Let’s answer the obvious question first. Yes. Despite the Stradic Ci4 being superseded by the Shimano Vanford, the Ci4 is still available. However, if you’ve

Every reel manufacturer has its flagship series. They are designed to be the ultimate in fishing and compete with the best on the market. Most

Looking for a low-profile casting reel to target trophy fish? The 13 fishing Concept A3 has all the strength and grunt you need to drag

The 13 Fishing Concept A2 baitcaster is a nice reel. However, when I find myself using the word “nice,” it generally means I’m a little

The reputation of 13 Fishing is to get you on the water in a reliable manner without breaking your bank. And despite the fact that

The popular Shimano Curado has been with us for over 30 years. Since its debut in 1991. This reel has made its way into the

The Daiwa Lexa series is a two reel, two sizes, low profile baitcaster duo designed for saltwater anglers targeting a larger class of fish. With

We just love fishing crankbaits. You can use them very effectively for a plethora of inshore applications and to target countless species of fish.  You

Anglers looking for good quality reels often ask me, should I consider Quantum reels? Yes, is the short answer. Quantum reels fit firmly in the

The Okuma Ceymar is one of the company’s best-selling reels. While aimed at an entry-level market, the quality and performance exceed its accessible price point.

Choosing the best crappie reel isn’t difficult and needn’t be expensive. Even the biggest crappie isn’t going to test the capability of the modern spinning

The Pflueger Supreme XT and President XT are very popular Pflueger models.  Pflueger only has one more spinning reel sitting higher on the pecking order

The Pflueger President and the Trion are both very handy reels for budget-conscious weekend fishermen.  Even the more serious angler looking for value in a

The question of small increments between reel sizes is an interesting one and well worth exploring. Why should you select a 20 over a 25

There’s a lot to like about the Pflueger Patriarch Spinning Reel, and this is about as high-end as Pflueger gets. I’ve no doubt it will

Customer feedback suggests the PfluegerSupreme XT is well-liked and reasonably popular with Pflueger fans. The Supreme certainly looks the part. And a glance at the

Pflueger is one of the brands hailing from the Pure Fishing Inc. stables. There’s a production line economy to Pflueger reels, which makes some anglers skeptical.

It still surprises me that the spincast or closed face reel is still a thing. The bottom line is that spin does it better.  Spincast,

The Pflueger President and its slightly more athletic brother the President XT, sit in a hotly contested price point of the entry-level spinning reel segment. 

Although slow to catch on, the Baitrunner spinning reel now enjoys a lot of popularity, especially among carp anglers. As a spinning reel configuration, it’s

It’s often said that you should leave the ultra-light and finesse style fishing to the spinning reels.  While it’s an opinion I share and prefer

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

When you’re in a rush to reel in a record sized fish, you probably don’t have time to think of anything else However, a backlash