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By Jovia D'Souza  A good fishing reel is among the things you will need to make your fishing experience pleasant and rewarding. There are so many reel types and the baitcasting reels happen to be some of the most popular because they offer more accurate casting. The reels also come with reduced backlash and spool overrun. There are so many brands in the market and before buying there is need to know what matters most so you are able to get the perfect baitcasting reel. Gear ratio - This is also known as speed of the reel and most baitcasting...

The cons: • Back aches • Hard to sight fish sitting down • Getting wet The first con of kayak fishing is the inevitable back aches that come from sitting for hours on end. This is not to say that the seats in kayaks are uncomfortable because they are usually very comfortable. The backaches come for sitting too long. Sitting at a desk all day has the same effect. Standing up every now and again or getting out of the kayak to stretch can alleviate this con. The low elevation of the yak fisherman is another con when trying to...

No one ever forgets their first fishing experience. Most people find it relaxing to sit in a boat or standing on the pier with a pole in hand. However, there is more to this sport than meets the eye. Here are some important things that should be done so that the experience will be enjoyable. Purchase a state fishing license Every state has their own rules about using water for sport. There are a variety of licenses to choose from, including those for daily use, short-term, annual, and lifetime. Check the state's fishery departments to find out if there are...

  Every fisherman dreams of a bigger catch! Is it possible to know beforehand when you should plan a trip to enjoy some fishing, catch more than usual, and come home feeling 100% satisfied? Based on my own personal research around the best fishing times, I think it is. When I first started fishing, the best fishing time for me was whatever time happened to suit me. I tried different lures, baits and techniques until I'd spent a small fortune in my quest to improve my fishing catch. When I finally heard about the "Solunar Theory"--or fishing by moon phase--like...

As spring approaches, many anglers around the country await the spawning period of the delicious crappie.  As water temperatures approach 60° Fahrenheit crappie make their way to the shallows to feed aggressively to restore their strength from the winter and to prepare to spawn.  The females will begin to move back to deeper water as water warms to 70°.  The males will stay behind to guard the the nests.  As water temps reach 75° the males will move off to deeper water and join the females. Crappie are found throughout the country's fresh water lakes and rivers.  Crappie look for...