Choosing your next offshore reel

Offshore fishing can be harsh on reels. Constant salt spray, getting bashed around in the boat and hooking big angry fish will soon test the durability of any reel.

The exact type of offshore fishing you do will dictate the type of reel that best suits your needs, and then there’s the budget to consider as well. With the price of fuel and other boating expenses, any new reel purchase needs to be carefully considered. There’s no point in emptying your hip pocket for something that isn’t quite up to the task...