Are Cadence Fishing Reels Actually Worth the Hype?

I've spent a lot of time testing cadence fishing reels over the last few seasons, and honestly, they've changed how I look at budget-friendly gear. There was a time, not too long ago, where if you wanted a reel that didn't feel like a grinding coffee mill after three trips, you had to drop at least two hundred bucks. Then Cadence kind of showed up out of nowhere with a different business model, promising high-end features for basically half the price of the "big name" legacy brands. ...

May 23, 2026 · 6 min · Shoemaker Briggs