The easiest fishing reel to use is a spincast reel. You press and hold a button, then release it when making a cast, allowing your line to come off the spool. Spincast reels sit on the top of the ...

I have to confess that I sometimes lose track of reel prices. The three main spinning reel brands that I use are Penn, Tsunami, and Daiwa. Among those are multiple models that range in price from ...

Every Tatula reel I’ve owned has been an absolute workhorse. If you need a reel that gets the job done at a fairly affordable ...

The Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT is the latest spinning reel to be released by one of the long standing leaders in that realm. Daiwa has an iconic lineup of spinning gear, and this new addition just won the ...

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 ...

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, ...

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Essential for casting baits to tailing sailfish while fishing off the Florida Keys or pitching a live bait to a striped marlin off Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the best offshore saltwater spinning reels ...

A spinning reel is probably your most important piece of fishing gear, and with the amount of equipment you can buy to go fishing, that’s saying a lot. Especially for beginner and intermediate anglers ...