While I’m sure plenty of our West Coast saltwater anglers will disagree, the reality is that baitcasters have been made and marketed primarily for the freshwater world for quite some time. Sure, you’d ...

Not all baitcasting reels are created equal. Some cast smooth as silk. Others are a little bumpy. Frankly, I've handled a few baitcasters over the years that might work better as paper weights.

Casting reels are the foundation of many bass fishing setups. And you can do a lot with a good baitcaster, from skipping jigs to bombing frogs to winding spinnerbaits to winching in crankbaits. And ...