Bass Fishing Best Of Articles
Best NEW Spinning Reels of 2025
Best NEW Rods and Reels for 2025
Covering all of the latest and greatest releases this year, the Best Of Rods & Reels of 2025 article series is meant to highlight standout releases and simplify your shopping experience. Whether you're looking for a budget rod to fill out your lineup, kicking the tires for your first spinning reel, or need a beefed up casting reel for swimbaits, we have analyzed all of the new releases to help making the shopping process smoother! For more info click the articles below!
Best New Rods
A category packed with innovation, the Best New Rods of 2025 article was a tough one to narrow down. St. Croix's polished X2 Series took top honors, while Ark impressed with a host of budget-friendly options debuted at the Bassmaster Classic. Daiwa, Shimano, and Lew's also delivered a number of premium rod releases at ICAST this year!
Best New Casting Reels
Featuring refreshed favorites, along with exciting newcomers, the Best New Casting Reels of 2025 showcases premium reel manufactures, like Shimano, Daiwa, Lew's, Bates, Abu Garcia, and Ark! Covering everything from wallet-friendly builds to oversized saltwater reels, the Best New Casting Reels of 2025 is a must-read if you're in the market for a new baitcaster!
Best New Spinning Reels
Spinning tackle saw a huge resurgence across the board this year, fueled by bait finesse trends and a growing popularity of jighead minnows. On the reel side, finesse-focused models like Shimano Exsence and Daiwa Ballistic MQ LT stole the show for the Best New Spinning Reels of 2025. Other notable standouts were released from Lew's and 13 Fishing. For more info make sure to check out the full article.
