Hi there, I just bought a casting reel to try and use for the first time and am very confused, so sorry for the dumb questions. From the picture, you can see im trying to spool it up with 25 lb big game mono. I don't understand why there are 2 drag settings/mechanical brakes (one on each side...

Howdy folks, This past summer I really got into targeting big catfish and it payed off more than I could ever have imagined. However, in the early spring when I first started I got my butt kicked several times by large catfish. As a result I over buffed my arsenal somewhat. I purchased two heavy...

This year I became interested in round baitcasting reels for cat fishing. I never thought of using baitcasters for cat fishing before, but after watching several videos where guys were using them to haul in monster cats I thought I'd give it a go. For my first round reel I got this Abu...

Hey guys, I am new to the forum and this is my first post so hopefully I am following forum rules. I wanted to pick your brain on the topic of catfish reels. I have never owned a nice rod and reel setup for catfish. I feel it is time to remedy that since I am looking to target cats more this...

I am looking to start back flathead fishing but don't want to catch the small ones, I want to have a reel that is very universal. For instance I want to be able to break the state record here in Eastern North Carolina which is currently 78 lbs., as well as breaking the world record blue catfish...