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Fin-Nor Offshore Spin Fishing Reel

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 85 ratings
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Brand Fin Nor
Hand Orientation Left Hand
Material Stainless Steel, Aluminum, Carbon
Fishing Technique Spinning
Item Weight 2 Pounds
Model Name Zebco - Quantum - Fin-nor Offshore Spinning Reel - 55sz
Handle Material Stainless Steel, Aluminum
Fishing Line Type Braided
Bearing Material Aluminum

About this item

  • Strong Aluminum body, sideplate and rotor
  • Machined stainless steel drive and pinion gears and center shaft.
  • 4 double-shielded stainless steel bearings
  • Oversized multi-stack drag, featuring carbon fibre washers
  • Forged aluminum spool, powerful 4.4:1 retrieve ratio
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For fishermen who want to use spinning gear instead of more cumbersom and heavier conventional reels, Fin-Nor Offshore is the ideal choice. A good choice for use with braided line.

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3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9 out of 5
85 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the durability, smoothness, quality and sound of the fishing reel. They mention that it's a heavy duty reel, can stand up to the challenge and that the gears feel very solid. They are also satisfied with the performance. However, some customers have mixed opinions on weight.

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29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the durability of the fishing reel. They mention that it is a heavy duty reel, with unbelievable construction, and solid workmanship. The gears feel very solid, and it holds up well under saltwater conditions. Some customers also say that the reels are bullet proof and reliable.

"...It is super high quality and has held up extremely well despite numerous outings in the Gulf of Mexico, in fact it still looks and feels brand new...." Read more

"...of line at a time while listening to the musical sound of the high quality drag. Well...musical to a fisherman like me anyway...." Read more

"This is a large heavy duty reel for serious large fish......mine is Tarpon focused (50-150 lbs) ......65 lbs braid, 80 lbs flouro......only..." Read more

"...The gears feel very solid!" Read more

17 customers mention17 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the smoothness of the fishing reel. They mention that it has a great drag system, the action is smooth, and the retrieval rate is decent. The power of the drag and the feel of the reel are incredible.

"...The tremendous amount of drag that is available is a great asset in bringing in powerful fish. The sound of that drag is music to my ears...." Read more

"...The reel cranks hard and really is smooth and precise...." Read more

"...Smooth with a little back play but that doesn't bother me...." Read more

"...Drag is a pretty important item on a fishing reel." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the fishing reel. They mention that it is well designed, sturdy, and well-built. Some say that it looks and feels brand new.

"...numerous outings in the Gulf of Mexico, in fact it still looks and feels brand new...." Read more

"Great looking huge reel. First day using it, first cast, hooked an almost 80" bluefin tuna. Landed after 1 1/2 hours...." Read more

"Great spinning reel - handles fish up to 40 pounds with ease. Smooth drag, low maintenance, and holds up well under saltwater conditions...." Read more

"Real great reel. As powerful as it looks. Drags are bulletproof...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the sound of the fishing reel. They say it's heavy duty and can handle the little calico bass and tough yellowtails.

"...The sound of that drag is music to my ears...." Read more

"...Its tough and heavy duty and I just love the sound of it...." Read more

"...The drag on this thing is very smooth and has a unique sound that I have learned to love when I hear it! Holds tons of line and easy to use...." Read more

"Sound product. I beat up my reels. See a lot of big surf action and submerged often...." Read more

4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the fishing reel. They mention that it works great, and it surprised them with its power. Some appreciate the fewer parts to mess with and the ease of cleaning and maintenance.

"...Other than these, it seems great; and for the price I don't think you can beat it. The gears feel very solid!" Read more

"...side while fishing at the Dry Tortugas, and the reel really surprised me with it's power...." Read more

"...See a lot of big surf action and submerged often. No magic, fewer parts to mess with, cleaning and maintenance easy...." Read more

"works great" Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the fishing reel's capacity. They mention that it holds tons of line and is easy to use.

"...This reel behaves like a conventional reel used for bigger species. Line capacity, heavy continuous drag capacity, and price give this reel an..." Read more

"...Holds tons of line and easy to use. I also used it to cast a paddletail lure and it was smooth even with braided line!" Read more

"holds a ton of line, but is still lightweight. can't beat the heavy duty drag for how compact the reel is. very tough." Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the fishing reel. Some find the weight to size ratio excellent, while others say it's heavy. Some customers also mention that the reel is big and perfect for beach fishing.

