A long time ago we made a video on how to spool a spinning reel to prevent line twist: however it was at low quality, and was hard to see the line. So we've redone it (due to massive popular demand).

The improved clinch knot has long been the standard for tying lures to fishing lines. In fact, it's so universal among anglers that it's sometimes called the fisherman's knot. It's easy to learn, ...

Wading streams with a fly rod in hand may be the most traditional approach to the sport, but floating rivers in a raft or driftboat, leisurely watching the scenery pass by, has its merits too. The ...

Fly-fishing is as much about preparation as it is patience. The right gear doesn’t just make your time on the water more enjoyable. It also gives you an edge when it counts. From waders that keep you ...

Spinning reels may have a reputation for being easier to use than baitcasters, but that doesn’t mean they are entirely foolproof. While they may be more intuitive to cast, they aren’t immune to ...

Ross Reels has released a 50th anniversary edition of the San Miguel fly reel. If you are in the market for a new reel or are a collector of fly reels, I would give it serious consideration. Ross ...

Employees at The Fly Shop in Redding are hoping for a catch of their own by tracking down two thieves who took $14,000 worth of specialized fishing equipment Thursday morning. After reviewing ...

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Finally, after years of suffering tangled messes when changing out fly line, I've found a device that is both inexpensive and good, surprisingly good. When a Simple Task Turns into a Tangled Nightmare ...

Did you know fly reel backing is an essential angling accessory, yet one whose significance is often grossly underestimated? Whether you’re shopping for your first angling gear or planning your next ...

The gear reviewed in this article was provided to me at no cost for evaluation. The views and assessments presented are my own. The time will come, if you stick with this game long enough, when you ...