The Behemoth has long been a popular saltwater fly reel for its affordability and incredible performance. This reel has some of the features we love about higher-end saltwater reels, like a blitzing strong max drag, but is packaged in an affordable die-cast design. If ever there was a reel for the entry-level saltwater angler, this is it. Not to mention Redington has designed the reel to be more than capable of handling heavy fish for the intermediate and expert angler, too.
Drag-Centered Design - Redington built this reel to have the strongest drag in its class, and boy did they succeed. This reel has an insanely powerful drag system (by far the strongest drag out of any reel in its price class). Beyond the drag, however, Redington also designed the reel to be lightweight, aesthetically pleasing, and extremely functional.
Five Color Finish - The Behemoth is finished in five colors: Black, Gunmetal, Desert, O.D. Green, and Hunter Orange. The reel features a Redington symbol on the spool and an easy-to-read reel weight identifier on the spool.
Die-Cast Aluminum - The Behemoth is built from die-cast aluminum. This aluminum is a lightweight, affordable alternative to machining and is part of the reason the Behemoth is so affordable. Redington also uses twin molded, soft-touch handles and an oversized aluminum drag knob on the reel. Every reel comes with a nylon reel case.
Type - A capped drag (not sealed) with a powerful braking system fits the Behemoth nicely. This system is more than strong enough to stop both freshwater and saltwater fish. The Behemoth’s drag has a massive max drag and great adjustability.
Materials - This drag system is built on an incredibly smooth, reliable Carbon Fiber drag. The drag is made with specialized carbon braking discs. The drag is incredibly strong and very easy to clean when used in saltwater or rugged environments.
Large Arbor - The large arbor of the Behemoth increases line pickup and helps anglers fight the largest freshwater and saltwater fish on a single-handed fly rod. The V-shaped spool accommodates enough backing for the strongest saltwater fish and the design helps with line management. Anglers don’t have to worry about where line lands on the reel when playing a fish.
Redington Warranty - As of November 2019, every new reel is covered by a warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. The Behemoth is covered by a lifetime, original owner warranty. The warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the reel only and does not cover direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or any other type of damage.
Best for: Allwater 
Arbor Size: Large 
Some options of this product are discontinued or on sale and are sold as final sale. These items are NOT eligible for returns. Thank you for your understanding.
I really like seeing great value-based reels. Unfortunately, there aren’t many good ones out there. Fewer still that have any drag strength worth talking about. That’s where Redington decided to attack. They made the Behemoth to out-compete every single reel in the price range in one very tangible way – BIG drag. And they did it well. All you have to do is turn it up to feel that it’s got some serious stopping power. But is it a well-rounded reel?
| Reel Model | Diameter | Weight | Line Weight | Capacity | Price | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 / Black | 3.4in. | 5.2 oz. | 4, 5 | 75yds #20 | $159.99 | Out of Stock |
| 4/5 / Gunmetal | 3.4in. | 5.2 oz. | 4, 5 | 75yds #20 | $159.99 | In Stock |
| 4/5 / O.D Green | 3.4in. | 5.2 oz. | 4, 5 | 75yds #20 | $159.99 | In Stock |
| 5/6 / Black | 3.6in. | 5.7 oz. | 5, 6 | 125yds #20 | $159.99 | In Stock |
| 5/6 / Gunmetal | 3.6in. | 5.7 oz. | 5, 6 | 125yds #20 | $159.99 | In Stock |
| 5/6 / O.D Green | 3.6in. | 5.7 oz. | 5, 6 | 125yds #20 | $159.99 | Out of Stock |
| 7/8 / Black | 4in. | 7.5 oz. | 7, 8 | 200yds #20 | $159.99 | In Stock |
| 7/8 / Gunmetal | 4in. | 7.5 oz. | 7, 8 | 200yds #20 | $159.99 | In Stock |
| 7/8 / O.D Green | 4in. | 7.5 oz. | 7, 8 | 200yds #20 | $159.99 | In Stock |
| 9/10 / Black | 4.4in. | 10.8 oz. | 9, 10 | 200yds #30 | $179.99 | In Stock |
| 9/10 / Gunmetal | 4.40in. | 10.8 oz. | 9, 10 | 200yds #30 | $179.99 | Out of Stock |
| 9/10 / O.D Green | 4.4in. | 10.8 oz. | 9, 10 | 200yds #30 | $179.99 | In Stock |
| 11/12 / Black | 4.7in. | 11.4 oz. | 11, 12 | 250yds #30 | $179.99 | In Stock |
| 11/12 / Gunmetal | 4.7in. | 11.4 oz. | 11, 12 | 250yds #30 | $179.99 | In Stock |
| 11/12 / O.D Green | 4.7in. | 11.4 oz. | 11, 12 | 250yds #30 | $179.99 | In Stock |
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 11 reviews.
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"My second Behemoth reel. I just love this thing. The drag is just great. And Trident always ships super fast. They always exceed the projected delivery date when i place my orders."
"Excellent reel"
"Looks nice! Balances out my switch rod nicely. Shipping was quick and easy."
"great product it handles king salmon and holds together the drag is the best for these large fish and if you purchase from trident you know you what your getting and in a timely manner cant beat these people big thing is trident employees are always honest and know their products"
"This is my second Redington Behemoth. I have the 5/6 on my 5w and now the 7/8 on my steelhead rod. 3 of the 4 guys I regularly fish with also use them and have for years. They are time tested and durable. I had mine loaded with 20lb backing and it arrived ready for me to load my rio gold line on it."
"I owned this reel in #12 and used it to catch big catfishes in rivers and lakes.The brake is awesome, no 1mm goes out of the reel if you tightened strong.You should be more concerned by your rod rather than your reel to fail. Unfortunately, after many battels I was forced to renew the old one and chose the green color that matches perfectly with the rod.Good fish for everybody!"
"Love this reel. Great value for the price. Spend more if you want, or just buy another. I use mine for redfish and my casting practice rod setup. Tough as nails and takes traveling well."
"I got the 5/6 for my 6-wt Rio Outbound Short line. The shooting head is pretty thick, so I had to remove about 20% of the backing that came with the reel to accommodate it, but the reel itself is high quality for the price. It balances well on my 5-wt and 6-wt rods. The drag is smooth and strong. The spool is removed by unscrewing a knob on the side opposite the drag knob."
"I purchased this one as a gift. (I already have one.) Outstanding reel (my opinion). BUT this was the reel my guide in New Zealand used on his loaner rods. Just Saying... Great reel, Great price!"
"The Behemoth is simple the best reel you can get in this price range. I would say it could also easily be sold for a price range 300+ because it is at least the same quality, if not better than reels in the higher price range. The drag is super smooth and whole reel just feels solid. Moreover Redington gives you a live time warranty which reflects the quality of this amazing reel."
