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Fishing Reels

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

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Bass caught using Garmin LiveScope fish finder

The Only Rod and Reel You Need for Bass Fishing

By Scott Einsmann

Daiwa Steez baitcasting reel

Tackle Warehouse Reel Deals: Insane Prices on Baitcasters from Daiwa, Abu Garcia, and Quantum

By Jonathon Klein

Daiwa Tatula CT

Black Friday: Save $50 on a Daiwa Tatula CT Baitcasting Reel

By Scott Einsmann

Prime Day Deals on Abu Garcia Rods and Reels

The 10 Best Prime Day Deals on Abu Garcia Rods and Reels

By Derek Horner

The author tests the best spinning reels for bass

The 8 Best Spinning Reels for Bass of 2026

By Derek Horner

A hand holds up a largemouth bass.

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 2026, 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

By Ric Burnley, Alice Jones Webb

best baitcasting reels with lures and a rod

The Best Baitcasting Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Pete Robbins, Kevin Hughes

The Best Fly Reels, Tested and Reviewed

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

The Best Crappie Combos of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Scott Einsmann

How to cast a spinning reel

How to Cast a Spinning Reel

By Pete Robbins, Derek Horner

Baitcaster vs Spinning Reel

Baitcaster vs. Spinning Reel

By Pete Robbins, Alice Jones Webb

Testing the best spinning reels under $100

The Best Spinning Reels Under $100 of 2026, 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

By Alice Jones Webb

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

The Best Musky Reels of 2026, 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 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Kevin Hughes

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The Best Ultralight Spinning Reels of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

A man holding a fish on a boat

Best Baitcasting Reels Under $100 of 2026

By Pete Robbins

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

The Best Catfish Rod and Reel Combos of 2026, Tested

By Travis Smola