Many little kids start out fishing with a closed-face, push-button reel before learning how to cast a spinning reel. They’re great for beginners, but by age 5, I had both of my kids using a spinning ...

My daughter Sierra had an insatiable desire to learn to fish. When she was 2, she worked for hours with a bucket, trying to catch minnows. Her father had no desire for the sport so if she was going to ...

Choosing the right reel for bass fishing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Baitcasting and spinning reels each have their strengths, and knowing when to use them makes all the ...