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 ...

Many little kids start out fishing with a closed-face, push-button reel before learning how to cast a spinning reel. They’re great for beginners, but by age 5, I had both of my kids using a spinning ...

Last week we talked about fishing rod tips, today we're going to talk about fishing reels. The first decision you need to ...

Every angler needs a rod and reel, but knowing what to get can be daunting. Sporting goods stores have vast selections of rods and reels. There are baitcasting reels bearing a dizzying array of ...