Reel Size and Gear Ratio: The 2 Numbers Beginners Always Get Wrong
Confused by reel size and gear ratio numbers? Here’s how to match them to bass, trout, and lure techniques like slow-worming or burning a spinnerbait.
Author: Eli Massey
I’ve been fishing since I could hold a rod, from surf casting on the Outer Banks to kayak fishing for smallmouth in the Ozarks. I’m no tournament pro—just someone who has tried a thousand different approaches and figured out what actually works. My approach is practical, hands-on, and always tied to understanding the fish’s world.
Field Dress Fish in 15 Minutes: The 4-Step Method
Learn to field dress a fish in 15 minutes with the bleed, gut, rinse, chill method. Each step stops spoilage for firm, clean-tasting fillets every time.