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 ...

It’s often said that your fishing rod is the backbone of your fishing tackle..and it’s also true that then your fishing reel is the heart of it. Regardless of how you fish or what you fish for, your ...

Last week we talked about fishing rod tips, today we're going to talk about fishing reels. The first decision you need to ...

Coming in at 7.4 ounces, this is one of the lighter reels that we tested. It was also one of the more durable and stronger ...

To start surf fishing all you need is a small box of tackle, a long fishing rod, and a surf fishing reel. Just because it’s simple, doesn’t mean surf fishing is easy. Surf anglers face a daunting list ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Owen James Burke After new testing, our new runner-up pick is the Penn Battle ...

There are as many types of fishing reels as there are types of fishing. Big, small, fast, slow, spinning, baitcasting, trolling and jigging-there's a reel for every type of angler. Before asking what ...

Frosty hands, frozen water, and the inevitable sharp edges they create have always necessitated simple, streamlined, yet steadfast ice fishing reels. For over 20 years, I’ve trusted a quiver of ...

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 ...