Fly fishing is to spin fishing as ... classical music is to rock 'n' roll? Something like that, maybe, in that fly fishing, in its purity and degree of difficulty, is in some circles considered a ...

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 ...

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 ...

There are few fly anglers who can take full advantage of the Driftless. Getting the drop on prime holes here can be a headache. Spin casting for trout here will get you into most of the nooks and ...

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Here’s an observation I've picked up over five decades fishing the Virginia coast: spinning reels and saltwater do not mix. The spinning reel's moving metal parts, combined with saltwater's corrosive ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Fly-fishing is fun because it’s hard. Yes, anyone can buy some spinning gear and hurl ...

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