For comparison, baitcast reels usually start around 6:1, and some models are even reaching as fast as 10:1 now. Just to clarify, this isn’t really a power issue but more of a speed issue.

Spinning Rod vs. Casting Rod Just like baitcasters and spinning reels are different, the rods are different too. A baitcasting rod usually has a “trigger” underneath the handle so that an angler has ...

We are constantly getting excellent questions about how to use a bastcasting reel. So we put together this video to answer ...

Selecting a fishing reel that fits both your needs and your budget can be a daunting task. Hundreds of options are available, and if you’re not sure what you’re looking for, it can quickly become ...

Bass Pro Shops in Auburn offered a seminar about baitcasting vs. spinning reels on Saturday. Craig Nels, Tournament bass fisherman, guide, and sales associate for Bass Pro Shops, taught the one ...