A good baitcasting combo should have a smooth reel and a well-balanced rod, and should be easy to set up for beginners. Here are a few of the best baitcaster combos I recommend from first-hand ...

There are plenty of great 2025 options when it comes to finding the right rod-and-reel setup for your fishing adventures.

These reels hang beneath the rod, and the line is guided ... my spinning setup is absolutely essential. Think of it this way: a baitcaster is your go-to for accuracy and power, while a spinning ...

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. You don’t want to read about all the nuances just yet.

It is a common misconception that rod and reel combos are lower quality than what you would get from rods and reels sold separately. The truth is there are plenty of quality combos from top-notch ...

Nevertheless, some bass anglers refuse to use anything but a baitcaster. That’s too bad, because modern spinning reels, especially but not exclusively the higher-end models, are functional works of ...