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 ...

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 ...

A long time ago we made a video on how to spool a spinning reel to prevent line twist: however it was at low quality, and was hard to see the line. So we've redone it (due to massive popular demand).

This pink salmon is small, but the twisted line it bit on is of world record proportions. Failing to use swivels can cause monofilament line twist. / Joe Shead If you've fished long enough with ...

Knots, tangles, and line twists are part of fishing. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been at it; nobody can avoid the dreaded backlash forever. In many cases, the factors that cause tangles are ...

A reliable fishing reel is at the heart of any angler’s setup. The best fishing reels hold, dispense and retrieve line, all while serving as your primary tool for hauling in fish. While there are ...

and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios, none of that matters if you can’t tie a good knot. So many things can go wrong during a fish fight, but quite often, ...

HOUSTON – Saltwater or freshwater, it’s all free on June 3 -- Texas Parks and Wildlife’s annual Free Fishing Day. Each year on the first Saturday in June, anglers across the state can cast a line sans ...

In this edition of The Evening Hatch: • Night fishing opens up a whole new world on the water. -How to Catch Bass, Trout, and Panfish After Dark • Lakes and ponds are too often neglected in the fly ...