Casting reels are the foundation of many bass fishing setups. And you can do a lot with a good baitcaster, from skipping jigs to bombing frogs to winding spinnerbaits to winching in crankbaits. And ...

A baitcasting reel combines the precision of a Swiss watch and the power of a hydraulic winch. That's why a casting reel requires precision bearings, a high-speed spool and responsive brakes to cast a ...

This past summer, the editors asked me to conduct a rigorous, thorough test to find the best casting reels for bass fishing. I immediately jumped at the opportunity and started to plan. Similar to ...

Since I discovered Lew's baitcasting reels, I've parked my Calcuttas. The Shimano Calcutta baitcaster has been my favorite stream reel since 2006, when I began specializing in light baitcasting ...

The Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic ends tomorrow (3/27) and one of the best deals you can grab before it ends is on the Lew’s Custom XP Baitcast Combo. It’s $60 off, which drops the price to ...