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Rhimer and Schulte, who retired from lure making a few years ago, once sold them for $9 per dozen and then raised the price to $18 a dozen. They’ve been $2 each for the last 10 to 15 years, a price ...

There are plenty of great 2025 options when it comes to finding the right rod-and-reel setup for your fishing adventures.

The ice fishing for 2025 is over, reports Capt. Mike Sperry with Chautauqua Reel Outdoors. Currently, the ice is not safe. It’s time to get your boat ready. Perch will be ready when you can get out ...

Angling Times lists and reviews the best reels for catching silverfish. These smaller options have the finesse required for ...

But Okuma nailed it with this reel by redesigning their classic spinning reel to produce the new Okuma Ceymar Tactical Spinning Reel. Known as a premier reel producer for decades, Okuma’s care ...

Spincast reels—also known as “push button” or “closed face” reels—get a bad rap. That’s largely the result of the fact that, unlike most “serious” tackle like spinning reels or ...

As a seasoned angler, I've learned the best fishing reels are an absolute must-have. The spinning reel's versatility is ...

Even the most stubborn, hard-core power bass fishermen have learned in recent years that spinning reels for bass have their place. They particularly excel for finesse techniques like dropshotting, Ned ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › While casting a spinning rod and reel can quickly be taught to young children, there ...