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  • About Vintage Fishing Reels

    For those who have a vintage fishing reel or are thinking of collecting older reels for display or pleasure use, it is beneficial to know some facts. Vintage fishing reels come in an array of designs and models, depending on how and when they were made. read more

  • Abu Reels History

    Abu Garcia has a long history in the reel market. The Swedish company manufactures a variety of reels for saltwater and freshwater fishing. Abu Garcia is represented around the world by a professional and staff and the reels can be found in many of the large sporting good retail stores. read more

  • Daiwa Reels History

    Daiwa fishing reels were invented in Japan. The company gradually expanded to Europe and the United States, and now Daiwa is a worldwide company and highly respected in the fishing industry. read more

  • How to Identify Shakespeare Reels

    Shakespeare reels are available in a range of colors including fire engine red, purple and dark gray. Shakespeare reels are sleek, manufactured with aluminum and titanium parts and compact for easy handling and casting. Purchase Shakespeare reels online and at local fishing tackle stores. Some Shakespeare reels are ultra light; all are identified by the Shak… read more

  • Instructions for Penn Reels

    Penn reels are available in a variety of casting options There are bait, spin and fly reels, and Penn also makes a series of reels with its proprietary torque lever drag and star lever drag. Penn reels are not significantly different from most other reels, but you have to learn the location of the mechanisms to cast and retrieve. read more

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  • How to Clean Fishing Reels

    Fishing reels have undergone numerous changes with regard to design and materials. Modern reels utilize aluminum alloys, titanium and high-strength steels. However, dirt, mud, salt and sand haven't changed--which, throughout the years,… read more

  • How to Choose Shimano Reels

    Shimano reels are widely recognized as some of the best on the market today. Their reputation for durability and reliability, as well as the company's customer service, make Shimano reels a first choice for many anglers. From amateurs… read more

  • Different Types of Fishing Reels

    There are a variety of different types of fishing reels available to fishermen. Depending on the fishing situation, some of them are more effective than others. The three primary types of fishing reels are spinning, baitcasting and spi… read more

  • Review of Fishing Reels

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  • Troubleshooting Baitcasting Reels

    Modern baitcasting reels are dependable, but they need to be serviced regularly to keep them that way. Reels that are used for ocean fishing need special attention due to the corrosive nature of salt water. read more

  • How to Service Penn Reels

    The Penn Fishing Tackle Manufacturing Company was established in 1932. Penn reels quickly grabbed a large share of the reel market and developed a reputation for quality that endures today. Your Penn reel will provide you with years of… read more

  • Types of Rods & Reels

    Fishing rods are meant to improve casting distance and accuracy and to give the angler leverage when fighting or handling fish. The reel's primary purpose is to store fishing line. Fishing rods and reels can be classified into four typ… read more

  • How to Compare Penn Reels

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  • The Best Shimano Reels

    For anglers, the Shimano company is synonymous with cutting edge technology. Creating and recreating top-notch technology that fishermen depend upon is the standard that all competitors strive to attain. Whether casting out for rainbow… read more

  • Recommended Saltwater Reels

    Saltwater reels are a tough breed of fishing equipment. Good saltwater reels are made to withstand the corrosive effects of salt water and to reel in fish with strength and speed. Regardless of the kind of saltwater fishing you do, the… read more

  • Top Saltwater Reels

    Saltwater reels are known for their toughness. They have to withstand the corrosive effects of saltwater and outlast the rigors of big game fishing. They also have to provide the soft touch and rapid response that a fisherman needs. Th… read more

  • Zebco Reels History

    Zebco reels came about as the result of a timely meeting between an inventor looking for a company and a company looking for a new product. The two met in Oklahoma, and the rest is fishing history. read more

  • How to Maintain Shimano Reels

    Shimano American Corp. has been manufacturing tackle for over 80 years. Shimano reels are easy to maintain and most of the tools you’ll need to do so are available on the company’s website or at local tackle stores. Clean a… read more

  • How to Adjust Baitcaster Reels

    The open-reel design of a baitcast reel, combined with the horror stories associated with the dreaded backlash or bird's nest, is often enough to steer many anglers clear of this very useful reel. Baitcast reels allow more precise plac… read more

  • How to Modify Baitcasting Reels

    Baitcast reels feature the ability to make precision adjustments for presenting lures and baits. Featuring an open spool design, baitcast reels are favored by many fresh and saltwater anglers when fishing for a variety of game fish spe… read more

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