There’s a generally-accepted premise that freshwater anglers move from the least complex form of fishing reel types to the most difficult to master as they progress in the sport. That typically means ...

Even the best anglers in the world occasionally fall victim to the dreaded backlash. Casting a baitcasting reel without modulating the spool speed causes fishing line to pile up, creating a terrible ...

We started fishing with a spincast rig and we mastered the spinning reel, but we will encounter situations that demand a baitcasting rig. A baitcasting reel has an open face. The spool rotates ...

The following was written by Syracuse University intern Garrick Otero, who attend this past Saturday's seminar about spinning vs. bait casting reels at Bass Pro Shops at the Fingerlakes Mall. Otero ...

If you’re just getting started with bass fishing, you’ll quickly notice that experienced anglers seem to use one of two distinctly different styles of fishing reels. But how do they choose between a ...

There's no shortage of reasons to keep a few spinning reels in the boat. Perhaps you haven't yet mastered a baitcasting reel or maybe the fishing conditions require you to downsize your bait selection ...

A level wind baitcasting rod and reel combination is a valuable tool for most freshwater fishing and many light tackle saltwater applications. They provide a direct connection to a lure or bait, and ...