It's always great when you can adapt your fishing gear. But there may be times when it is a bad idea. Creating a sub-optimal rod and reel combination can drastically affect your catch rate. An...

If you've ever taken even a slight glance at fishing gear, you'll have seen there is so much choice. It doesn't get much more high-tech than reels! Choosing the right reel is vitally important. It...

Shopping for a new spinning reel? Easy, right? Wrong! Aside from a huge selection of different reel types, you’ll also find a whole host of spinning reel sizes! Which one is best for...

All rods are pretty much the same, right? Nope! You couldn't paint a masterpiece with a sharpie, could you? The same is true of your fishing. To get the best results, you've got to have the right...

Your spinning reel is the 'engine' of your setup, and like any good engine, it needs to be maintained to keep it in perfect working order. If the engine breaks down, your car, or more accurately,...

So, you’re shopping baitcasting reels and it’s time to pick a gear ratio. The topic seems complicated, but don’t let it get you discouraged. Just like you would put time into shopping lures...