While casting a spinning rod and reel can quickly be taught to young children, there are certain steps you must take to ensure that the process is efficient, tangle-free and that both distance and ...

A level wind baitcasting rod and reel combination is a valuable tool for most freshwater fishing and many light tackle saltwater applications. They provide a direct connection to a lure or bait, and ...

Leaning how to cast a spinning rod and reel takes practice. The more you do it, the better you get. But knowing the basics can go a long way. Capt. Ken Cooper, a fellow fishing writer and an active ...

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

Well-balanced fishing tackle is easy to cast and retrieve, and catches more fish. It's a very basic concept in the fishing tackle industry, and encourages anglers to buy a matched fishing combo ...

the right way? Because anything can fail during a fishing trip. Your hook might bend out during a fight. You might lose the handle screw in your reel, rendering it useless. The tip of your rod can ...

Get big results without breaking the bank! This beautiful bass shows the power of a well-chosen rod and reel combo, proving you don’t need to spend over your budget to to find fishing success. / Kurt ...

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 ...