How to Make Your First Cast. Now that you’re a bit more familiar with the parts of your spinning reel, let’s assume it’s spooled up with fresh fishing line and is ready to go.

3000 size: Open water fishing for catfish, walleye, lake trout, pike, and muskie. Saltwater Spinning Reel Size Guide. When saltwater fishing, the spinning reel size selection is a bit more difficult.

A level wind baitcasting rod and reel combination is a valuable tool for most freshwater fishing and many light tackle saltwater applications. They provide a direct connection to a lure or bait, and ...

When saltwater fishing, the spinning reel size selection is a bit more difficult. The reason why is purely due to how many different species inhabit similar areas along the shoreline, offshore ...

Bass Fishing. How to Cast a Baitcast Reel (Do not fear the Backlash!) Posted: May 8, 2025 | Last updated: May 8, 2025. Welcome to Bass Fishing DFW! 🎣🔥 If you’re into giant bass, urban ...

When I started fly fishing for trout, I was told to focus on making short, accurate casts.I think it was good advice, for the most part. On many trout rivers, the ability to cast a fly 40 feet is ...

How to Prevent Line Twist. The simplest way to stop your line from twisting is to use a swivel. If you're casting a spinner or spoon, a simple ball-bearing swivel snapped between your bait and ...

Fishing Tips: How to Use a Slip Bobber Effectively Once you're rigged, bait up, then cast out. Your line will sink down until the bobber stop prevents further progress.

When spooling any reel, you want the filler spool to mirror how the reel functions during the cast. Or, more simply, you want to put the line on a reel the same way it will come off the reel.