Q: What is the best gear ratio for inshore spinning reels? I find gear ratio to be less of a factor in inshore fishing. If you are fishing live bait, most of the time your bait is sitting so the ...

I’ll start with the spinning reel, since it is generally thought of as the best reel for bass fishing beginners. Limited ...

If you’re fishing for small trout in small rivers ... We took to the sea to test the best spinning rods and reels. Photo: Owen James Burke Then came the testing. I fished with lures with all ...

As a seasoned angler, I've learned the best fishing reels are an absolute must-have. The spinning reel's versatility is unmatched. From the precision required for dropshotting to the cranking ...

Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

Let’s be honest, when you think of fishing with a spinning rod your mind pictures someone on the bank, maybe fishing a worm or cricket, for bream or honestly anything ...