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How to cast a baitcaster

January 26th 2012 01:38
Many anglers find a bait casting reel difficult to use and end up with a tangled mess. Although reels almost always come with instructions, they often go unread or the need for adjustment when changing lures becomes a pain.

This video I found on YouTube is probably one of the best out there. It outlines how to use the "automatic" features of the reel and finishes, whether he meant to or not, by touching on what old timers call "an educated thumb."



Personally, when it comes to baitcasters, I'm all about the thumb! If you practice using your thumb, you may get a new appreciation for that birds' nest nemesis because a baitcaster is invaluable when it comes to big fish or horsing medium sized fish out of weedy areas.





Remember to take the hooks outta yer pocket before ya sit down!









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New take on Penn handle color

June 21st 2011 20:10
It's no secret that I like old Penn reels like the Surfmaster and Peerless.

Like most people, I've subscribed to the theory of dating Penn Reels by the handle color. Unfortunately, that may not be true because I ran across this post today on a forum called bloddydecks.com as I was trying to put a date on an old handle I had lying around.

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Ying and Yang of reel care

May 31st 2011 01:19
Every now and then, readers of this blog hear the mantra, "Take card of your equipment" or words to that effect.

That advice is especially true around salt water and is driven home by the accompanying photograph.

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Can't beat those old Mitchells

April 28th 2011 23:21
My brother-in-law forwarded this link to me this afternoon.

Since I'm a little partial to the old Mitchells and the 300 in particular, he knew it would be of interest to me.

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How reels are made

February 10th 2011 01:12
I found this YouTube showing how fishing reels are made. Enjoy...


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Another interesting link

February 6th 2011 02:48
Evidently, I've been on Orble longer than I thought.

That was brought to my attention when I found this site and remembered a video from YouTube that I posted in 2008.

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The never ending question--bait cast or spinning

March 28th 2010 04:52
fishing reels
Ask a dozen anglers if they prefer a bait casting reel or spinning reel and they're probably going to chose a spinning reel. On the other hand, which fishing reel is best for you is one of those questions you have to work out for yourself. There's no easy answer and it often comes down to the application.

As a kid, I started fishing with an old bait casting reel that belonged to my grandfather. Talk about old school--no buttons and only your thumb to stop the line from a huge backlash. Bait casting reels are a whole lot easier to use today but, you can still end up with some nasty backlashes if you're not careful.

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Spinning or Baitcast?

December 28th 2009 00:18
Fishing reel
When the topic is fishing reels, a question that invariably pops up is, "Which is best--a spinning reel or baitcaster?"

There's no easy answer to that question and I could waste your time with all the usual stuff like "...it depends on where you're going to fish," or "...it depends on the intended species. Here's my take on the subject--get both!
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Loosen that drag!

October 30th 2009 01:07
deep sea reel
Some reels last longer than others.


No matter what kind of fishing you do, if you're starting to think about hunting and think you're done fishing for the year, make sure you loosen the drag on your reel if you plan on putting it away until next season.

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The difference between level wind and open spool reels

September 24th 2009 02:11
If you've been looking for a reel, you've probably run across the term "level wind." Exactly what is a level wind reel?

A level wind reel is a reel with a mechanism that winds the line evenly on the spool as you wind the crank. You usually find these around fresh water applications.
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Penn Reels--now and for ever

September 23rd 2009 00:39
Penn Reel
Here's a good site I stumbled upon for Penn Reels.

I've never seen a Penn that didn't hold up well over the years. In fact, if you buy one new, you may think you're paying too much but you're probably making a life time investment that will hold up with very little maintenance.

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New reel is super fast!

September 17th 2009 00:31
Daiwa Aggrest
Daiwa's superfast Aggrest
If you're looking for a fast reel Daiwa comes to the rescue with their new Aggrest™ 7.3 Hyper Speed reel.

For all the tackle junkies out there, rest assured, this is one sweet package. First of all, you get a 7.3-1 retrieve which means you're picking up 32" of line with every turn of the crank. Plus, the whole thing is encased in an aluminum frame for durability.

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A little Mitchell history

September 7th 2009 03:44
An engraved Miitchell reel
When I can afford one of these it's "Good-bye work!"

If you read this blog with any frequency, you probably know I'm a sucker for old Mitchell reels.

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Rapala reels

August 16th 2009 01:11
rapala spinning reel

It seems like I've spent a lot of time lately fishing with the same guy. Like most of us, he appreciates a good product at a decent price. Realizing that, it comes as no surprise he uses a Rapala spinning reel.

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Good buys on reels

August 1st 2009 01:13
Michell 300 spinning reel
I'm not sure if I'm supposed to be doing this but, if you're in the market for a used reel, there are a couple Michell 300's over on Ebay for under 5 bucks. I guess that's USD--I didn't look because I'm not really in the market. If you look at these and start comparing, a 300 is NOT the same as the Mitchell 300X.

I would imagine that such a price means these reels need a little work but if you get one and invest a few dollars, you may have something because these old reels are like a tank! I have two of them.

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How to mount a reel

June 12th 2009 00:48
Not all rods come with a reel attached. Here's a couple of clips to tell you how to mount a reel to your rod.


If you have a spinning reel...
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The advantage of two speed reels

April 19th 2009 01:29
If you're a regular reader of Angling Fish, you've probably run across a post I made a while back about slow and fast reels. However, did you know there are reels on the market that incorporate the advantages of both?

Unless you're into saltwater fishing, you're probably not going to need or use a two speed reel but, it's nice to know they're out there.
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Spincast reels--basic but good

March 12th 2009 01:01
Sometimes you fish a lot and forget what it was like starting out in the sport. Everybody has to start somewhere so, hopefully, an up and comer may see this post post.

typical spincast fishing reels
These are the spincast reels I have. The top reel, a Zebco 33, is the spincast I usually use. The bottom reel, a Zebco 808 has done duty as a surf reel as well as hauling in big catfish.
Although some anglers look down upon spincast reels, I'll go on record as saying I like them and even use one now and then. The biggest reason I got away from using spincast reels is because the one I grew up with and used for years finally wore out. Thanks to that old South Bend Spin Cast 63, I'll always have a soft spot in my heart for reels that most anglers sneer at!

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Antique tackle addresses

December 11th 2008 00:47
I'm not really into antique tackle although I've mentioned old rods and reels from time to time.

For those of you who are into collecting or just seeing what that stuff in the attic is worth, here are a couple of links you may want to check out.

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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.

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