Redington Zero Fly Fishing Reel
- Reel
- Stainless Steel
- Fly
- die cast
- More reviewed than 62%
Recommended for light-rod trout anglers who want a simple, ultralight reel and do not need adjustable drag; steelhead and salmon anglers should look elsewhere.
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How it ranks among the 21 reels we track
4.5★ across 449 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
449 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Built for light rods rather than big fish, the Redington Zero is an ultralight click-and-pawl trout reel with a large arbor and die-cast construction.
Click-and-pawl reels sit at the opposite end of the spectrum from disc-drag reels with dial-in tension, and the Zero is unapologetic about that trade-off. Reviewers coming from pricier adjustable-drag reels describe being surprised by how little they missed the extra control on small water. It is a reel built around simplicity rather than features.
- Click and pawl clicker drag system
- Large arbor spool design
- Die-cast metal construction
- Twin-molded soft-touch handle
Who it's for
This is built for anglers fishing light rods, roughly 1wt to 4wt, on small streams for trout. Anglers targeting steelhead, salmon or other fish that need real drag control should look at a disc-drag reel instead.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers consistently praised how light the reel feels and how well the simple click-and-pawl design suits small stream, light rod trout fishing, along with the finish and included pouch. The recurring complaint was the lack of adjustable drag, fine for most trout but not enough for bigger fish, plus a loud click when new that quiets with use; one buyer wanted more backing capacity and another returned it wanting adjustable drag for anything beyond ultralight use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Extremely lightweight, noticeably lighter than adjustable-drag reels
- Large arbor speeds up line retrieval
- Converts between right and left hand retrieve
- Includes a padded storage pouch
- No adjustable drag, fixed clicker tension only
- Clicker runs loud until it breaks in
- Limited backing and line capacity
Specifications
| Brand | Redington |
|---|---|
| Model | 5-5507R23Y |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.2 ounces |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.5 × 5 × 3.5 inches |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Construction & materials | |
| Bearing Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | die cast |
| Handle Material | Die Cast |
| Color | Wolf Grey |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Fly Fishing Reel, Fly Reel Case |
| Other details | |
| Fishing Line Type | Fly |
| Fishing Technique | Fly Fishing |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Un-machinable, unique die-cast construction |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in reels.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redington Zero Fly Fishing ReelThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 449 | 4.1 / 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 5-5507R23Y
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Redington Zero fly reel have adjustable drag?
No, it uses a spring-loaded click-and-pawl clicker drag with fixed resistance rather than a dial-in system.
Can the Redington Zero be switched to left-hand retrieve?
Yes, reviewers say it converts by removing a screw and swapping the internal springs.
What rod weight suits the Redington Zero reel?
It is built as an ultralight trout reel, and reviewers use it mainly on 1wt to 4wt rods.