Fishing is no longer done only as an economic activity and a source of food. In many countries, especially those with large water bodies or those with shores to oceans and seas have incorporated ...

Spinning reels were historically plagued by line twists and balky drag systems, but the wide range of open-faced reels on the market today leave those stereotypes in the dust. Even at a bargain price, ...

Here’s an observation I've picked up over five decades fishing the Virginia coast: spinning reels and saltwater do not mix. The spinning reel's moving metal parts, combined with saltwater's corrosive ...

On day two of ICAST 2024, we combed the floor for the best new fishing reels. While there weren’t as many new reels as new rods, we still found a few models worth noting. Below are six freshwater ...

We always like to have a high-quality spinning outfit handy for those times when opportunities show up unexpectedly and you need to fire out a bait in a hurry. Here are some top choices. The largest ...

When it comes to investing in the best spinning reels, anglers don't need to break the bank or dive deep into research. Nowadays, there's are dozens of affordable, well-made reels out there that make ...

ICast 2025: Cabo wins best saltwater reel. Courtesy Red Day Outdoors When the original Quantum Cabo hit the market in 2003, it made waves. In a world dominated by a few major saltwater tackle brands, ...

Whether I’m catching backcountry tarpon, bull reds in the Chesapeake Bay, or jigging flounder, a good inshore spinning reel is a must. That’s why I spent months testing eight reels in Florida’s Nature ...

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Fishing is no longer done only as an economic activity and a source of food. In many countries, especially those with large water bodies or those with shores to oceans and seas have incorporated ...