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2019 Best Baitrunner Reel – Your Bait On-The-Go Spinning Reel

April 4, 2019 By Wes 1 Comment

Looking to purchase the best baitrunner reel? Then you have come to the right place.

While the spinning reel is a versatile fishing tool, there are drawbacks when working fish that take live bait and make a run before the hook can be set properly.

However, things have changed with baitrunner or baitfeeder spinning reels on the market.

In this post, we are going to take an up-close look on a few models, but before we do that let’s answer a question many people have… [Read more…] about 2019 Best Baitrunner Reel – Your Bait On-The-Go Spinning Reel

The Best Fishing Line For Spinning Reels – My Top 9 Picks (Updated Mar. 2019)

March 2, 2019 By Wes Leave a Comment

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 Picks (Updated Mar. 2019)

Can You Put Braided Fishing Line On A Spinning Reel?

October 2, 2018 By Wes Leave a Comment

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 Use A Spinning Reel On A Casting Rod?

September 10, 2018 By Wes Leave a Comment

Imagine the following situations.

You head down to one of your favorite fishing tackle shops and you notice they are running a great deal on a brand new spinning reel that you have been eyeing for some time.

Without giving it much thought you throw it in the cart and are excited at the thought of getting home and hitting the lake with your new gear.

However, on the way home, you realize you don’t have a spinning rod to accompany this reel, you only have baitcasting rods. What should you do?

Or perhaps you have found yourself in the following situation.

You have own several baitcasting reels, but only have a few spinning setups. One day you realize you accidentally step on your last spinning rod. However, the conditions on the lake are perfect for doing some finesse fishing.

What should you do now?

No matter which situation you will find yourself in, you will no doubt be asking the question: Can I use a spinning reel on a casting rod? Or vice versa, can a casting reel be put on a spinning rod?

Let’s answer that question and also take a look at some key differences between these two rods.

How Many Yards Of Fishing Line Do I Need?

September 9, 2018 By Wes Leave a Comment

A good quality fishing line is not cheap.

For example, a high-quality fluorocarbon can run anywhere between $30 to as high as $85 a spool. It all depends on the weight of the line and the amount you buy. Now multiply that dollar amount by the number of reels that you have in your garage and we are talking about a serious investment.

With that being said, when it comes to spooling our reels, we want to know exactly how many yards of fishing line are needed so as to avoid wasting/spending money unnecessarily.

I don’t know about you, but I would much rather save some money on fishing line and spend the extra money on a new gear.

For that reason, in this post, I am going to show you how to figure out exactly how many yards you are going to need to top off your fishing reels. I also want to talk about a few tips that I have learned along the way to save some money on fishing line.

How To Put Line On A Spinning Reel Without Line Twist

July 18, 2018 By Wes Leave a Comment

How To Put Line On A Spinning Reel Without Line Twist

Putting line on a spinning reel is very important. When done correctly you should have no issues with your reel and you will possibly enjoy a nice day fishing on the water. However, if it is done incorrectly you could be left with a mess! No doubt about it, it will run your fishing day.

In this post we will discuss how to spool a spinning reel so as to avoid line twist. [Read more…] about How To Put Line On A Spinning Reel Without Line Twist

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