Our trout fishing expert spent months torture-testing the most durable, innovative, and affordable trout spinning reels to find the best of the year By Mark Taylor May 06, 2025 Photo/Ryan Chelius ...

Testing Saltwater, Trout, and Panfish Reels. The saltwater, trout, and panfish selections were made by Outdoor Life contributors who did dedicated testing in their respective fields of expertise. You ...

The combination of lightweight design and durability with functionality and appearance help make the Pflueger President XT the perfect all-around trout reel. When combined with a reasonable price tag, ...

Brady Wettlaufer accomplished both feats after reeling in a 26.5-inch, 12.5-pound rainbow trout at Steamboat Lake to earn a potential lake-record on Aug. 8.

Fishing Reel Report Cram Session: Brown Trout. Fishing columnist Jordan Rodriguez gives a deep dive on the brown trout, one of Idaho’s largest and most aggressive river predators.

The best trout spinning reels can put more fish in the net. These are our experts' favorite lightweight reels for trout fishing from Shimano, Abu Garcia, and more.