Saltwater and freshwater spinning reels are a breed apart. To survive the demands of offshore, inshore, and backwater fishing, a saltwater spinning reel has to be tough and powerful while maintaining ...

While I’m sure plenty of our West Coast saltwater anglers will disagree, the reality is that baitcasters have been made and marketed primarily for the freshwater world for quite some time. Sure, you’d ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more › Today’s inshore spinning rods are built to be lighter, stronger, and more durable than ...

This winter, I set out to test some of the best Shimano reels available, from spinning reels to baitcasters. The test logistics included many moving parts like target species, reel size, and ...

The best fishing rods are durable and flexible, with excellent sensitivity that makes catching your target easier. Regardless of your style of fishing, everything else—from reels to lines and bait to ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Though anglers aren’t generally thought of as environmentalists, many people who fish are conservation minded, whether because it’s an outdoor ...