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Picture this. The spring fishing season is fast-approaching. Spanish mackerel, pompano and flounder, among other saltwater species, are due to arrive en masse within a few weeks. You take your rod-and ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There are more than a few fishing reels sitting on the shelf and gathering dust, even though they’ve been fishing tackle favorites over the years. They haven’t been replaced by more ...

The one thing after a day's fishing that many shy away from or hate doing is reel maintenance. Time and time again, we see recently purchased reels come into the shop looking like they have been ...

Zebco fishing reels are the most popular reels in history. They are also the most neglected. Granted, they are relatively cheap by today's standards for reels, but they are by no means disposable.

If you make reel maintenance and certain aftermarket tweaks part of your routine, not only will you improve the longevity of the tool, but you could also increase its overall performance. You’ll be ...