Saltwater and freshwater spinning reels are a breed apart. To survive the demands of offshore, inshore, and backwater fishing, a saltwater spinning reel has to be tough and powerful while maintaining ...

Spinning reels were historically plagued by line twists and balky drag systems, but the wide range of open-faced reels on the market today leave those stereotypes in the dust. Even at a bargain price, ...

As a professional muskie guide, I was able to test each reel on this list in real-world fishing scenarios. Tests were conducted both casting and trolling for muskies during late winter and early ...

After thoroughly testing the Shimano Stradic FL for a year, I can confidently say it’s one of the best spinning reels available. This spinning reel is the Swiss Army knife of fishing. I’ve caught ...

Of course, the appearance of a fishing reel won't help you catch more bass. However, the distinctive look of the Antares can't be ignored when unboxing the reel. It's flat out sexy. Shimano engineers ...

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 ...