Top Pick
Reels
PENN Battle IV
Tough all-metal spinning reel that shrugs off salt and big fish.
- Full metal body and sideplates
- Sealed carbon-fiber drag
- Inshore to light offshore
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Top Pick
Reels
Tough all-metal spinning reel that shrugs off salt and big fish.
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Pro
Reels
Smooth, sealed-body reel built to last on the beach or boat.
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Pro
Reels
Light, silky-smooth upgrade pick for inshore anglers.
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Budget
Reels
Budget reel with strong drag for its price.
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Best Value
Reels
Fully sealed so saltwater stays out of the gears.
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Top Pick
Tools
Corrosion-resistant aluminum pliers for hooks, split rings and braid.
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Budget
Rods
Nearly unbreakable all-rounder for new anglers.
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Best Value
Rods
Light carbon rod that resists twisting during the fight.
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Top Pick
Rods
Sensitive, fast rod for redfish, snook and trout.
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Pro
Rods
Forgiving action that suits live bait and popping corks.
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Best Value
Masks
Low-volume mask that's easy to clear on a breath-hold.
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Top Pick
Masks
Wide view with a low profile and soft seal.
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Pro
Masks
Frameless, close-to-face design for freedivers.
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Pro
Masks
Ultra-low volume for deeper, easier equalizing.
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Budget
Masks
Simple single-lens frameless mask that folds flat.
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Top Pick
Fins
Long fins with swappable blades so you can upgrade later.
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Pro
Fins
Stiffer plastic blade with a punchy kick.
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Best Value
Fins
Good-value long fins with camo options.
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Budget
Fins
Easy-kicking classic for beginners and long sessions.
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Budget
Fins
Budget-friendly first pair of long fins.
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Top Pick
Essentials
Flexible, valve-free snorkel made for freediving.
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Budget
Essentials
Grippy 3 mm neoprene gloves to protect hands.
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Budget
Essentials
Small locking-sheath knife for cutting line.
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Top Pick
Essentials
Replacement speargun band with stainless wishbone, ready to rig.
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Pro
Essentials
Connects gun to float so you can surface and still track the fish.
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Top Pick
Essentials
Float with dive flag and room for spare gear.
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Best Value
Essentials
Low-drag orange float with regulation dive flag.
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Best Value
Regulators
Simple, rugged starter regulator with backup octopus.
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Top Pick
Regulators
Light balanced-diaphragm travel reg that breathes easy deep in the tank.
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Best Value
BCDs
Durable entry-level jacket BCD with built-in weight pockets.
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Pro
BCDs
Comfortable mid-range jacket with slide-and-lock weights.
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Budget
Dive Computers
One-button beginner computer for air and nitrox.
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Top Pick
Dive Computers
Bright color screen, rechargeable, easy two-button menus.
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