Casting reels are the foundation of many bass fishing setups. And you can do a lot with a good baitcaster, from skipping jigs to bombing frogs to winding spinnerbaits to winching in crankbaits. And ...

Today’s baitcasting reels bear a passing resemblance to the first one I bought in 1983 as a tween, but in terms of performance there’s little comparison. Today’s reels are lighter, are more durable, ...

This past summer, the editors asked me to conduct a rigorous, thorough test to find the best casting reels for bass fishing. I immediately jumped at the opportunity and started to plan. Similar to ...

While I’m sure plenty of our West Coast saltwater anglers will disagree, the reality is that baitcasters have been made and marketed primarily for the freshwater world for quite some time. Sure, you’d ...

SHAKESPEARE AGILITY LOW PROFILE REEL: Combining style and performance, Shakespeare Agility Low Profile fishing reels feature ported aluminum spools for reduced weight and a 90mm aluminum handle with ...

Even the best anglers in the world occasionally fall victim to the dreaded backlash. Casting a baitcasting reel without ...

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 ...

The best feeder fishing reels all have the same thing in common, they are strong, durable and built with power in abundance to help with the demanding nature of feeder fishing. Often larger than a ...

TEACH A man to fish, and you let him hold your favorite rod and reel for a day. Teach a man how to find his own rod and reel, and you’ve addicted him for life. A lot of attention gets paid to lures ...