I have to confess that I sometimes lose track of reel prices. The three main spinning reel brands that I use are Penn, Tsunami, and Daiwa. Among those are multiple models that range in price from ...

Two months ago, Daiwa released its new Aird 80H casting reel at ICAST 2025. The reel comes in right at $100, but has proven itself to be as good as several other reels that cost twice as much. And in ...

I remember the feeling of owning that cutting-edge fishing technology at that young age. Obviously, the fish don’t stand a chance now, I thought, very incorrectly. In my much less experienced fishing ...

In 1981, Daiwa introduced its innovative Magforce reel, a fishing tool that promised to eliminate backlash. Raiders of the Lost Ark was a big box office hit and a little startup cable channel called ...

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The Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT is the latest spinning reel to be released by one of the long standing leaders in that realm. Daiwa has an iconic lineup of spinning gear, and this new addition just won the ...

A spinning reel is probably your most important piece of fishing gear, and with the amount of equipment you can buy to go fishing, that’s saying a lot. Especially for beginner and intermediate anglers ...

A reliable fishing reel is at the heart of any angler’s setup. The best fishing reels hold, dispense and retrieve line, all while serving as your primary tool for hauling in fish. While there are ...

When it comes to investing in the best spinning reels, anglers don't need to break the bank or dive deep into research. Nowadays, there's are dozens of affordable, well-made reels out there that make ...

Spinning reels were historically plagued by line twists and balky drag systems, but the wide range of open-faced reels on the market today leave those stereotypes in the dust. Even at a bargain price, ...