We've narrowed down the best spincast reels available, in terms of price and features. Best Overall: Zebco 33 Best for Crappie: Daiwa Underspin XD Best for Bass Fishing: Abu Garcia Max X ...

However, there’s one style of reel that’s less prone to user-induced issues — spincast reels. The ease of use of closed face reels makes them perfect learning tools for the angler just starting out.

Spincast reels—also known as “push button” or “closed face” reels—get a bad rap. That’s largely the result of the fact that, unlike most “serious” tackle like spinning reels or ...