There's no shortage of reasons to keep a few spinning reels in the boat. Perhaps you haven't yet mastered a baitcasting reel or maybe the fishing conditions require you to downsize your bait selection ...

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 ...

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 ...

Spooling a spinning reel is an essential skill for any angler. Properly spooled line ensures smooth casting, reduces the risk of knots, and prolongs the life of your fishing line. Follow these 12 ...

When loading a spinning or baitcasting reel with fishing line, make sure the line comes off the top of the spool (as shown), and not the bottom, when employing a helper to complete this task.

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 ...