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 ...

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 ...

A long time ago we made a video on how to spool a spinning reel to prevent line twist: however it was at low quality, and was hard to see the line. So we've redone it (due to massive popular demand).

IF you have ever tried replacing the line on all of your reels at the end of a long season you will soon realise that it can be an arduous task. There’s more to spooling a reel than meets the eye and ...

Few things in fishing are more aggravating than a cast shortened or abruptly halted by line twist, line tangles or a wind knot. Tangled fishing line is a minor inconvenience with schooling fish, ...

Good reels for casting are available in both spin and overhead versions. Spin reels are generally easier to cast with, however, casting with overhead reels can be mastered with some practice. Personal ...

Q: How do I attach braided backing line to the reel spool so it doesn’t slip? A: The easiest method I’ve found is to cut a section of duct tape exactly the width of the spool shaft and make one wrap ...

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 ...