The customer was upset. He walked into The Rod and Reel Repair Center in Humble carrying a $300 baitcasting reel. "He was not happy," said Shan Brown. "He said, 'This a brand new reel. I used it twice ...

If your reels squawk and refuse to cast as far as they once did, they're long overdue for a thorough cleaning. This should be done annually to every reel in any serious bass angler's arsenal. It keeps ...

Often neglected but always in use, fly reels suffer from anglers’ inability to properly clean and maintain their gear. Routine maintenance can make quality gear last longer than expected. A little ...

Lee Wright couldn't help but chuckle when he cracked open the side plate on the weathered level wind reel, a Shimano Calcutta 400. The owner of the reel -- a saltwater angler -- had complained that ...