When loading a spinning or baitcasting reel with fishing line, make sure the line comes off the top of the spool (as shown), and not the bottom, when employing a helper to complete this task.

Many little kids start out fishing with a closed-face, push-button reel before learning how to cast a spinning reel. They’re great for beginners, but by age 5, I had both of my kids using a spinning ...

the right way? Because anything can fail during a fishing trip. Your hook might bend out during a fight. You might lose the handle screw in your reel, rendering it useless. The tip of your rod can ...

This pink salmon is small, but the twisted line it bit on is of world record proportions. Failing to use swivels can cause monofilament line twist. | Joe Shead If you've fished long enough with ...