The Shimano NASCI FC was recommended most. Along with the Shimano NASCI FC, the three other spinning reels on this list all have an MSRP below $100. I took these reels out on the water and tested ...

We based our selections on the following criteria: Old school Shimano fans may be hesitant to give up their time-tested round reels Shimano initially developed the wide-ranging Tranx series to ...

It’s been 30-years since I’ve experienced Magforce’s anti-backlash control. Could it still work? Could it become part of my current bass fishing arsenal?

Since most manufacturers seem to combo their own gear using an approximate 50/50 split of the rod vs reel value, so do most ...