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One of the most important aspects to a successful fishing trip is keeping up the maintenance of your rods and reels. We can’t tell you how many times we’ve had colleagues tell us about how their ...

Picture this. The spring fishing season is fast-approaching. Spanish mackerel, pompano and flounder, among other saltwater species, are due to arrive en masse within a few weeks. You take your rod-and ...

If your reels squawk and refuse to cast as far as they once did, they're long overdue for a thorough cleaning. This should be done annually to every reel in any serious bass angler's arsenal. It keeps ...

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.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There are more than a few fishing reels sitting on the shelf and gathering dust, even though they’ve been fishing tackle favorites over the years. They haven’t been replaced by more ...

If you make reel maintenance and certain aftermarket tweaks part of your routine, not only will you improve the longevity of the tool, but you could also increase its overall performance. You’ll be ...