Fishing Tips: Bait, Locations, and Nutritional Value of Fish

Successful bass fishing depends on using the right bait colors and timing your trips with the barometer. Discover the best fishing spots near Las Vegas, learn the health benefits of EPA and DHA in salmon, and understand the difference between casting and spinning rods.

Difference Between a Casting Rod & a Spinning Rod

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Ryan Haas

A spinning reel hangs on the bottom of the rod and the axis of the spool is aligned with the rod. These are sometimes referred to as "open face" spinning reels. Most spincast reels sit on top of the rod but are enclosed(closed face)...the line comes out the front through a small opening.