The best surf fishing reels hold up to any saltwater angling situation. Our expert narrowed down his favorite reels, from spinning to conventional, from Penn, Shimano, and more.

After thoroughly testing the Shimano Stradic FL for a year, I can confidently say it’s one of the best spinning reels available. This spinning reel is the Swiss Army knife of fishing. I’ve caught ...

Why It Made The Cut The industry standard for big game saltwater spinning reels, Shimano’s Stella SW is the pro’s choice for taming giants. When the best anglers in the world target big bluefin tuna, ...

The men assembling the reels are the kind of guys who make up ZeeBaaS' niche customer base -- surf fishermen willing to spend between $850 and $1,000 for a tough, submersible reel that won't fail ...