This guide to spin fishing for trout will help you select the perfect rod, reel, line, lures, and baits, and help you put them to good use no matter where you live. Table of Contents.

The best spinning reels can make a difference between landing and losing a fish. We ranked reels from Shimano, Penn, Abu-Garcia, and Lew's. Join the 1871 Club · The Greatest Stories Happen ...

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 ...

Spin fishing for trout may lack the panache of flyfishing, but it’s often the most effective and popular method in our area. As opposed to flyfishing, very little tackle is required, and it’s ...

Hooking trout is spin fishing’s biggest challenge. Frank calculates he hooks only 40 percent of the trout that strike; anglers claiming 100 percent hook-ups are failing to detect strikes in his ...

While a spincaster is reserved for new anglers, spinning reels and baitcasting reels are both used by experienced anglers, which is the source of the debate of baitcaster vs. spinning reel. Some of ...

PENN Fishing Selecting the Right Spinning Reel Size. If you’re standing in a bait shop or large fishing retailer, you might be overwhelmed by the variety of spinning reel offerings lining the glass ...

Discover whether a baitcast or spinning reel is better for your bass fishing style. Learn the pros and cons of each, tips for beginners, and expert advice on reel selection.

ABSAROKEE, Mont. -- It was one of those gusty spring days when the wind blew my fly line 10 feet downstream from where I was aiming. It was frustrating, ex ...

The best fishing rods are durable and flexible, with excellent sensitivity that makes catching your target easier. Regardless of your style of fishing, everything else—from reels to lines and ...