As he delivered the thick walled, 7-foot cardboard tube to my doorstep, the UPS driver asked, good-naturedly, “just how many fishing poles do you need?” I took no offense to his observation, one ...

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 ...

Believe it or not, a fishing line spooler can be the first step in landing the fish of a lifetime. After all, when targeting big fish, nothing is more important than good fishing line. If the line ...

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 ...

Saltwater and freshwater spinning reels are a breed apart. To survive the demands of offshore, inshore, and backwater fishing, a saltwater spinning reel has to be tough and powerful while maintaining ...