[Be sure to click through all the images in the gallery above. The last four images include photos and specs of 20 quality offshore spinning reels from top-of-the-line manufacturers.]The monster amberjack thumped my metal jig and headed straight for the wreck, testing both my drag and knot-tying skills. It was time to put the hammer down, since I was seconds away from breaking off. I maxed out the drag and put an inspiring arc into my spinning rod, daring the AJ to continue its power dive. Who would win this battle, tackle or tail?The zinging of the reel stopped enough for me to pump a few short cranks and pull the reef donkey’s head away from the structure. Slowly, I regained some line and some confidence. I was still in for a lengthy fight, but my offshore spinner had won the encounter.There’s nothing like using a spinning reel in ...![Sport Fishing Mag]()
