Set up a baitcaster in 5 minutes
Two knobs and your thumb. Set the spool tension and the brake right, and most bird's nests never happen.
Fishing, explained.
Short, plain guides for your next trip.
Guides by topic
Start here
Licenses, left or right hand, the basics.
Baitcasting
Set it up, cast it, pick a gear ratio.
Line & knots
Which line to spool, which knot to tie.
Lures
What to tie on, and when.
Rods
Power, action and length, made simple.
Species
Bass, catfish, and where to find them.
Saltwater
Tides, trout, redfish and the heat.
Care & fixes
Keep your gear running smooth.
Buying for someone?
Start with the one question that matters: which hand he reels with.
Left or right hand?
