When I first opened the Okuma Avenger, I was surprised to find it in a plastic clamshell package rather than in its own cardboard box, as is typical for most reels. But as I assembled the reel and ...

Essential for casting baits to tailing sailfish while fishing off the Florida Keys or pitching a live bait to a striped marlin off Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, the best offshore saltwater spinning reels ...

We just completed the most comprehensive side-by-side testing of spinning reels ever conducted. Over the last month, I tested 22 spinning reels on various fisheries to determine which ones currently ...

In today’s 7-4–25 edition of The Starting Spot: HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! -Summer is in full swing all over the country and bass are hitting topwater lures with reckless abandon. Do you know the best ...

Selecting a fishing reel that fits both your needs and your budget can be a daunting task. Hundreds of options are available, and if you’re not sure what you’re looking for, it can quickly become ...

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 ...

The Starting Spot: -Summer is in full swing all over the country and bass are hitting topwater lures with reckless abandon. Do you know the best topwater baits to catch the most bass? -Check out the ...