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

Most companies make great reels but pair them with mediocre rods prone to breaking. Abu Garcia has fixed this with the Revo X Baitcast ... the reel has 18lbs of max drag and a large capacity ...

The slightly heavier weight also comes in handy for longer rods designed specifically for lake-run fish. A strong Abu Garcia spinning reel, like the Revo SX ... has 22 lbs of max-drag to stand ...

The best baitcasting reels of even a decade ago pale in comparison to today’s top models, which have the precision of a Swiss watch, the styling of an Italian sportscar, and the dependability of ...