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 ...

Finally, after years of suffering tangled messes when changing out fly line, I've found a device that is both inexpensive and good, surprisingly good. When a Simple Task Turns into a Tangled Nightmare ...

Even the best anglers in the world occasionally fall victim to the dreaded backlash. Casting a baitcasting reel without ...

One way to greatly increase the line capacity of an offshore reel is to use a backing of hollow-core braided line. Pound for pound, braid has a much thinner diameter than monofilament, so it’s ...

Fly reels for trout fishing serve two main roles: To hold your fly line and backing and to have a drag capable of tiring out a fish during a fight. Pairing the right reel with your fly rod will help ...

The amount of new fly anglers entering the river in the past year has been astounding. Urbanites across Colorado are heading to the mountains for a much needed COVID-19 escape. Even locals who have ...