Spinning Reels

Learn about what is drag on a fishing reel, covering defining the mechanics of drag and why drag matters for line integrity.

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In this review, I will look at the Pflueger Purist Spinning Reel, the next model based on the Pflueger President Spinning Reel. One of the things that I like about this …

The Quantum Cabo PTSE was released in 2015 after being completely redesigned.  When Quantum redesigned the Cabo, they kept the name for marketing purposes but effectively came out with an …

When I was at ICAST in 2017, the winner of the “Best of Category – New Saltwater Reel” award was the Shimano Sustain FI. The Shimano Sustain has been around for …

In this review of the Daiwa Saltist Back Bay LT spinning reel, I will discuss the features that make it a versatile option for many different types of fishing, particularly …

Buckle up and get ready to pick your jaw up off the floor. In this Daiwa Certate LT Spinning Reel review, we introduce a new design that you won’t find …

The Penn Pursuit II or Penn Pursuit 2 is the entry-level reel in the Penn series of spinning reels and is an affordable reel that features a very lightweight and …

The Penn Conflict was introduced in the fall of 2013 and is positioned just above the Penn Battle II and below the Penn Clash. The Penn Conflict is designed towards …

In this review of the Daiwa Coastal SV, we take a look at a new-sized baitcaster designed specifically for inshore fishing making this ideal for Gulf Coast redfish and speckled …