Bauer Fly Reel Reviews

Bauer fly reels are serious tools built for serious anglers. Their premium machined construction and powerful drag systems are built to handle everything from large steelhead on West Coast rivers to demanding saltwater gamefish. These aren't reels you buy because they look good. You buy a Bauer because you want a reel that won't let you down when it counts.

Drag performance, build quality, and craftsmanship - those were the criteria we applied when putting 15+ Bauer reels through freshwater and saltwater evaluations side by side with the competition. The individual model reviews with full findings are below.