There are as many types of fishing reels as there are types of fishing. Big, small, fast, slow, spinning, baitcasting, ...

Understand why investing more in the fishing rod, not the reel, gives fishermen better casting control, better sensitivity, and helps them catch more fish.

Today, even mid-priced reels are better than the state-of-the-art models from when I started and the best baitcasting reels—from Abu Garcia, Daiwa, Lew’s, and Shimano—are works of art.

Equipment basics: Taking the confusion out of fishing reels, rods May 18, 2023 at 2:29 a.m. by Bryan Hendricks ...

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Either way, there is something new for every type of angler. Here's a first look at some of the hottest new reels to drop in 2025 and early next year.