st croix casting rod St. Rods or a Fuji VSS reel seat on spinning models. Black Bass – St. Croix

Heres a quick list of the best salmon baitcasting reels used and recommended by salmon guides and anglers

Our decision process of what makes the best reel for barbel takes into account various factors including price point, cranking power, build quality and usability to ensure we can give you the best advice on factors that will make a 'reel' different to your angling, rather than confuse you with a load of specifications

From fast flowing current to still water lakes, the War Eagle Double Willow spinnerbait will put big smallmouth in the boat

Best Portable: Garmin Striker Cast Castable Sonar best portable Garmin Striker Cast Castable Sonar Pros Affordable for anglers on a budget Active mapping creates contour maps of areas where you fish Can be used on open water or through the ice Cons Use heavy lines when casting to avoid losing it Portable fish findersand more specifically, castable fish findersare becoming increasingly popular amongst anglers looking to see whats under the water without access to a boat