Fishing tackle can be as basic as a pole, a length of line, a weight and a baited hook. That’s seldom good enough, though. There’s something in human nature that never settles for the status quo and ...

Outside of fly fishing, the are four main types of reels for fishing, and which one you choose can make a difference to your success. Maybe you’re new to fishing. Maybe you’ve been at it for a while ...

There are as many types of fishing reels as there are types of fishing. Big, small, fast, slow, spinning, baitcasting, trolling and jigging-there's a reel for every type of angler. Before asking what ...

One summertime pleasure we can all enjoy while social distancing: fishing. Fishing has its own rewards, and more families are fishing these days, as well as finding the old tackle, which can be a bit ...

If you’re a fishing enthusiast, you’ve probably used a fishing reel at some point. Its working principle might not be obvious, but there’s a distinct difference between how each type of fishing reel ...

I think it’s fair to say that the average angler gravitates toward the latest and greatest developments in tackle. Don’t get me wrong, I do too. I’m always eager to try a new lure on my home waters, ...

Last week we talked about fishing rod tips, today we're going to talk about fishing reels. The first decision you need to make is: do you want to go with a baitcaster reel or a spinning reel? Each ...

Colorful fishing lures seem to be baiting the hooks of collectors. The bright eyes and colors add to the appeal, as does the sentimental value that many collectors can connect to their pastime of ...

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