abu garcia catfish commando spinning reel Combo and an extended bent handle with power knob Abu Garcia / Catfish Commando

How to Set Up a Baitcaster Reel: What Spool Tension Adjustment is For First of all, heres what I believe spool tension is NOT for Its really common to have people talk about the lure drop-rate as a guide to setting spool tension

Were going to go through the basics of setting up each of these critical pieces to the puzzle to help you get the most out of your fishing reel, whether youre a seasoned angler or a beginner pulling a reel out of the box for the first time

Dont forget to apply grease on the lower portion of the pinion gear (which is dead center, surrounding the lower portion of the pinion itself)

My intention is to outfit you correctly by picking five can't-miss lures that will turn your springtime outing into a success

A quarter ounce falls pretty darn fast

These reels will have heavier drags, which is better for pulling bass out of heavy cover with heavy line