reel platform across multiple line weights, from trout on light tackle to bass or redfish on heavier setups. Anglers chasing large saltwater species that demand a sealed drag and heavier-duty construction should look further up Redington's lineup.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Covers 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 line weights in one line
- Large arbor speeds up line retrieval mid-fight
- Handle converts between left and right hand retrieve
- Die-cast frame rather than machined construction
- No customer reviews yet to confirm long-term drag performance
Performance notes
The carbon fiber drag is sized to run smooth under sustained pressure rather than deliver a stop-and-start feel, and the large arbor pulls in slack line faster during a fight than a standard arbor would. The die-cast aluminum frame keeps cost down while the ported inner barrel of the spool cuts weight. Handle orientation switches between left and right retrieve, so the reel adapts to either casting hand.
Specifications
| Brand | Redington |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 6 × 5 × 6 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Line Capacity | 6 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Bearing Material Type | Aluminum |
| Material Type | Aluminum, Carbon |
| Handle Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Color | Sand |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Nylon reel case |
| Other details | |
| Fishing Line Type | fly reel |
| Fishing Technique | Fly Fishing |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Non-machinable die-cast aluminum construction, Unique ported arbor design, Compact carbon fiber drag system |
| Bearing Number | Multiple Bearings |
| Item Type Name | fly reel |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in reels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redington Run Fly Fishing ReelThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 108 | 3.9 / 5 |
| Piscifun Sword Fly Fishing ReelPiscifun | 4.6 / 5 | 2,600 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Aventik FLK Fly Fishing Reel Aluminum Trout 3/5Aventik | 4.5 / 5 | 279 | 4.2 / 5 |
| M MAXIMUMCATCH Maxcatch ECO Large Arbor Fly Fishing ReelM | 4.3 / 5 | 1,900 | 4.1 / 5 |
| Pflueger Automatic Fly Fishing ReelPflueger | 4.4 / 5 | 566 | 4.0 / 5 |
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Questions about the Redington reels
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What line weights does the Redington Run fly reel fit?
It's offered in 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 weights, covering trout-sized setups through heavier bass and redfish rigs.
Can the Redington Run switch between left and right hand retrieve?
Yes, the handle is designed to convert between the two.
What is the Redington Run's frame made of?
A die-cast aluminum frame with a ported inner barrel on the spool to reduce weight.