(The Fishing Wire) - Over the past couple of fishing trips, your spinning reel feels like it is slowly filling with sand. The handle sticks in one spot on the retrieve, making rhythmic presentations ...

Maybe it’s just me. Sure, it’s enjoyable to get out on the water, dock or shoreline to cast and hope. Might be nothing better. But you know what’s a close second: Preparing to go fishing. Deciding ...

Spinning reels may have a reputation for being easier to use than baitcasters, but that doesn’t mean they are entirely foolproof. While they may be more intuitive to cast, they aren’t immune to ...

Zebco fishing reels are the most popular reels in history. They are also the most neglected. Granted, they are relatively cheap by today's standards for reels, but they are by no means disposable.