A smarter way to buy gear Most anglers assume when building a new road and reel combo, you should match the approximate price of your reel to the rod. Since most manufacturers seem to combo their own ...

Choosing the right reel for bass fishing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Baitcasting and spinning reels ...

You won’t use ultralight spinning reels to win the Bassmaster Classic, but you will use them for some of the most fun fishing around. From panfish to trout, ultralight reels are the workhorse of ...

Spinning reels are extremely versatile. They can be paired with a good dropshot rod to fish in deep water, used to reel in hair jigs across structure, or skip wacky rigs under docks for lethargic ...

When it comes to investing in the best spinning reels, anglers don't need to break the bank or dive deep into research. Nowadays, there's are dozens of affordable, well-made reels out there that make ...

Spinning gear used to be frowned upon by many “serious” bass anglers, but better drag systems and better lines — combined with increasingly skittish fish — mean that it’s become a default choice in ...

From an all-inclusive beginners guide to bass fishing, a new line of Simms apparel with Grateful Dead graphics, to choosing the best spinnerbait, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing ...

Casting reels are the foundation of many bass fishing setups. And you can do a lot with a good baitcaster, from skipping jigs to bombing frogs to winding spinnerbaits to winching in crankbaits. And ...