The Redington Behemoth is the reel we hand people when they ask for the most stopping power their money can buy. Its super heavy-duty carbon fiber drag is the most powerful in its class, wrapped in a die-cast frame whose interlocking, deep V-spool design cannot be produced by machining. It balances a trout rod at 4/5 and stops tarpon-class fish at 11/12.
We stock every size and every color — all fifteen combinations, deep. Whatever rod you are matching, it is on the shelf.
Full lineup
| Size | Weight | Diameter | Width | Backing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 5.2 oz | 3⅜" | 1⁵⁄₁₆" | 125 yds / 20 lb |
| 5/6 | 5.7 oz | 3⅝" | 1⁷⁄₁₆" | 125 yds / 20 lb |
| 7/8 | 7.5 oz | 4" | 1¾" | 200 yds / 20 lb |
| 9/10 | 10.8 oz | 4⁷⁄₁₆" | 1¹⁵⁄₁₆" | 200 yds / 30 lb |
| 11/12 | 11.4 oz | 4¾" | 2¹⁄₁₆" | 250 yds / 30 lb |
Colors: Black, Gunmetal, O.D. Green. Current pricing is on the selector above.
Picking one
- Trout on 4–6 weight rods: the 4/5 or 5/6 — more drag than a trout will ever test, which means it is buttery at the low end.
- Streamers, bass, light salt: the 7/8 is the do-everything size.
- Salmon, steelhead, redfish, permit: the 9/10.
- Tarpon and big game on a budget: the 11/12 — this is where the Behemoth's drag really shows off.
Key features
- Super heavy-duty adjustable carbon fiber drag — the most powerful in its class
- Unmachinable die-cast aluminum construction with interlocking spool
- Large-arbor, deep V-spool for fast pickup and extra backing
- Oversized drag knob you can find mid-fight without looking
- Twin molded soft-touch handles; converts left/right retrieve
- Nylon reel case included
Spare spools: we stock Behemoth spare spools so one reel can carry a floating line and a sink tip — see the Behemoth Spare Spool listing.
Want machined instead of die-cast? The Redington Ace (also on our site) is Redington's CNC-machined step up — lighter for its size with a first-of-its-kind lattice spool. If you fish salt hard or just prefer machined aluminum, that is the upgrade path within Redington.
Warranty: Redington original-owner lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.