Below are the results of my test, along with recommendations for the best baitcasting reels for under $100. The first generation of the Lew’s LFS Speed Spool was a phenomenal reel for $100.

The best baitcasting reels of even a decade ago pale in comparison to today’s top models, which have the precision of a Swiss watch, the styling of an Italian sportscar, and the dependability of ...

Today’s baitcasting reels bear a passing resemblance to the first one I bought in 1983 as a tween, but in terms of performance there’s little comparison. Today’s reels are lighter, are more durable, ...

Today's Fishing Q&A is about the difference between spinning reels and baitcasting reels, what are good baits for grass carp, and how to fish in areas where there is a lot of debris. Question 1 ...

Baitcasting ... reels. The same design that allows long casts with light lures because the line comes off the spool without resistance, requires the line to make a 90-degree turn as it’s winding ...