Today, we're talking casting reels. With the weather getting colder, and Christmas right around the corner, now's the time to talk some gear, and if you're lucky... buy some new gear. A number of ...

We just completed the most comprehensive side-by-side testing of spinning reels ever conducted. Over the last month, I tested 22 spinning reels on various fisheries to determine which ones currently ...

Selecting a fishing reel that fits both your needs and your budget can be a daunting task. Hundreds of options are available, and if you’re not sure what you’re looking for, it can quickly become ...

Spincast reels—also known as “push button” or “closed face” reels—get a bad rap. That’s largely the result of the fact that, unlike most “serious” tackle like spinning reels or baitcasting reels, many ...

Spinning reels are more popular than ever. Once considered beginner tackle, they've gained pro-angler attention for finesse ...

Scott Einsmann is Outdoor Life’s gear editor. He oversees the gear team’s editors and writers who are subject matter experts ...

Choosing the best fishing rod and reel combo doesn’t have to break the bank. For bass anglers who want to level up their bass fishing gear without paying premium prices, one clever trick is to ...

TEACH A man to fish, and you let him hold your favorite rod and reel for a day. Teach a man how to find his own rod and reel, and you’ve addicted him for life. A lot of attention gets paid to lures ...

When John and Tucker Bass moved from Tennessee, they were unsure about Wyoming’s bass fishing. Then Tucker, 12, caught a ...

Tis the season... the fishing gear shopping season. Up here in Wisconsin, it's been cold... really cold. Ice fishing is already underway across much of the state, even on the smaller lakes in the ...