Today, even mid-priced reels are better than the state-of-the-art models from when I started and the best baitcasting reels—from Abu Garcia, Daiwa, Lew’s, and Shimano—are works of art.

In many ways, baitcasting rods are the foundation of ... One last best seller to mention is the Abu Garcia Jordan Lee Casting Rod. This one is another I haven’t personally tested, but if you ...