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Frosty hands, frozen water, and the inevitable sharp edges they create have always necessitated simple, streamlined, yet steadfast ice fishing reels. For over 20 years, I’ve trusted a quiver of ...

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

A reliable fishing reel is at the heart of any angler’s setup. The best fishing reels hold, dispense and retrieve line, all while serving as your primary tool for hauling in fish. While there are ...

We tested and reviewed the best spinning rod and reel combos. Whether you're saltwater fishing or chasing bass, here are our ...

Fishing reels come in all manner of shapes, colours and sizes, which can make deciding which is best for your budget a very difficult task indeed. The reel market has a lot of confusing terms and ...

Spinning reels are extremely versatile. They can be paired with a dropshot rod to fish in deep water, used to drag hair jigs across structure, or rigged to skip wacky baits under docks. Bass-specific ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." TEACH A man to fish, and you let him hold your favorite rod and reel for a day. Teach a man how to find ...

Today’s baitcasting reels bear a passing resemblance to the first one I bought in 1983 as a tween, but in terms of performance there’s little comparison. Today’s reels are lighter, are more durable, ...