See yourself standing on the bank of a swiftly moving stream in the shade of a gnarled willow, your fishing rod bent beneath the weight of an unusually large catch. Whether or not you land that fish depends on the decisions you made at the shop — primarily the type of rod. The ABCs Of […]

The sun is shining. The air is cool and crisp. Yes, this is a great time for fishing. As you come to the edge of a swiftly moving stream, you see a great fishing adventure beckoning. You set down your tackle box and your rod and reel, slip off your waterproof jacket, and slip on […]

There are four basic types of fishing reels: Spincast, Spinning, Casting, and Fly. All of them are used to achieve the same result, which is to hold enough line for casting and playing a fish. Here is a breakdown of the types: Spincast The spincast reel is completely enclosed with the exception of a small […]