Casting reels are the foundation of many bass fishing setups. And you can do a lot with a good baitcaster, from skipping jigs to bombing frogs to winding spinnerbaits to winching in crankbaits.

When I first started fishing in the 1980s, baitcasting reels were mysterious and a little bit daunting. The old-timers told us tales of monstrous “bird’s nests” and “backlashes,” which ...

But how do they choose between a baitcast vs. spinning reel for bass fishing? Baitcasting reels are compact, with a spool of ...

SHAKESPEARE AGILITY LOW PROFILE REEL: Combining style and performance, Shakespeare Agility Low Profile fishing reels feature ported aluminum spools for reduced weight and a 90mm aluminum handle ...

Choosing the right reel for bass fishing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Baitcasting and spinning reels ...

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