Here we cover everything you need to know about fishing reels. This means we look at conventional reels, baitcasters, and spinning reels for both fresh and saltwater.
Do you love spending time on the ice fishing? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler, having the best ice fishing reel for your needs is important. In this post, we’ll share our picks for the 10 best ice fishing reels for 2023. These reels are perfect for catching a variety of fish in
We always get excited when new reels hit the market, and the Florida Fishing Products Osprey didn’t disappoint. I had a chance to talk with Tim, one of the owners, and he hooked us up with the Osprey 4000 for a recent trip to Baja. I told him that we were planning to go
Understanding your reel parts can be overhelming. It seems like every year manufacturers add more complexity and innovations that make catching fish easier, but at-home repairs a challenge. In this article, we share with you what we’ve learned over the years when it comes to all things fishing reels. Overview Fishing reels are essentially
When it comes to saltwater fishing, whether you are fishing inshore flats, jetties, or on a charter, a saltwater spinning reel outperforms most if not all conventional saltwater reels… 5 Best Saltwater Spinning Reels for 2023 Penn Slammer III [amazon box=”B01IDEP4G4″] The nice thing about the Slammer III family is that Penn did a good
I get asked a lot, “what is finesse fishing?” Well, you’re in luck! I’m sharing what you should know about finesse fishing and what it’s all about, including the gears, guide, and techniques! Listen to more fishing tips on the Cast & Spear Podcast What is Finesse Fishing Finesse fishing is all about presentation. Some
When it comes to chasing MONSTER catfish, you need the best catfish rods and reels you can get your hands on. I have personally seen some of what I thought were “good” reels stripped out by a big catfish…not to mention broke fishing rods. Using the perfect setup with the best catfishing tips, you’re bound
Ultralight spinning reels are popular with finesse anglers who use light line to work the lightest lures. Especially when fishing heavily pressured water you want a setup that’s nimble to present just the right action to elicit the strike. The best ultralight spinning reel will be between size 500 and 2500. Since you’re using light
The best spinning reel to use for bass fishing is one of the many heavily debated topics among anglers. Each has their own opinion as to what makes the “best” spinning reel for bass. One theory is that the old tried and true reels are the best. It is true they hold up well. However,
Spincast reels aren’t just for children! They are serious reels and are some of the fastest on the market. It’s time for your bait to scream and get the attention of fish far and wide! Spincast reels were first introduced by ZEBCO in 1949. They were an attempt to end the issue of backlash in
A great spinning reel is one of the most important investments an angler can make. Yet, in order for it to produce the best results, it must have the best fishing line for spinning reels. Fishing lines have been around since 1667. The best fishing lines in these times used catgut. Silk fishing lines began showing
The best surf fishing reel is the Diawa BG based on its low cost and robustness. If you’re looking for an upgraded spinning reel, the Daiwa BG MQ is another popular option used by loads of surf fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico. Down in Baja, the Daiwa Saltist is a popular option for going