#2. Daiwa Certate-HA Mag Sealed Spinning Reel ($500 @ Amazon.com)
We’re not sure how or why it works so damn perfectly, but trust us when we tell you Daiwa’s reel spins tighter than a Tom Brady spiral. Its bearing and gear box are sealed from moisture, and a carbon construction keeps it light without sacrificing strength. You could reel in the Loch Ness Monster this beast. Seriously.
