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Modern fishing reels are complex pieces of equipment. Take one apart and it looks much like an old-fashioned watch lots and lots of tiny parts whose purpose is known only to a few select engineers.

“The reel is probably the least expensive piece of equipment, but one of the most important components to help you get the job done,” says Chris Kempf, owner of Chris’ Reel Repair in Cheektowaga.

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 ...

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.

For we outdoorsies, the 2014-15 hunting seasons are all but behind us, save possibly a coyote excursion. Turkey season opener is less than a month away for northern Illinois and spring fishing can ...

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 ...