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 ...

Quality baitcasting rods for bass start well under a hundred dollars and can reach $500, $600 or even over a thousand dollars for custom, technique-specific rods. The sweet spot seems to be between ...

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.

Below are the results of my test, along with recommendations for the best baitcasting reels for under $100. Best Overall: Lew’s Speed Spool Gen 3. Best for Power Fishing: Shimano SLX A 150.

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.