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 ...

If there was ever a target that could haunt a shooter, it would be the spinning or “spinner” target. It’s likely that if someone has encountered a spinner in competition, they’ve left with a bitter ...

The modern spinning rod and reel combo offers a convenience that’s hard to beat. Manufacturers like Shimano, Penn, and Abu Garcia have taken the guesswork out of pairing rods and reels, making it a ...

The classic pattern for working a popping cork. This strange-looking rig, with a foam float sliding on a steel wire, isn't ...

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To the uninitiated, choosing the right type of fly fishing line can be rather daunting. Unlike conventional rods and reels, which rely on the weight of the lure or rig to cast effectively, a fly rod ...