Spinning reels may have a reputation for being easier to use than baitcasters, but that doesn’t mean they are entirely foolproof. While they may be more intuitive to cast, they aren’t immune to ...

the right way? Because anything can fail during a fishing trip. Your hook might bend out during a fight. You might lose the handle screw in your reel, rendering it useless. The tip of your rod can ...

There’s a generally-accepted premise that freshwater anglers move from the least complex form of fishing reel types to the most difficult to master as they progress in the sport. That typically means ...

Believe it or not, a fishing line spooler can be the first step in landing the fish of a lifetime. After all, when targeting big fish, nothing is more important than good fishing line. If the line ...

It has only been a couple of years since the new spooler ice reels were introduced. They are an interesting concept that may be worth checking out. My first contact with this new ice reel design came ...

Accurate’s ATD-50T Platinum Twin Drag reels features the company’s patented TwinDrag system, which provides smooth drag pressure from each side of the spool. The offshore fishing reel features seven ...

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 ...