Fishing Reels(Page 2)

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

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Save $90 to $100 on Rod and Reel Combos from Abu Garcia and Penn
Fishing Gear

Save $90 to $100 on Rod and Reel Combos from Abu Garcia and Penn

We tested the best spincast reels.
Gear

The Best Spincast Reels of 2025

By Travis Smola

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

The Best Fishing Reels of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Derek Horner

Author fishing with the best saltwater fly reels.
Gear

The Best Saltwater Fly Reels of 2025

By Kevin Hughes

The best trout spinning reels help you fight these hard charging fish and present tiny lures.
Gear

The Best Trout Spinning Reels of 2025

By Kevin Hughes

The Best Baitcasting Reels for Beginners of 2025
Gear

The Best Baitcasting Reels for Beginners of 2025

By Pete Robbins

The author tested the best telescopic rods on his home lake.
Gear

The Best Telescopic Fishing Rods

By Pete Robbins

The best spinning rod and reel combos will do everything from win tournaments to catch your first fish
Gear

The Best Spinning Rod and Reel Combos

By Pete Robbins

The author tested the best panfish reels for two decades
Fishing Gear

The 8 Best Ice Fishing Reels

By Cory Schmidt

The best saltwater spinning reels are durable and last a lifetime.
Gear

The Best Saltwater Spinning Reels, Tested

By Ric Burnley

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Baits, Lures, & Flies

Easy Fishing Gear Hacks

By Joe Cermele

We tested the Shimano Tranx 150HD.
Gear

Shimano Tranx 150HG Review: A Versatile and Durable Baitcaster

By Kevin Hughes

Prime Day 2023 fishing gear deals
Gear

Last Minute Prime Day Fishing Gear Deals

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Make fly reel
Gear

Best Fly Reels of 2025

By Monte Burke

Fly fishing for beginners
Fishing

Best Fly Fishing Combos for Beginners

By Monte Burke

Man catching fish on a fly fishing rod and reel combo
Gear

The Best Rod And Reel Combo to Make Fishing Easy

By Ryan Chelius

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

The Best Surf Fishing Reels, Tested and Reviewed

By Ric Burnley

We tested the Revo Rocket.
Gear

Abu Garcia Revo Rocket Spinning Reel Review

By Pete Robbins

Penn Slammer IV DX with a grouper on the line
Gear

Penn Slammer IV DX Review: A Serious Gamefish Reel

By John Skinner

A silver tarpon on a sandy shore next to a teal fishing rod
Gear

Tsunami Evict 2000 Review: A Lot of Power in a Small Package

By John Skinner

A silver porgy fish on the dock of a boat
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Daiwa BG Review: Good Luck Finding a Better Reel at This Price

By John Skinner

A man in a kayak wearing a red jacket holds a large fish
Gear

Daiwa Fuego LT Review

By Elias Vaisberg

Fisherman holding tarpon
Gear

Shimano Stradic FL Review

By Kevin Hughes

Curado DC fishing reel
Gear

Shimano Curado DC: Bye-bye Backlashes

By Scott Einsmann

A striper fish next to a black fishing rod attached to a orange and black Spinfisher spinning reel
Gear

Penn Spinfisher VI: A Serious Reel at a Reasonable Price

By John Skinner

Greys fly rod review
Gear

Greys Fly Rods and Reels Offer High Performance at Entry-Level Prices

By Christine Peterson

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Gear

Spinning Reel Review: The Ugly Stik Ugly Tuff Reel

By Alex Robinson

An angler's thumb on a baitcasting reel over a body of water
Gear

How to Cast a Baitcaster

By Pete Robbins

The author holding a large albacore next to the ocean
Gear

Penn Clash II Reel Review

By John Skinner

How to cast a spinning reel
Gear

How to Cast a Spinning Reel

By Pete Robbins

The author poses with a fish he caught.
Gear

Spinning Reel Review: Tsunami SaltX

By John Skinner

Shimano Spheros SW cobia
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Shimano Spheros SW Review

By Grant Alvis

Puppy drum caught with Shimano Nasci
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Shimano Nasci: Saltwater Spinning Reel Review

By Grant Alvis

ICAST best fishing reels
Gear

Best New Reels at ICAST 2021

By Alan Clemons

Baitcaster vs Spinning Reel
Gear

Baitcaster vs. Spinning Reel

By Pete Robbins

Mike Iaconelli catches smallmouth bass with the Revo Ike.
Gear

Abu Garcia REVO IKE: A Fishing Reel Designed For Serious Bass Anglers

By Pete Robbins

Don't be intimidated to get your start in fly fishing.
Fishing

How to Buy a Fly Fishing Rod if You’re a Life-Long Bait Fisherman

By Ryan Chelius

angler holding up giant walleye.
Gear

How To Rig Your Ice Fishing Rods And Reels For Any Fish

By Dr. Jason Halfen

Coxe 12/0 Trolling Reel
Gear

12 Awesome, Old-School Reels That Changed How We Fish

By Colin Moore

palm reels for icefishing
Gear

Using Palm Reels for Panfish

By David A. Brown

Solving the Mystery of the Left-Handed Baitcasting Reel
Gear

Solving the Mystery of the Left-Handed Baitcasting Reel

By Gerry Bethge

Made in the USA: Lamiglas Rod Company
Gear

Made in the USA: Lamiglas Rod Company

By Peter B. Mathiesen

Tackle Test ABU GARCIA TORNO SERIES BAIT-CASTERS
Gear

Tackle Test ABU GARCIA TORNO SERIES BAIT-CASTERS

By Jerry Gibbs