Fishing Gear Reviews

The Speedster is a reel for when you want a super high rate of retrieval to recover line on the bottom of the boat or beat the fish that is charging you head-on. A narrow spool and large outside diameter combine to deliver speed that just can’t be matched in...

The Tyee is fully machined from solid bar-stock aluminum and then hard anodized for protection from the elements. The mid-arbor spool allows you to quickly retrieve loose line while the heavy-duty one-way disc drag keeps you from having too much of it lying around. Available in gold, blue or dark...

Slow-action is what it’s all about with Sage’s Circa series. Crisp loading at a slower tempo results in pinpoint accuracy and delicate presentations. The rods come in a green tea colour with olive primary wraps and slate trim. Like the rest of the Sage line, the Circa rods use Fuji...

Made to handle big halibut and salmon, the MR2 is a single action, “knuckle buster” style reel made for durability and long-lasting performance. Ideal for downrigging, the MR2 features a frame-side free spool lever that places the spool into a drag-less mode, allowing for quick drops to a desired depth.

A spinning reel doesn’t come along everyday with the lightweight properties of graphite and the strength of an all-metal body. The Revo Premier provides the best of both worlds in a one of a kind package. Abu Garcia’s NanoShield technology creates parts up to 300% stronger than the same graphite...

The new Rapala Classic Drifter center pin reel is fully CNC machined from bar- stock aircraft aluminum and has an anodized finish for corrosion resistance. Other features include: 2x ABEC premium Japanese bearings, custom shaped Delrin handle knobs, a large diameter 4.75-inch spool that provides low inertia spool startups, which...

Shimano’s flagship spinning reel, the Stella FE, is loaded with high-end features. X-Ship makes the handle easier to turn with or without a load thus enabling the angler to feel the lightest of bites. A magnesium frame lets the reel be light yet tough and 14 ARB bearings help keep...