Over the past couple of months, I’ve been putting a handful of trout-sized spinning reels to the test on my local waters. The collection was diverse, covering a wide range of price points and ...

Here are my picks for the best trout spinning reels for a variety of situations. When choosing a reel for trout consider the size of the trout you’re targeting, the body of water, and the lures you’ll ...

After a summer of sweeping hooksets and screaming drags, I feel confident recommending the reels below to any angler looking to upgrade their baitcasting reel. I spent months fishing for smallmouth, ...

reels and live bait in a refrigerator. He has been open since last April, shortly before the beginning of trout season. “We needed one around here” because another bait shop had closed ...