This winter, I set out to test some of the best Shimano reels available, from spinning reels to baitcasters. The test logistics included many moving parts like target species, reel size, and ...

A reliable fishing reel is at the heart of any angler’s setup. The best fishing reels hold, dispense and retrieve line, all while serving as your primary tool for hauling in fish. While there are ...

Finding a high-performance saltwater fishing reel for $100 or less is difficult, to say the least. Anything marketed toward saltwater fishing is, on average, 10 percent more than the comparable ...

When it comes to investing in the best spinning reels, anglers don't need to break the bank or dive deep into research. Nowadays, there's are dozens of affordable, well-made reels out there that make ...

If you like fishing with big baits, you're going to love today's review. The latest toy from Shimano has hit the market, the all-new Tranx 300 B. I've been playing around with this thing for five or ...

Get big results without breaking the bank! This beautiful bass shows the power of a well-chosen rod and reel combo, proving you don’t need to spend over your budget to to find fishing success. / Kurt ...

The first fishing reel was invented some 1,700 years ago, and yet somehow each season, gear manufacturers continue to come up with better, smoother ways to zip in line. The latest crop of reels is ...

Whether it’s your first time out on the hard water or the hundredth, a good ice fishing reel is one of the most important pieces of gear. There are a bunch of options out there—from inline to spinning ...

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