Fishing Reels

Fishing with a baitcaster can be very tempting, considering their popularity and effectiveness. But understanding a baitcaster’s makeup and components, especially its brakes, is vital for anyone hoping to fish with this intricate reel.  Unlike a spinning reel, baitcasters use a brake system to control their rotating spool. Think of this like brakes on a car: …

Understanding Baitcaster Brakes: Types, Functions, and Adjustment Read More »

Baitcasters are a popular option for fishing reels, but for the first-timer, they can provide a frustrating learning experience, causing anglers to ask, “Why does my baitcaster always backlash?” A bird’s nest in your reel will quickly ruin your day on the water, so if you’re asking why your baitcaster always backlashes, you are not alone!  …

Why Does My Baitcaster Always Backlash?  Read More »

Imagine this scenario. You are out fishing, and you suddenly hook into a trophy fish. The rod tip snaps! It’s not a complete disaster if your spinning reel is still functioning. There is still a relatively decent chance of landing that fish of a lifetime. Now let’s look at the same event, but this time, the …

10 Common Spinning Reels Problems and Solutions Read More »

You invest hundreds of dollars in finding the best gear and countless hours planning your next fishing trip just to spend the rest of the day untangling the line from the reel. While you untangle the reel for the fifth time, you might wonder why does my fishing reel keep getting tangled? Why does this always …

Why Does My Fishing Reel Keep Getting Tangled? Read More »

Spincast reels are easy to handle and cheaper than most other options available. It is the starting point for many anglers, especially young ones.  But, like with any other fishing reel, it needs proper maintenance. Thankfully, there is not much science behind the process. Here you have a short step-by-step outline on how to do you …

How to Clean and Lubricate a Spincast Reel? Read More »

Do you know what drag, gear ratio, or inches per turn mean? No? Well, don’t worry. It is common among new anglers. Although knowing the concept doesn’t increase your catching rate, it will help you to decide which reel suits your needs the best.  In today’s piece, what is drag in Fishing? In simple terms, the …

What is Drag in Fishing? Read More »

You got yourself a brand new reel. You read countless reviews, watched videos, and spent immeasurable hours on the market looking for the one model just to open the package and find out that the handle is in the wrong place. So, you wonder. How to change a fishing reel from right to left-handed retrieve? Here …

How to Change a Fishing Reel From Right to Left-Handed? Read More »