Spinning Reels

The Pflueger Patriarch spinning reel is a high-quality reel that I would place at the high end of what I refer to as the Deluxe category of reels between $101 …

The Penn Spinfisher V spinning reel is just as the name would suggest, the 5th generation of the Spinfisher reel. It was first released at ICAST in 2012, where it …

Sometimes, we must decide between the “jack of all trades” option and the “one and done” option. I find that many reels fit this description when it comes to fishing …

In this review, I will examine the newest Penn Slammer saltwater spinning series of reels. The Penn Slammer III was released in 2016 and won the best new product at …

The Penn Fierce II or Penn Fierce 2 is a quality reel from a great manufacturer that has been around for decades, so I have decided to review it. The …

If you are looking for a great spinning reel without breaking the bank, you must look no further. Okuma Fishing is a brand that has existed for over 30 years. …

In this review of the Okuma Avenger reel, we will examine the two models in this series. First is the Okuma Avenger B and then the Okuma Avenger ABF “B” series. …

The Daiwa Saltist spinning reel is, as the name implies, a reel designed specifically for saltwater fishing. The Daiwa Saltist fishing reel comes in 7 models ranging from a SALTIST2500 to …

The Shimano Stella SW Spinning Reel has been called many names, including “The King of Saltwater Spinning Reels” and “The Premier Big Game Spinning Reel on the Market Today.”  With …

Here we have the Shimano Sahara FI. This is another spinning reel from Shimano that comes packed full of the standard features you would expect from one of their reels. …