To test these reels, we hit the sand to see if the reel’s features function as advertised. For the ones in the list, the answer is yes. The author with a red drum caught testing the best surf fishing ...

The best surf fishing reels hold up to any saltwater angling situation. Our expert narrowed down his favorite reels, from spinning to conventional, from Penn, Shimano, and more.

Solid is the first word that comes to mind when I think of my Tsunami SaltX reels. I was fortunate to get my hands on a SaltX 6000 early in the 2018 season, before they released it in 2019. This means ...

A surf spinning reel is a type of fishing reel specifically designed for use in ocean fishing, especially when fishing from the shore or coastal areas. This reel is often used to quickly and ...

These expert-approved spinning reels from Daiwa, Shimano, Ugly Stik, and others are easier to use, more versatile, and cheaper than specialized types.

THE new Distance Surf Arena surf reel from Okuma is designed for casting distance and handling big fish. The bog reel comes armed with a slim blade corrosion-resistant graphite body, worm shaft ...

Penn introduced the Model F around 1933, and it quickly became known for its ruggedness and reliability in the surf. Spinning reels rocketed after the 1948 introduction of the venerable ­Mitchell 300, ...

The surf is one of the most demanding fishing environments. If you want your reel to be up to the task, here are the things you should be considering By Jerry Audet May 21, 2025 ...