Fishing Reels

The best new fishing reels will help you put more fish in the boat.

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A hand holds up a largemouth bass.

Prime Day Fishing Deals: Save Big on Gear, Tackle, and Electronics Prime Day Fishing Deals: Save Big on Gear, Tackle, and Electronics

By Alice Jones Webb

The Shimano Vanford is one of the best all-around fishing reels

The Best Fishing Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Fishing Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Derek Horner

The author with a red drum caught testing the best surf fishing reels

The Best Surf Fishing Reels, Tested and Reviewed The Best Surf Fishing Reels, Tested and Reviewed

By Ric Burnley, By Alice Jones Webb

best baitcasting reels with lures and a rod

The Best Baitcasting Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Baitcasting Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins, By Kevin Hughes

The Best Fly Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Fly Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The the best crappie combos were tested head to head on the water.

The Best Crappie Combos of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Crappie Combos of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

How to cast a spinning reel

How to Cast a Spinning Reel How to Cast a Spinning Reel

By Pete Robbins, By Derek Horner

A woman fishes on a lake with a spinning rod and reel combo.

The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos, Tested and Reviewed The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos, Tested and Reviewed

By Alice Jones Webb

The best spinning reels help you use some of the best fishing catching tactics

The Best Spinning Reels for Bass of 2025: Premium to Budget Options Tested The Best Spinning Reels for Bass of 2025: Premium to Budget Options Tested

By Pete Robbins

Baitcaster vs Spinning Reel

Baitcaster vs. Spinning Reel Baitcaster vs. Spinning Reel

By Pete Robbins, By Alice Jones Webb

Testing the best spinning reels under $100

The Best Spinning Reels Under $100 of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Spinning Reels Under $100 of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

How to spool a spinning reel and avoid line twists.

How to Spool a Spinning Reel and Avoid Line Twists How to Spool a Spinning Reel and Avoid Line Twists

By Alice Jones Webb

The author holding a musky caught on one of the best musky reels

The Best Musky Reels of 2025, Tested on the Water The Best Musky Reels of 2025, Tested on the Water

By Kevin Hughes

The author caught a giant snook while testing the best baitcasting reels.

The Best Saltwater Baitcasting Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Saltwater Baitcasting Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

A man holding a fish on a boat

Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100 of 2025 Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100 of 2025

By Pete Robbins

Ugly Stik makes some of the best catfish rod and reel combos

The Best Catfish Rod and Reel Combos of 2025, Tested The Best Catfish Rod and Reel Combos of 2025, Tested

By Travis Smola

We tested the Revo Rocket.

The Best Fishing Lines for Spinning Reels of 2025 The Best Fishing Lines for Spinning Reels of 2025

By Pete Robbins

The author caught a wide range of species while testing the best inshore reels.

The Best Inshore Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Inshore Spinning Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

The Diawa Fuego LT reel

The Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reel Is on Sale at Bass Pro Shops The Daiwa Fuego LT Spinning Reel Is on Sale at Bass Pro Shops