An improved spinning reel seat with line cutter is provided, comprising a spinning reel seat having a base, wherein the base includes an upper grip and a mounting receptacle for attaching a line cutter a line cutter having a mounting portion, wherein the mounting portion is adapted to matingly and detachably engage the mounting receptacle of the base a slot formed into the line cutter, wherein the slot is adapted to accept a portion of fishing line and a blade having a cutting edge, wherein the blade is positioned within the slot, and wherein the cutting edge is exposed to cut the fishing line when the fishing line is pressed against the cutting edge.
