As we finish up the April issue of Outdoor Life, my mind can’t help but think back to October and our annual Tackle Test. Buras, Louisiana, and Cajun Fishing Adventures was once again the site for our ...

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 they euphemized ...

A good combo should have a smooth reel and a well-balanced baitcasting rod, and should be easy to set up for beginners. Here are a few of the best baitcaster combos I recommend from first-hand ...

A baitcasting reel combines the precision of a Swiss watch and the power of a hydraulic winch. That's why a casting reel requires precision bearings, a high-speed spool and responsive brakes to cast a ...

If you’re just getting started with bass fishing, you’ll quickly notice that experienced anglers seem to use one of two distinctly different styles of fishing reels. But how do they choose between a ...

A case for using both right-handed and left-handed baitcasting reels You can tell a great deal about a bass fisherman by looking at the deck of his bass boat. Take Kevin VanDam, for instance. Strapped ...