I’m often asked to recommend a reasonably priced spinning reel for surf applications. For me, the answer is obvious. The Penn Spinfisher VI reel is the best spinning reel choice, and some version of ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Owen James Burke After new testing, our new runner-up pick is the Penn Battle ...

Imagine a fishery where you throw metal lures as far as possible, and then skip them back to shore as fast as you can. I just described how I, and many others, fish for false albacore. It’s a popular ...

This past summer, the editors asked me to conduct a rigorous, thorough test to find the best casting reels for bass fishing. I immediately jumped at the opportunity and started to plan. Similar to ...

Penn brought a whole new look to its line of tried‑and-trusted International reels by introducing a new silver color. Previously only available as part of Penn’s Custom Shop, the silver reels are ...