I love saltwater fishing. I have recently swapped the cold waters of Northern Ireland for the Caribbean sea. Although the fish species may be different, the principle remains the same. Having a solid saltwater reel is the key to success. A quality reel means you will land more fish with ease and with fewer problems. It …
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Ultralight fishing involves using light tackle to catch fish. It is a great way to get started at fishing or to kill some time. You won’t pull any monster out. But, the experience will be equally exciting as the fish and gear are on the same level. Choosing the right ultralight spinning reel is no different …
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Catfish offers some of the greatest battles that you can face in freshwater. They are massive, strong, and have lots of energy. Thus, you better prepare, or you will lose the cat of a lifetime. A good reel is among the many things that you must gather before fighting these creatures. Sadly, with so many options, …
Choosing the right reel is crucial for fishing. It has to be compatible with your rod, user friendly, and, ideally, long-lasting. Sadly, it is easier said than done. The market is thriving with different reels. So how do you find the one? The first step is to narrow the search by brand. Thus, to make things …
Know that you have chosen the reel and rod, you must pair them with a suitable line. Most reels and rods have labels indicating which line strengths yield the best performance. Still, the market is full of options, and choosing one over the other is quite a challenge. The biggest and most valuable advice we can …
Spinning rods and baitcasters are used separately for fishing, but can you use them together? If you can use them together, why would you and why would you not? Can you use a baitcaster on a spinning rod? Yes, technically, you can use a baitcaster on a spinning rod, but it’s not usually done because a …
Fishing is a sport of habit. You’re always going to go back to that trusty lure, or your favorite rod and reel because it’s what you know. When you get comfortable with a certain style of fishing, it can be hard to switch to a new style. So, for those primarily used to a baitcasting reel, …
You want to get into bass fishing, and more specifically, bass fishing with crankbaits. The only problem is you’ve heard that baitcasting tackle is the best way to use cranks, but you only have a spinning reel. If this is you, or you’re curious about using spinning gear with crankbaits, keep reading. So, the question here …
The fishing reel is one of the oldest inventions in human history. These days, there are specialized fishing reels for every application you can imagine. But you don’t need a fancy reel to catch lots of fish. To understand all the different types of fishing reels, I started my research at the beginning. What I’ve discovered …
The advantages to using a baitcaster are plentiful once you get the hang of it. You have more line control and can be more accurate with a decent baitcasting reel. However, one of the disadvantages is how difficult it can be to cast a baitcaster with a light lure. So, like many, I asked myself, how …
