In many respects, we tend to overthink fishing line selection. With modern braid and mono fishing lines, the truth is that it can be hard

There’s no doubt about it. Some reels can handle saltwater better than others due to their construction materials and inclusions. However, calling a reel either

The Pflueger President series has been a very popular entry-level spinning reel for well over a decade. There are two variants to the standard President,

The 50 dollars and below price point presents some great spinning reel options for the strictest fishing budgets. Mid-price and top-shelf reels have seen massive

My apologies for the title. I’m not a fan of using the term “best” or defining something as “best” when it comes to spinning reels.

There’s plenty of Penn fans – I’m one of them. And there are a lot of us questioning the need for both the Penn Battle

Modern Spinning reel anglers are spoiled for choice. The spinning reel market is a hotbed of fierce manufacturer competition, and we, the spin reel fans,

Both the Fathom and Squall are popular models among blue water, nearshore, and land-based anglers.  These conventional reels are high-quality, with both series containing a

If you’re already a Penn fan, or simply looking for an affordable, quality spinning reel, then the Penn Battle and the Penn Fierce have likely

The Penn Conflict II series presents a marked change from its predecessor.  Firstly, the all-metal body of the original has been replaced with Penn’s Rigid

The Penn Pursuit III hit the shelves with a speed lift and a drag upgrade.  While the jump to the HT 100 carbon washers is

The Penn Spinfisher VI hit the shelves with the addition of a couple of impressive features.  CNC gearing and IPX5 sealing head the upgrade list,

There’s a bit of an art to keeping conventional reels affordable without compromising performance and durability. The Penn Warfare overhead reel nails performance fundamentals. It also delivers Penn durability and, most importantly, offers a great fishing experience. Doing things simple is

The Penn Fierce III does have some worthy upgrades, from the felt drag to the carbon washer HT1000 drag system.  But in my opinion, the

In my opinion, the Penn Slammer 3 spinning reel epitomizes everything Penn stands for and projects.  It’s the company philosophy, customer focus, and capability, crafted

Over the past 5 to 20 years, Penn, arguably the most recognizable fishing brand in the US, has undergone changes.  Fortunately, much of the change

The VR200 is the largest of the Van Staal VR series. While it’s a big reel, it’s not nearly as heavy as it looks.  With

The Van Staal VR175 is a big spin reel with tremendous power, protection, and spool capacity.  It’s designed for tackling the biggest of fish from

Are you considering a Van Staal VR150? The only reason there should be any deliberation is that you can’t decide on a size.  The Van

The Van Staal VR125 Spin Reel is ideally suited to surf and boat fishing, It’s also a brilliant option for kayak anglers chasing a larger

The VR50 is unlikely to hit the radars of a lot of anglers. The price is, by and large, pretty up there.  When reels start

I’m A Van Staal fan. I need to state that up-front, as it will likely become apparent as you read on.  However, I have no

The modern spin reel angler is blessed. Never before has the spin reel fan had so many brilliant spin reels from which to choose. Thanks

In all honesty, there are probably 25 or more reels that could make it onto a list of the best baitcasting reels for the money. 

Whenever I have a request for a spinning reel review article, I always have a feeling of “where do I begin?” The spin reel market

All three options in the ABU Garcia “Max” baitcaster range are worthy reels for anglers of all skill levels.  In my opinion, the core attraction