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Thinking about doing your own major fishing reel repair? Think again. Otherwise, you might end up with a “bag reel.” That’s a reel that you take apart and can’t put back together, so you bring the ...

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 They haven’t been replaced by more ...

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 ...