We tested the best spinning reels under $100 by using them to catch everything from 1-pound crappie to 40-inch muskie. Whether you’re shopping around for your first spinning reel or looking to replace ...
Saltwater and freshwater spinning reels are a breed apart. To survive the demands of offshore, inshore, and backwater fishing, a saltwater spinning reel has to be tough and powerful while maintaining ...
When it comes to investing in the best spinning reels, anglers don't need to break the bank or dive deep into research. Nowadays, there's are dozens of affordable, well-made reels out there that make ...
Today's Fishing Q&A is about the difference between spinning reels and baitcasting reels, what are good baits for grass carp, ...
We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Owen James Burke After new testing, our new runner-up pick is the Penn Battle IV Spinning ...
As the dog days of summer come to a close and water temperatures begin to fall, trout fishing across the country picks up again. Autumn is also one of the best times of the year to catch giant ...
We tested many fishing reels and conducted the Hajimari Spinning Reel Reviews. If you love the idea of fishing with your friends and family (who doesn’t, by the way?) then this Hajimari Spinning Reel ...
As he delivered the thick walled, 7-foot cardboard tube to my doorstep, the UPS driver asked, good-naturedly, “just how many fishing poles do you need?” I took no offense to his observation, one ...
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 ...
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Best saltwater spinning reels for 2026

Here’s an observation I've picked up over five decades fishing the Virginia coast: spinning reels and saltwater do not mix.
Spinning reels are extremely versatile. They can be paired with a good dropshot rod to fish in deep water, used to reel in hair jigs across structure, or skip wacky rigs under docks for lethargic ...