"Reeled in" is a phrase that refers to the act of successfully capturing or gaining control of something, such as a fish on a line. Antonyms for "reeled in" could include phrases such as "lost control of," "missed," or "failed to capture." Alternatively, the phrase could be inverted to create an opposite meaning, such as "released" or "set free." In broader terms, antonyms for "reeled in" might include expressions like "gave up," "failed to achieve," or "let slip away." Regardless of the specific phrasing, antonyms for "reeled in" typically suggest a lack of success or failure to achieve a desired outcome.