While I’m sure plenty of our West Coast saltwater anglers will disagree, the reality is that baitcasters have been made and marketed primarily for the freshwater world for quite some time. Sure, you’d ...

A baitcasting reel combines the precision of a Swiss watch and the power of a hydraulic winch. That's why a casting reel requires precision bearings, a high-speed spool and responsive brakes to cast a ...

This past summer, the editors asked me to conduct a rigorous, thorough test to find the best casting reels for bass fishing. I immediately jumped at the opportunity and started to plan. Similar to ...

If you’re just getting started with bass fishing, you’ll quickly notice that experienced anglers seem to use one of two distinctly different styles of fishing reels. But how do they choose between a ...

On day two of ICAST 2024, we combed the floor for the best new fishing reels. While there weren’t as many new reels as new rods, we still found a few models worth noting. Below are six freshwater ...

We started fishing with a spincast rig and we mastered the spinning reel, but we will encounter situations that demand a baitcasting rig. A baitcasting reel has an open face. The spool rotates ...

The Bass Pro Shops Spring Fishing Classic ends tomorrow (3/27) and one of the best deals you can grab before it ends is on the Lew’s Custom XP Baitcast Combo. It’s $60 off, which drops the price to ...