Smallmouth bass were practically jumping in the boat during a canoe trip down the Elk River. All was right with the world, except my buddy's spinning reel was giving him fits. Now and then he'd cast ...

The easiest fishing reel to use is a spincast reel. You press and hold a button, then release it when making a cast, allowing your line to come off the spool. Spincast reels sit on the top of the ...

Spinning reels may have a reputation for being easier to use than baitcasters, but that doesn’t mean they are entirely foolproof. While they may be more intuitive to cast, they aren’t immune to ...