Welcome! This guide aims to provide you with the best gear ratio for trout fishing and an explanation of the role it plays in fishing. If you are new to fishing, and just want to know what is the best ultralight reel to buy then I have written a guide here where I have reviewed…
The title of most powerful drag found on a readily available, ‘small size’ spinning reel belongs to the Kastking Sharky III which offers 33lb of drag on a 1000 size reel that weighs just 7.6oz. While the Sharky III has a powerful drag. It is not a reel I usually recommend. It is slightly larger…
Planning on hiking into the backcountry, and hoping to catch a few trout while camping in the wilderness. The first decision you need to make do you wish to carry a multi-piece travel rod or use a telescopic rod. There are pros and cons to both. Multi Piece Travel Rod – 10% to 15% lighter…
One of the most frequently asked questions from novice trout anglers is which spinning rod they should purchase. However, answering this question is quite challenging because there isn’t much that sets apart entry-level trout spinning rods from the best ones available. Moreover, these rods come in various lengths, further adding to the confusion. Surprisingly, price…
I love fishing braid on ultralight tackle, it is my go to line for trout and most other species. While many reels do a decent job when fishing monofilaments, fishing braid can put reels under a lot more pressure. The thin diameter of braid can also cut through unhardened areas and even damage any areas…
In this guide, I am going to discuss the best spinning reels for brook trout fishing. I will cover the most suitable sizes, for both small stream trout plus the much larger ones found further north. I will also give my recommendations for the 5 spinning reels I feel are the best value. I suppose…
Thinking of going trout fishing for the first time, but have little idea what gear to buy? Well, in this guide I will give you a brief overview of what gear you will need to buy. I will cover rods, reels, lines and even give some lure suggestions. In the chart below, I have provided…
Thinking of buying your first reel for trout fishing, but unsure what size to get. While it is possible to catch trout on nearly any size reel, fishing will be a lot more enjoyable with one of an appropriate size. Reels typically come in a range of sizes. Now, there is no universal standard for…
The Pflueger President and the Shimano Sedona are two of the most popular spinning reels for ultralight freshwater fishing. In this review, we will compare them head to head to see which is the best ultralight spinning reel for trout and other pan fish. We will be comparing the Pflueger President 20X and the Shimano…
Comparing Shimano’s budget spinning reels I’ll get straight to the point: the Shimano Sienna FG and the FX FC are essentially the same reel, just dressed in different clothing. Most of their parts are interchangeable, and in terms of performance, there is little that sets them apart. The only notable difference is one extra ball…
