Choosing the right reel for bass fishing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Baitcasting and spinning reels ...

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, ...

This winter, I set out to test some of the best Shimano reels available, from spinning reels to baitcasters. The test logistics included many moving parts like target species, reel size, and ...