Spinning reels are more popular than ever. Once considered beginner tackle, they've gained pro-angler attention for finesse fishing and forward-facing sonar. As a result, a new generation of spinning ...

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 ...

Spinning gear used to be frowned upon by many “serious” bass anglers, but better drag systems and better lines — combined with increasingly skittish fish — mean that it’s become a default choice in ...

Team members, Mark Sawyer, James Furness and Aidan Bordiuk have been testing a variety of spinning reels from chucking big ...