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How to set the drag on a spinning reel

October 6th 2008 00:18
One thing that makes me mad is when you get anglers together they always start talking about stuff the average person can't understand!

If you're new to angling, it can be pretty frustrating.

Here's a quick video demonstrating how to adjust the drag on your spinning reel.





Until next time--watch yourself and watch your line!
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Getting rid of that dreaded birdnest!

October 3rd 2008 00:39
We've all been there--a mess of tangles in your baitcaster!

Professional over run--birdnest--friggin' mess--whatever you call it, here's a tip for taking care of it!

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Some helpful tips for baitcasters

October 2nd 2008 00:14
Some anglers are a little put off by the difficulties encountered when using baitcasting reels.

I use a baitcaster about 60% of the time and LOVE it! Granted, it's a pretty expensive reel that a couple family members went together on and gave me as a Christmas gift. Recently, I bought a cheaper baitcaster and was less enchanted. None the less, a baitcaster is better when you want to use heavy line, certain applications, or big fish are expected. More importantly, the accuracy achieved with a baitcaster is incredible!

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Pulling loops from your spinning reel

September 26th 2008 00:18
I thought this tip was too common sense to even mention until I saw this video on YouTube. (Goes to show what I know!)

Here's a way to get those loops out of your spinning reel.

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A video about Alvey reels

September 11th 2008 00:41
Here's a video you may enjoy.

Alvey reels are made in Australia. I first became aware of them about five years ago when I saw one at a flea market. I wasn't sure what I was looking at and though it was an antique fly reel. It wasn't until I found this video that I truly knew what I had found and how to use it.

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Fifty cent reels and a Ryobi update

September 7th 2008 00:55
The only thing better than getting eight reels for four dollars is getting TEN reels for four dollars! That's what I did the other night at the flea market but two of the lot were unsalvageable so, now I have eight reels.

many spinning reels

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More about line spooling

August 4th 2008 00:16
This post sort of goes along with yesterday's post about spooling line on your reel.

As I said yesterday, if you crank line onto you spinning reel as this product invites or the way it was described in the YouTube video, problems are sure to result!

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How to put line on a reel

August 3rd 2008 00:43
I saw this video on YouTube and was just a little taken back. This works for SOME reels and not for others!


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A reel for you!

May 8th 2008 23:10
I'm not sure about the validity of this thing but, I just found it as I was trying out some new speakers for my computer.

This proves you can get tangles with a spinning reel. I KNOW I'm supposed to say a spinning reel is easier to use than a baitcaster but I have a REAL nice baitcaster I got as a gift and I'll put it up against a LOT of spining reels I see.

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A great reel at a great price

May 8th 2008 00:52
Although fishing is a relatively cheap hobby, you can spend quite a sum of money if you're not careful. You go into a tackle shop, start picking up five or ten dollar items and, before you know it, you've spent as much money as the budget allows for the whole month!

If you're in need of a reel, it would behoove any angler to consider the Daiwa Magaforce baitcaster.

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What do you do with the drag on YOUR reel?

March 25th 2008 01:25
Be honest and think about the last time you really considered the drag on your reel. Don't get me wrong because I'm just as guilty as the next guy but, it illustrates the point that the drag on your reel is an often overlooked element of the fishing equation that we can control.

The drag on a reel allows the angler to set a pressure limit that is applied to his or her line. The spool holds tight for a while but, when that predetermined limit is achieved, the line slowly peels off, exhausting the fish.
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Reel maintenance

March 18th 2008 00:32
It makes little difference if you have a spinning, bait casting, or spincasting reel, keeping your reel clean and well lubricated is not only important to your fishing but also insures the life of your reel. The off-season is a perfect time to service your reel. If you’re not mechanically inclined, you can have this done at your local tackle shop for a few dollars. However, with a little effort, you can do the work and not only save yourself a few bucks, but also fill up some time on a boring afternoon.

The exact tools you will need vary according to the reel you have but it’s safe to say that all you need are a couple of small screwdrivers, a small brush, some good grease and oil, cotton swabs, and a place to work.
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Zebco--bombs to bass

November 13th 2007 02:35
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It’s ironic that in a sport like fishing where two of the watchwords are “peace” and “serenity” one of the biggest players in the industry once had the name Zero Hour Bomb Company. Like so many single product companies of the late 40's, they were looking to produce something besides the oil drilling explosives they were known for. That’s when a watch maker by the name of R.D. Hull, approached the company with a newly designed fishing reel.
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Choosing a fishing reel

August 7th 2007 00:57
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In the last post we talked about picking out a rod. A rod without a reel is useless so we’ll get right to it and help you choose a reel.


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