The line on a baitcaster reel comes off the spool directly in line with the rod while the line of a spinning reel is let off away from the rod When you’re baitcasting, the spool moves with the casting of the line, so it requires a more experienced angler to keep things under control. What … Read more
“It’s the Victory 7’3” medium-heavy power, fast action casting rod (VT73MHF)” Hudnall says, without a doubt, that this rod may very well be the most versatile bass rod in St. Croix’s expansive lineup. Does St Croix make good rods ? For the most performance-minded angler, SCV Extraordinary carbon is St. Croix’s finest blank material, producing … Read more
This blog post will cover all the important details regarding the following topic: What Is A 4000 Size Reel Good For?. Read below to find out more. Medium sized spinning reels (4000 – 5500) They are best for targeting mid sized species up to about 30 pounds , and work best with 8-14lb monofilament, or … Read more
In today’s entry on my blog, which has the following title: Which Fishing Braid Is Best?, I’d like to talk about the following topic, which is suggested by the following title: I will provide you with all of the information that is highly pertinent to the position that you are interested in, so please don’t … Read more
What is the on/off switch on a spinning reel ? Anti-Reverse on a spinning reel is a feature that prevents the reel from turning backwards and engages the drag Some reels come with an Anti Reverse switch that allows the angler to choose whether it is engaged or not. This feature has helped people “back-reel” … Read more
Best Overall: Phenix Maxim Casting Rod at sportsmans.com Best Budget: KastKing perigee ii fishing rod at Amazon Best for Crankbaits: St Best for Topwater Lures: Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Rod at Amazon Best for Spinnerbaits: Entsport Camo Legend 2-Piece Baitcasting Rod at Amazon. What kind of rod and reel is best for bass fishing ? … Read more
Is shimano rod good ? The Japanese love bass fishing , and Shimano has made a damn fine rod for many years Shimano’s Solara is a good alternative to Shakespeare’s Ugly Stik. Its two-piece construction helps with travel, and at twenty bucks, it’s a perfect beginner’s rod. Why do bass pros use Baitcasters? For using … Read more
Introducing the NEW Phenix Hydra 8X solid braid . Hydra 8X fishing braid brings you the toughest yet thinnest diameter fishing braid the industry has ever seen. Which braided line is best? PowerPro Spectra Fiber Braided Fishing Line Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Spiderwire Stealth Braid Berkley Fireline Superline Seaguar Smackdown Braided Line Spiderwire Ultracast Invisi-Braid … Read more
Unlike baitcasting reels, spinning reels are for lighter line and downsized baits. Heavier monofilament and fluorocarbon lines do not perform well on spinning reels because the diameter of the line is large enough that the spooled line will jump off the reel spool when casting. What type of line is best for spinning reels? Line … Read more
It’s important to know a line’s “ pound test ,” or the amount of pounds of pressure it can withstand before breaking. The higher the pound test, the stronger the line. For trout fishing, for example, one might use a 4- or 6-pound test line . For bass/walleye/northern pike fishing, use 8-pound test and up. … Read more