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 ...

For comparison, baitcast reels usually start around 6:1, and some models are even reaching as fast as 10:1 now. Just to ...

Most baitcasting reels have a thumb bar that an angler depresses, holding a thumb lightly against the line, before releasing it during the cast. To reengage the reel, the angler simply turns the ...

A baitcasting rod is identifiable by small-diameter, low mounted line guides. Unlike the large-diameter guides of a spinning rod, a baitcasting rod's guides are narrow to smoothly direct line ...

When picking out a baitcasting rod, you'll want to consider a few things, starting with your budget. There are a lot of quality rods on the market now for $100 and a few great ones for even less ...

How to Make Your First Casts. Okay, now that you’ve got that, let’s assume you have a new baitcasting reel all spooled up on a rod and you’re eager to try.

Bass Pro Shops in Auburn offered a seminar about baitcasting vs. spinning reels on Saturday. Craig Nels, Tournament bass fisherman, guide, and sales associate for Bass Pro Shops, ...

Historically, most baitcasting reels came with the handle on the right side. This is a poor choice for most right handed anglers, because it forces them to cast left and reel right, or cast right, and ...

Don't fear the baitcaster. "I don't think utilizing a bait caster is absolutely necessary to succeed at fishing -- it's certainly not necessary to have a good time," says Devin Denman, founder of ...

For comparison, baitcast reels usually start around 6:1, and some models are even reaching as fast as 10:1 now. Just to clarify, this isn’t really a power issue but more of a speed issue.