I remember competing with my dad on everything as a kid whether it was sports or who could eat fastest, but the thing we would clash on most was fishing. For the most part, I was a good fisherman, but I wasn’t allowed to use a baitcaster until I was old enough to handle one and that drove me crazy. We still compete, but now it’s about which baitcasting reels are the best, he has his preferences and here are mine.This is by no means an all-inclusive list, and if you don’t see your favorite baitcaster here, don’t worry, I’m sure it’s great, these are just my favorites. Read below to find out why these are the Best spinning reel under 250 and why you should consider switching from a spinacast over to a baitcast reel and what you need to know before purchasing a reel.