"...why this size (55) is more expensive as it is the perfect size for beach fishing. Its tough and heavy duty and I just love the sound of it...." Read more

"...The sound of that drag is music to my ears. Some people say this reel is heavy, but once you mounted on a rod, that is hardly even noticeable..." Read more

"...is usually over kill when surfcasting on Long Island and this reel runs big and heavy...." Read more

"This reel is big! Also a lot heavier than I expected it to be, but it is not to heavy. Action is smooth and the retrieval rate decent...." Read more

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Reid E. Smith III
5.0 out of 5 stars Strong, Solid and Tremendous Value
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2016
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This is my first Fin-Nor reel. I've owned this one for several months now and caught numerous fish with it to include King Mackerel and Blackfin Tuna. I can confidently say this is now my Go-To reel for offshore spinning action (I also own Daiwa, Penn and Shimano). I mounted it on a Star Rods Paraflex 7' MH and loaded it with 325 yards of 80# Power Pro and I feel like I can catch just about anything with this set up. It is super high quality and has held up extremely well despite numerous outings in the Gulf of Mexico, in fact it still looks and feels brand new. It just has a solid quality feel that it is not matched by any reel in its class. The tremendous amount of drag that is available is a great asset in bringing in powerful fish. The sound of that drag is music to my ears. Some people say this reel is heavy, but once you mounted on a rod, that is hardly even noticeable compared to other similar setups. In terms of available drag, line capacity and price these are the best reels available in their class. I plan on buying several more of them.
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Mark Murphy
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2015
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I have had this reel for a few months now and have been surf fishing with it maybe 8-10 times. With a 10ft Shakespeare rod and 25lb test line I can say it is a wonderful setup. The reel cranks hard and really is smooth and precise. I understand why this size (55) is more expensive as it is the perfect size for beach fishing. Its tough and heavy duty and I just love the sound of it. Hooked a 4ft bull shark and it was a blast having that thing peel off 30-40 yards of line at a time while listening to the musical sound of the high quality drag. Well...musical to a fisherman like me anyway. Very highly recommended and since parts are available (the drag will wear on any reel) I figure its the last surf reel I will have to buy. You will not be sorry purchasing this unit. Its an investment that will make me smile every time I use it for years to come. M
6 MONTH UPDATE: Switched this reel over to a 12ft Shakespeare composite rod and substituted 50lb braid for the 25lb mono due to the size of fish I have been catching lately. Lots of sharks this year and more skate than I can count. A really beautiful setup now, I absolutely love this reel. You can't go wrong with a Fin-Nor 55.
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PickyKnifeMan
5.0 out of 5 stars 6500.....what a BEAST.....Beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2019
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This is a large heavy duty reel for serious large fish......mine is Tarpon focused (50-150 lbs) ......65 lbs braid, 80 lbs flouro......only consider this if your serious about holding a large and quite heavy beast.......but if you are floating out a large mullet or other live bait and it's sitting in the holder waiting....this is the ultimate caster/heavy response to the monster fish. It does have the old fashion reverse issue....but that has zero impact on my type of large fish drift bait fishing. This is a lower priced overbuilt long term work horse! Forget the conventional bird nest.
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Richard
4.0 out of 5 stars it seems like a great real
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2015
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For the price, it seems like a great real; however I have 2 things that could be better on this reel.

This reel was advertised to have 60 pounds of drag, however I could not set it to go over 41 pounds with a digital scale.
The second issue was with the line capacity. The reel says it will hold 600 yards of 20 lb mono, but only holds about 350 yards of 100 lb test power pro which is supposed to have the same diameter as 20 lb mono. I wouldn't have expected the full 600, but its only holding a little more than half of that?

