From budget spinning reels to large baitcasters, our picks for the best surf fishing reels will cast a mile and last many seasons.

The best surf fishing reels hold up to any saltwater angling situation. Our expert narrowed down his favorite reels, from spinning to conventional, from Penn, Shimano, and more.

1. Beach-Bum Tackle The surf sharks of the mid-Atlantic and Northeast average 3 to 6 feet long and top out at around 100 pounds, making them the perfect size for the same tackle used to throw bait ...