Stick Fight: Spin Fishing vs. Fly Fishing _Editor’s note: As hunters and anglers, we don’t agree on everything. We’ve even been known to argue on occasion.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

I usually use a 20-pound braided main line, and no more than a 17-pound leader when fishing spinning gear around cover. You will also want to step up to a medium heavy (MH) spinning rod, which gives ...

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 ...

These expert-approved spinning reels from Daiwa, Shimano, Ugly Stik, and others are easier to use, more versatile, and cheaper than specialized types.