How to Make Your First Casts Okay, now that you’ve got that, let’s assume you have a new baitcasting reel all spooled up on a rod and you’re eager to try. You don’t want to read about all ...

Shimano Shimano Baitcaster Pros and Cons Most baitcasting reels have a thumb bar that an angler depresses, holding a thumb lightly against the line, before releasing it during the cast. To reengage ...

Baitcaster basics This is the fourth in a series about learning the art of fishing. April 23, 2020 at 2:25 a.m. | Updated April 23, 2020 at 2:25 a.m. by Bryan Hendricks ...

I’ll bet I have baitcasting tackle in my hand between 80-and-90-percent of the time I’m fishing. But for that other ten-to-twenty-percent, my spinning rods are invaluable.

A 5.2:1 reel, for example, turns the spool 5.2 times for each complete turn of the handle. The higher the number, the "faster" the reel. Fast reels are best for big fish.

Edible and medicinal plants in Clark County, and tips for keeping your casting reel clean. We hit the coves at Lake Cumberland as host, Chad Miles, shows a winning technique for fishing swim baits ...

Discover whether a baitcast or spinning reel is better for your bass fishing style. Learn the pros and cons of each, tips for beginners, and expert advice on reel selection.