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 ...

Choosing the right reel for bass fishing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Baitcasting and spinning reels ...

A baitcasting reel combines the precision of a Swiss watch and the power of a hydraulic winch. That's why a casting reel requires precision bearings, a high-speed spool and responsive brakes to cast a ...

When I first started fishing in the 1980s, baitcasting reels were mysterious and a little bit daunting. The old-timers told us tales of monstrous “bird’s nests” and “backlashes,” which they euphemized ...