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Can You Put Braided Fishing Line On A Spinning Reel? – A How To Guide

November 7, 2021 By Wes Leave a Comment

Can You Put Braided Fishing Line On A Spinning Reel

Did you just get a new spinning reel?

If so, you might have found yourself asking, Can I put braid on my spinning reel?

That is exactly what we are going to talk about in today’s post. We will also try to address some other concerns you might have when fishing with braid.

Let’s get started.

Can You Put Braided Fishing Line On A Spinning Reel

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Filed Under: Bass Fishing Tips, Beginner Tips, Fishing Line, Spinning Reel

The Best Ultralight Spinning Rod 2020 (Trout, Panfish, Crappie) – Top 9

January 20, 2020 By Wes Leave a Comment

best ultralight spinning rod

best ultralight spinning rodAre you searching for the best ultralight spinning rod to be paired with the best ultralight spinning reel?

The use of ultralight fishing tackle has exploded in recent years.

There are fish out there that just require a little more finesse and light tackle to chase after effectively and ultralight rods bring the characteristics and performance specs needed.

In this article, we will take a look at a number of different ultralight spinning rod models that we know will perform well for their application and will make chasing those smaller, but just as aggressive fish species even more rewarding.

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Filed Under: Crappie Fishing, Fishing Pole, Spinning Reel, Trout Fishing

The Best Fishing Line For Spinning Reels – My Top 9 (Updated Jan.2020)

January 20, 2020 By Wes Leave a Comment

Best fishing line for spinning reels

Best fishing line for spinning reels

What is the best fishing line for spinning reels?

No doubt you would agree that choosing a good fishing line is critical to becoming a successful fisherman. This is especially true when fishing with spinning reels. Choosing incorrectly could not only cost you some fish, but also some precious time in the boat.

For that reason, in this post we will talk about what we consider to be some of the best fishing lines for spinning reels. So let’s begin… [Read more…] about The Best Fishing Line For Spinning Reels – My Top 9 (Updated Jan.2020)

Filed Under: Best Fishing Gear, Fishing Line, Spinning Reel, Tackle

Best Electric Fishing Reel For Deep Drop Fishing 2020 – My Top Picks

January 19, 2020 By Wes Leave a Comment

BEST ELECTRIC FISHING REEL REVIEWS

BEST ELECTRIC FISHING REEL REVIEWSAre you looking for the best electric fishing reel?

The electric fishing reel is a newer style in the fishing world and is much welcomed in specific niches.

For those going to depths greater than 500′ and hooking up with modern-day sea creatures, a motorized reel can make hauling up 1 and 3-pound weights or working kites much simpler.

Digital readouts and programming specific depths when trolling is also heaven-sent in these fishing scenarios.

In this article, we will take a look at six of the best electric fishing reels and detail what makes them worth investing in and relying on when on the water. [Read more…] about Best Electric Fishing Reel For Deep Drop Fishing 2020 – My Top Picks

Filed Under: Baitcasting Reels, Spincast Reel, Spinning Reel

The Best Surf Spinning Reel 2020 – My Top 5 Picks

January 7, 2020 By Wes Leave a Comment

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We have found the best surf spinning reel!

For performance, versatility, durability and easy fishing, most anglers look to a spin reel as the best option for surf fishing.

If for no other reason, the ease at which one can cast long distances is a given with a correctly balanced set up.

The technology in spin reels is now incredible, strength, drag technology and spool capacity provide access to massive fish.

Most importantly, the competition between manufacturers keeps process low and variety abundant.

In fact, that’s probably the toughest thing, how does one choose the best spinning reel for surf fishing?

Here is a list of five possibilities.

Whether they are the best is arguable and genuinely subjective. What we can say however is if you choose one of these listed, you really can’t go wrong. You will be purchasing versatility.

These reels will perform brilliantly in many other applications beyond the surf.

So let’s begin…

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Best Ultralight Spinning Reels Of 2020 – Top 7 (Crappie, Trout & Panfish)

January 4, 2020 By Wes 1 Comment

Best Ultralight Spinning Reel

Best Ultralight Spinning ReelFound! The Best Ultralight Spinning Reel.

While fishing with big spinning reels on the beach can be a blast, fishing with ultralight gear for trout or crappie can be just as fun.

In fact, some have said that some of the best fishing experiences they have had is fishing with ultralight gear. Even a 1 pound bass can feel like a tarpon and definitely get the heart racing.

In this article, we will list and discuss 7 of the top ultralight spinning reels and point out what makes them the go to reels when you’re deciding on your ultralight outfit.

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