Normally, bass specific spinning reels are used for fishing finesse-style techniques. They are also better suited than casting reels for throwing lightweight baits and for fishing lures vertically.

What To Consider When Choosing a Spinning Reel The species you’ll be fishing for is a primary concern. While just about any lightweight reel may suffice for panfish or small stocker trout ...

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

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

If you’re going to own only one fishing rod and reel, a spinning-rod-and-reel setup is the most versatile and the easiest to use. Compared with a baitcasting or fly-fishing setup, for example ...

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

We tested the best trout rods while fishing everything from small streams to Pyramid Lake with a variety of techniques.