One smaller issue is the bail arm, it seems to come loose. Other than these, it seems great; and for the price I don't think you can beat it. The gears feel very solid!
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Amazon Customer
2.0 out of 5 stars Beware the flaw with using braided line! Dissapointing!
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018
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On the 65 size, I had a major problem using this reel surf-casting! I used 30 LB braid, and on multiple occasions had huge snarl problems! The line would wind around the drag setting wheel instead of the reel.
This reel had me cursing! Ruined several fishing trips... had to re-spool it, twice!
Built like a tank, but huge design flaw for surfcasters!
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Michael J
5.0 out of 5 stars Beats most reels in it's price range by far...
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2013
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I always do a ton of research before purchasing a reel. I ordered the OF55 and I am very pleased with it. The 45 has 30lbs max drag, the 55 has 45lbs max drag, and 65 and up have 60lbs max drag. That much drag is usually over kill when surfcasting on Long Island and this reel runs big and heavy. Weight is it's only downfall, but I wanted one workhorse of a reel to put on my 11ft rod. I usually set up an 11ft rod in a sand spike with a bell on the tip and some kind of bait on the hook. Then I throw plugs nearby with a light 9ft outfit. So weight is not an issue in that scenario. I read that this reel allows for good distance in casting and it does. I tested it once so far just to see how it handled and can't wait for the Spring so I can really use it. Smooth with a little back play but that doesn't bother me. I've seen pics of it's gears broken online but I've heard and read that the ones that break or the rare lemons that can slip out of many reel factories. In which case you can replace the reel through the Warrantee for up to a year of the purchase, AS LONG AS YOU register it within 10 DAYS of the purchase date by filling out and sending in the card that comes with the reel. This reel beats the heck out of the On Shore wether your on a boat or on the beach. I just wouldn't go higher than 45 or 55 for surfcasting unless you plan on catching sharks.... big ones. Oh and be aware that if you get the optional power handle for it, you have to destroy the existing handle to get it off. I don't know maybe MacGyver could find a way around that but I'm no Nancypants with tools and I haven't. Good luck, God bless, and Semper Fi to all my fellow Marines out there.
12 people found this helpful
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Eric Hunke
5.0 out of 5 stars Really like this reel
Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2016
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Really like this reel. I hate to admit I am not the best at caring for my reels and offshore fishing in a kayak is a wet business. Every trip these get soaked with salt water. I rinse it iff with fresh water after every use, but that is about it. So far this reel has held up to the test. Only complaint is that I don't cast it very well, but that could be due to the line, rod, or the fisherman. I own two of these reels one 55 series and one 65 series. These have been used to land kings, snapper, ling, small sharks, and trigger fish without problem. Would have no problem buying another one if the need arises.
8 people found this helpful
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grocerysmarts.com
1.0 out of 5 stars Drag amoynt will not stay set
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017
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After moderate 2 seasons of use, the drag will not stay put. When pulling out line, the drag gets tighter and tighter. Drag is a pretty important item on a fishing reel.
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Irvan
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente carrete
Reviewed in Mexico on March 28, 2023
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Muy fuerte, un poco pesado
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Miguel Medina
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen carrete
Reviewed in Mexico on March 22, 2017
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Tengo otro carrete de esta marca, mas pequeño, y lo que me gusta mucho de esta marca es la calidad que tienen sus sus carretes. Es un carrete sobrado de robusto. Se siente sólido, muy fuerte y bien hecho. Es pesado, y francamente me sorprendió el tamaño, pero es un carrete con el que puedes pescar algo de muy buen tamaño. Lo recomiendo para pesca en aguas abiertas.
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El companero
5.0 out of 5 stars Este carrete no te va a fallar
Reviewed in Mexico on October 4, 2018
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Es un carrete may potente y seguro, con gran capacidad para sedal, para pesca de fondo y enbarcacion da mug buen resultodo y confiabilidad, en pesca de playa Es excelente su trabajo, el peso que tiene si afecta en el rendimiento del pescador
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Moroni A. Matos
5.0 out of 5 stars Increible
Reviewed in Mexico on February 7, 2018
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Excelente carrete! Tiene una estetica que llama la atencion y un cuerpo sobrado de solidez! Me encantó! El fin de semana lo estrene en jigging en un combo con la ugly stik tiger! La bomba!!!
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gerardo perez
5.0 out of 5 stars Finnor
Reviewed in Mexico on January 7, 2020
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Buen freno un poco pesado
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