The Bass Pro Shops MegaCast baitcast reel is a great fishing reel for fisherman of all skill levels. The MegaCast baitcast reel is super lightweight, plus it has a ton of nice features. In my review of the Bass Pro Shops MegaCast baitcast reel, I will outline some of the feature I really liked about [...]

Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special Baitcast Reel Review – When I heard about the new Bass Pro Shops Tourney Special Baitcast Reel, I couldn’t wait to review it. Bass Pro Shops is well known for making high quality reels at affordable prices, but a fishing reel under $40 is a bit of a stretch. If [...]

Abu Garcia is one of the most reputable brands in the fishing world, so it’s easy to see why I was excited to review the Abu Garcia BCX Baitcast Fishing Reel. While Abu Garcia is known for high quality fishing reels, I intended to put the Abu Garcia BCX Baitcast Fishing Reel to the test [...]

Abu Garcia is a respected name in the fishing community, so I was very excited about the prospect of reviewing one of their new fishing reels. The Cardinal 500ALBi spinning reel boasted top-notch features, and I intended to find out just how well it was made.
I began my review on the choppy waves of Lake [...]

For serious fishermen, the only choice for fishing is a baitcasting reel. Baitcasting fishing reels provide the best control over your line and lure, as well as improved bearings in the assembly, so the reel is much smoother. Some of the benefits gained from fishing with a baitcasting reel are the ability to use heavier [...]

When setting up a fishing pole and reel combo, it’s important to understand how to choose the right fishing reel. There are several types of fishing reels depending on what type of fishing you will be doing. First, we’ll go over the basic types of fishing reels and their uses.
Bait Casting Reel
Also known as overhead [...]

Choosing the right tackle box or set of tackle boxes for fishing is very important. There are many types of tackle boxes to choose from, and many of them are designed for the type of fishing you’re going to be doing. This guide is intended to help you choose the right tackle box for your [...]

Fishing poles, also known as fishing rods, are the core to any good fishing rig. When buying a fishing pole, it is important to understand all the key points before you buy one.
Fishing poles are made from many different materials. Common pole materials include wood, fiberglass, graphite, or composite materials such as carbon fiber. The [...]

With the Senate and House adjourned, the only news coming form Congress these days seems to be from lawmakers dealing with their corruption charges. Senator Ted Stevens’ (R-AK) trial, addressing allegation that he hid $250,000 in gifts and home renovations he received from an oil company executive, is currently well under way (pictured at [...]

This is an absolutely wonderful place to paddle! Lake Wissota has very few houses surrounding the lake, so it’s perfect for nature and bird watching! There are two main sections to the lake. A smaller, calmer section which is perfect for recreational kayaking, and a much larger section that can be very challenging if it [...]