Early ice fishing win: Andy Arens with a solid walleye that fell for his jig. / Joe Shead The thing I like best about early ice ... Ice Rod paired with a reel with a smooth drag like the Shimano ...

I’ll start with the spinning reel, since it is generally thought of as the best reel for bass fishing beginners. Limited Power: Just by their design, spinning reels aren’t as powerful as ...

The Empire State is home to two of the top 10 ice fishing lakes in the country, including the coveted top spot.

I’ll start with the spinning reel, since it is generally thought of as the best reel for bass fishing beginners. Closeup of a spinning reel, ideal for beginners and finesse fishing.