The last thing you need is to hook into the fish of your dreams and find your reel isn’t up to the task. To help you avoid that fate, I’ve used my musky fishing experience as well as input from ...

Today, we’ll cover precisely what features modern anglers must consider for their next fishing reel. We will also review our top picks for the best fishing reels in production. These reels have ...

A retractable extension cord reel isn’t a must in every homeowner’s arsenal but will truly be a time saver when rolling and unrolling cord. Not saying that it is a game-changer for people with weak ...

Surf fishing is incredibly hard on all gear and tackle, but the best surf fishing reels are up for the challenge. The reason so many reels struggle in the surf is due to the corrosive and ...

If you’ve ever used the words “tangled”, “clogged”, "messy", or “kinks” to describe your garden hose, you may need a retractable garden hose reel. Our team has been testing this tool for years, and ...

The Giraffe Tools Retractable Garden Hose Reel is ideal for large gardens due to its ample hose length of 130ft, allowing it to reach all areas effectively. The smooth auto-retract system enables the ...

A hose reel is a convenient tool to keep the excess hose out of the workspace. A hose reel cart with wheels is even more convenient when you have to move the hose to different places, especially if ...

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We took to the sea to test the best spinning rods and reels. Photo: Owen James Burke Then came the testing. I fished with lures with all of the gear, and I set everything from small minnows and ...