Baitcasting reels are used by anglers when fishing for both fresh and saltwater game fish species. Manufactured by several companies in different sizes, baitcast reels are used by occasional weekend anglers as well as seasoned professionals… read more
The Zebco 202SE is an entry-level enclosed fishing reel, popular with young anglers and parents. The Zebco 202SE has an aluminum spool, plastic and stainless steel handle, aluminum body and a built-in hook keeper. The 202SE comes pre-spoole… read more
Visit a local pond, lake, river or stream on a summer Saturday afternoon and you will probably encounter at least several people using spin cast reels. Spin casters are easy to use and take the work of casting out of the equation. Often the… read more
Spin casting reels are great for anglers at any skill level. Often considered a beginner's reel, a spin cast reel is typically durable, easy to use, easy to maintain and reliable. The simplicity of the reel allows the angler to concentrate… read more
A wise philosopher once stated that if you give a man a fish you feed him for a day. However, teach him how to fish and he will inevitably have to deal with curled fishing line. Perhaps that is not exactly how the saying goes, but it is acc… read more
You did the research and put the time into selecting a rod and reel that will meet the needs of the type of fishing you will be doing. But before you head out to the lake or stream you need to put line on that new reel. Pause for a head scr… read more
As any avid angler knows, having fresh fishing line on your reel increases casting performance as well as reducing the tangles that are caused by old, rotted line. Changing the line on your reel should be done every 1-3 months, depending on… read more
Spooling fishing line is done to wind new fishing line onto a fishing reel. This is a common procedure when purchasing a new reel, replacing old line that's worn or frayed, or changing line type or diameter to match fish species or conditio… read more
As a fisherman, one of your best tools is your fishing line, and it's also the most important. Without a fishing line, you're essentially standing on the banks with a stick. Before you start fishing, you need to discover the best way to spo… read more
Fishing line takes a lot of abuse. As the connection between angler and fish, fishing line is stretched, twisted, bent and abraded. The effects of the sun and heat will break down fishing line, too. Amazingly, line can handle this torture t… read more
Numerous children have caught their first fish using a Zebco 404 spincast reel. This reliable and easy-to-use reel is a great choice for the beginning angler. Although the Zebco 404 does not look like a spinning reel, it functions in exactl… read more
There is always the potential for an angler to lose a trophy-quality fish by having an old fishing line break during the course of the action. For this reason a fisherman should change the line on a regular basis, unspooling the old line an… read more
You can spool new fishing line onto a reel in a few different ways. One easy way allows you to know how far your line will extend, information that can come in handy when playing a big fish. This method can be done alone or with the help of… read more
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