expiredslickerdoodles posted Mar 29, 2022 08:49 PM
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expiredslickerdoodles posted Mar 29, 2022 08:49 PM
Abu Garcia Vengeance 5 Ball Bearing Baitcast Fishing Reel (Right-Handed)
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Dial the resistance high, throw the line, learn to use the thumb to control the spool. It's better to learn how to do this when there's no fishing time being wasted! Then lower the resistance, lengthen the casts, etc.
I never get a bird's nest - maybe little ones when flipping and pulling line out a little too fast but the days of cutting out the nest are long gone ...
I'd like to learn to use one myself.
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Thanks!
Thanks!
EDIT: I see it's available with the matching rod as a combo on their site.
I'd like to learn to use one myself.
EDIT: I see it's available with the matching rod as a combo on their site.
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Dial the resistance high, throw the line, learn to use the thumb to control the spool. It's better to learn how to do this when there's no fishing time being wasted! Then lower the resistance, lengthen the casts, etc.
I never get a bird's nest - maybe little ones when flipping and pulling line out a little too fast but the days of cutting out the nest are long gone ...
I'd like to learn to use one myself.
Hello everyone, very experienced fisherman here who primarily uses bait casting style reels.
For a beginner, this abu Garcia reels are great. You will likely outgrow them one day and that's perfectly fine.
For people looking for a reel that they would never want to replace I suggest looking for a deal on a Diawa Tatula, or shimano curado.
This is a perfect reel for a 14 year old just learning baitcasting. Watch some YouTube videos on how to "set" the reel properly. I promise I've taught many people who are less capable than your 14 year old. By taught, I mean being able to operate the reel properly without frequently birds nesting.
Birds nests WILL happen I don't care how experienced you are, I've been in the boat with some accomplished professionals fisherman and have still seen them birds nest.
WORD OF CAUTION. When transitioning from a standard spinning reel to bait casting reels, you need to decide if you want a left side retrieve or right side retrieve. Most spinning reels are left retrieve and buying a left retrieve baitcasting reel is often an easier transition.
Seriously though, just be careful not to drop your reel in the sand or dunk it in saltwater. I prefer spinning reels (especially the ones that are sealed or somewhat water resistant) for the surf but baitcasters can work well too... As long as you have your casting down
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But then again, he was at position 4 (idiot proof).
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