Finding the correct fishing rod and reel begins with understanding the following:  What type of fishing you enjoy (Surf Fishing, Trolling, Bottom Fishing, or Casting), What type of fish your are chasing, and the types of equipment involved. Below you will find a series of articles to help you with this decision and shed some light on technology designed to help you make your time on the water more enjoyable.

1. Fishing Reels

• Choosing the Correct Fishing Reel
• Spinning Reel Overview
• How to use a Spinning Reel
• Getting the most from your Spinning Reel
• How to Avoid Wind Knots with Spinning Reels
• How to use a Conventional Fishing Reel
• How to use a Baitcasting Fishing Reel
• Conventional vs. BaitCasting Reel - What’s the Difference
• Level Wind Fishing Reels Overview
• Properly Matching a Rod and Reel Combo
  
  

2. Types of Fishing Reel Drags

• Spinning Reel Drag Systems
• Lever Drag Systems
• Star Drag Systems
• Shimano Dartainium Drag Systems
• Shimano Rapid Fire Drag Cams

3. Bearings and Bushing

• Fishing Reel Bearings and Bushing - Explained

4. Bail Systems

• Fishing Reel Bail Systems - Explained

5. Fishing Reel Braking Systems

• Centrifugal Brakes Systems
• Magnetic Brakes Systems
• Tension Brake Systems