Redington 5-5507R23Y Fly Reel Review
Our verdict
The Redington 5-5507R23Y is a die cast fly reel weighing 0.26 pounds, built for 2/3 weight lines, priced at $109.99. Its 4.5 star average across 449 reviews is the largest review sample of any fly reel in this comparison, backing up a top tier rating.
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Anglers fishing lighter 2/3 weight setups who want a reel with the deepest review track record in this comparison. At 0.26 pounds, it suits small stream or light freshwater fly fishing where a compact, low weight reel matters.
Skip if
Skip it if you need a heavier line weight reel, since the 2/3 sizing here is built for lighter setups, not the 8/9 WT range the Okuma S-8/9 covers. Budget shoppers can also find the Pflueger 1149988 or Okuma S-8/9 for under $40.
- Material die cast
- Weight 0.26 Pounds
- Technique Fly Fishing
- Size 2/3
- Color Wolf Grey
- Feature Un-machinable, unique die-cast construction
- Priced 135% above the category median ($46.73 across 20 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 449 owner ratings
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Popularity3.5/5
449 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Anyone chasing small stream trout on a light rod eventually looks for a reel that will not add unnecessary weight, and the Redington 5-5507R23Y is built around exactly that constraint. It weighs 0.26 pounds, is sized for 2/3 weight lines, comes in wolf grey, and is priced at $109.99.
The listing describes an un-machinable, unique die cast construction, a manufacturing approach different from the aluminum used in the Okuma S-8/9 or the blend material in the Pflueger 1149988. That construction has not held back its rating, since Amazon lists a 4.5 star average across 449 reviews, a large sample for a fly reel at this price.
Against the field, the 5-5507R23Y costs almost three times the Pflueger 1149988 ($37.58) and about two and a half times the Okuma S-8/9 ($39.99), but its 449 reviews sit close behind the Pflueger's 566 and well ahead of the Okuma's 139 and the Ross Reels Animas's 10. The Ross Reels Animas itself costs $449 with a 5.0 average across only 10 reviews, a very different value proposition. For a 2/3 weight specific reel, 449 reviews at 4.5 stars is the strongest volume and rating combination on this page.
Pros
- 4.5 star average across 449 reviews, the largest review sample of any reel in this comparison
- 0.26 pounds, a light build suited to 2/3 weight line setups
- Die cast construction described as un-machinable and unique in the listing
- Rating ties the Okuma S-8/9's 4.5 stars while carrying over three times the review volume
- Wolf grey finish gives it a distinct look from the gold, black, or multi color options in this comparison
Cons
- At $109.99, it costs about three times the Pflueger 1149988 ($37.58) and the Okuma S-8/9 ($39.99)
- Built for lighter 2/3 weight lines only, not a fit for heavier setups like the Okuma's 8/9 WT range
- Die cast construction is a different approach than the solid aluminum used in the Okuma S-8/9
- Bought last month reads 0+, so recent demand momentum is not clear from that figure
Specifications
| Material | die cast |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.26 Pounds |
| Technique | Fly Fishing |
| Size | 2/3 |
| Color | Wolf Grey |
| Feature | Un-machinable, unique die-cast construction |
Performance notes
A 2/3 weight rating and 0.26 pound weight point toward small stream or light freshwater use, where every extra ounce on the rod tip matters over a full day of casting. The die cast construction, described in the listing as un-machinable and unique, is a different manufacturing method than the aluminum body of the Okuma S-8/9 or the blend material of the Pflueger 1149988. Die casting can produce more complex shapes in one piece than machining allows, which may explain the unique construction language in the listing. At $109.99, this reel costs well above the sub $40 pair in this comparison, but its 449 reviews at a 4.5 star average suggest that price has not stopped a large number of buyers from choosing it for lighter fly fishing setups.
What buyers say
At 449 reviews, the 5-5507R23Y ranks second in review volume among the fly reels in this comparison, behind only the Pflueger 1149988's 566 and far beyond the Okuma S-8/9's 139 and the Ross Reels Animas's 10. It carries the same 4.5 star average as the Okuma, but with more than three times the review count backing that number. That combination of high review volume and a top tier rating at a $109.99 price point suggests sustained buyer interest over time rather than a short lived spike, especially since bought last month is listed at 0+ with no recent surge indicated.
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Frequently asked questions
What line weight is the Redington 5-5507R23Y built for?
It is sized for 2/3 weight fly lines, a lighter class suited to small stream or light freshwater fishing. This differs from the Okuma S-8/9 in this comparison, which is built for the heavier 8/9 WT line range instead, so the two reels serve different rod setups entirely.
How does the Redington 5-5507R23Y's review count compare to other fly reels?
It has 449 reviews, the second largest sample in this comparison behind only the Pflueger 1149988's 566. That is well ahead of the Okuma S-8/9's 139 reviews and the Ross Reels Animas's 10, with a 4.5 star average holding steady.
What is the Redington 5-5507R23Y made from?
The listing describes an un-machinable, unique die cast construction, weighing 0.26 pounds in a wolf grey finish. That differs from the aluminum used in the Okuma S-8/9, at 0.44 pounds, and the blend material used in the Pflueger 1149988, at 11.2 ounces, both of which weigh more than this reel.