Baitcasting reels are known for accurate ... For beginners, the ability to break down a rod and travel makes getting on the water incredibly easy. It’s offered in multiple rod configurations ...

The best baitcasting reels of even a decade ago pale in comparison to today’s top models, which have the precision of a Swiss watch, the styling of an Italian sportscar, and the dependability of ...

A baitcasting reel, on the other hand, sits atop your rod and flush with ... Pete Robbins is one of Outdoor Life’s fishing tackle specialists and angling travel experts. He has written extensively ...

Although you can do a lot with spinning gear, there are just some baits, like big spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, jigs, chatterbaits, and frogs, that are better suited for a beefier baitcasting reel.

But how do they choose between a baitcast vs. spinning reel for bass fishing? Baitcasting reels are compact, with a spool of line mounted perpendicular to the rod. The line comes off the spool ...