Unlike fly reels and baitcasting reels, the mechanics don’t change with a spinning reel no matter what you’re casting, so once you learn the basics, it’s like riding a bicycle. For the rest ...

C hoosing the right reel for bass fishing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Baitcasting and spinning reels each have their strengths, and knowing when to use the ...

Baitcasting reels are compact, with a spool of line mounted ... Eventually, as you’re casting, a big tangled mess of line will come flopping off of your reel. It’s not pretty and it will ...