CLEVELAND, Ohio — Arctic temperatures have anglers cutting holes in thick ice to go fishing, a welcome change after the ...

Today's Fishing Q&A is about the difference between spinning reels and baitcasting reels, what are good baits for grass carp, and how to fish in areas where there is a lot of debris. Question 1: So I ...

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 ...

Spinning reels are extremely versatile. They can be paired with a good dropshot rod to fish in deep water, used to reel in hair jigs across structure, or skip wacky rigs under docks for lethargic ...

BRAINERD — Thomas Johnson of Brainerd is this year’s winner of the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza. The sun was ...

It is a common misconception that rod and reel combos are lower quality than what you would get from rods and reels sold separately. The truth is there are plenty of quality combos from top-notch ...

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 ...

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Spinning gear used to be frowned upon by many “serious” bass anglers, but better drag systems and better lines — combined with increasingly skittish fish — mean that it’s become a default choice in ...

Fishing season is officially here! If you’ve always wanted to try fishing but have no idea where to start, we’ve lined up 10 items beginners need to get started. We can help you find the right fishing ...