Discover the best fishing reels for saltwater, according to our experts. We tested and reviewed the spinning, baitcasting, and fly reels from Penn, Daiwa, Shimano, and more.

I’m often asked to recommend a reasonably priced spinning reel for surf applications. For me, the answer is obvious. The Penn Spinfisher VI reel is the best spinning reel choice, and some version of ...

The speed demon of the Albacore reels is the Veloce 20. Easily recognizable by the blue color of the handle, the Veloce 20 reel differs from the standard version with a gear ratio of 6.2:1 (instead of ...

I remember the days when an old Penn Senator 6/0 was hanging off many bridge rails. Then a few guys started using the fancy gold reels, such as the Penn Internationals and Shimano Tiagras that they ...

Penn Fishing Manufacturing Co., better known as Penn Reels, has been in Towamencin since 1975. But now it has relocated all of its manufacturing operations to Philadelphia, leaving a large former ...

The options for best saltwater spinning reel for under $100 are limited, but the Penn Fierce is one, and it’s a good choice. The reel has been around for many years, and is now in its third ...