There is a massive range of spinning rods available today, with varying degrees in both quality and price. So, I have done a huge amount of research and testing to narrow down the best spinning rods on the market at the moment. I have also broken these down into two group, so we’ll be looking…
The 3rd generation of the Penn Slammer reel was introduced in 2016, and since its introduction it has become the flagship of the Penn spinning reel range. It has been widely used by anglers all over the world, and also a favorite choice for fishing charter captains to use as their goto reel due to…
Questions I see asked a lot are how long does fishing line last, and how often should you change your fishing line? The degradation of a fishing line varies depending on the type of line, and there are several variables involved in each. I will cover them all and so you can have a better…
There are so many different ways to fish for trout, so the best trout fishing line can vary depending on the method you are using. The three main types of fishing line (mono, fluoro, and braid) can all be used for trout fishing, but the different characteristics of each line type will mean you’ll need…
Using a leader is essential for certain types of fishing, so understanding the best ways to use them is imperative. One question I hear a lot is how long a leader line should be? Here I answer that question and look at a couple of different scenarios where you would be using a leader line….
So, you’ve just bought yourself a shiny new fishing reel and you want to get it spooled up with some fishing line. But then you’re met with a myriad of options. It can be confusing! So here I’m going to go through each type of fishing line, explain what they are, what they are best…
Carrying a lot of heavy fishing gear around is not fun, but it’s an essential part of any fishing trip if you want to make sure you are fully equipped. Fortunately, backpacks make the job much easier, and some of the more specialized fishing backpacks are really innovative in their design. A detailed look at…
While this isn’t much of a ‘sexy’ topic to read (or write) about, I feel that understanding the different braking systems, how they differ, and what their strengths are, will ultimately help you decide which baitcaster reel is right for you. What is the job of a brake on a baitcaster reel? Before we get…
Having predominantly used spinning reels all of my fishing life, I find it second nature to be able to understand the various sizes and what each size is best used for. But when I was researching a baitcaster reel to buy, I have to admit that I found it a lot more confusing to understand…
So, you’ve probably read of the benefits that a baitcaster reel can offer, and then decided on which baitcaster reel is the right one for you. Now you just need to learn how to cast one of these weird and wonderful reels! Casting a spinning reel is a fairly simple process, and you can figure…
