Q: What gear ratio is best? Speed might be the name of the game when it comes to baitcasting reels, but most spinning reels tend to be a touch slower. Most spinning reels sport a 5.2:1 gear ratio ...

I learned a lot about gear during this time and know what it takes to build a reliable spinning reel that will last for many seasons. Spinning reels with low start-up inertia, smooth drags ...

A fixture within the anchorages called a strand shoe was used to secure the "dead wire" while a spinning wheel, or sheave, pulled a "live wire" across the bridge. Once it reached the opposite ...