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 are definitely the winners.

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

If you’re already a Penn fan, or simply looking for an affordable, quality spinning reel, then the Penn Battle and the Penn Fierce are 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 offers a great fishing experience. Doing things simple is often overlooked

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, crafted and captured

Penn, perhaps the most recognizable fishing brand in the United States, has undergone significant changes in recent years.  Fortunately, much of the change is isolated

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

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 Van Staal VR150 is an absolute military tank, with hints of nuclear submarine, and with Ferrari accents.

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 reels that could be on a list of the best baitcasting reels for the money.  In many ways,

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.  The Black is the most affordable

Backlash will not only ruin your chances of catching fish, but also make your day on the water a lot more difficult than it needs