Archive for the ‘Fishing’ Category

How do you fix the locking mechanism on a spinning fishing reel?

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010
rude129001 asked:

I went on a fishing trip recently and 2 of my spinning reels stopped locking. I was told to take it apart and clean it, but how do you actually fix it?

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What size fishing pole/reel do i need for salmon fishing?

Thursday, October 28th, 2010
john asked:

I live in michigan and will be going salmon fishing in a large river for the first time of my life. I need to know what pound line and size pole i should buy. Also what type of reel…Baitcaster or open face. Please help

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What are some quality fishing reel brands?

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010
Timeline asked:

I’m interested in surf-fishing and fresh/salt water fishing. Which brands are commonly suggested as being good quality or a good investment? So far I’ve only been introduced to products from Penn.

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How do i put the handle to a fishing reel back on?

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
Falco asked:

The handle on a Shakespeare tiger fishing reel came off and i cant findout how to put it back on. it looks like you should be able to switch it from left handed to right so i know it will go back on, but how do i do that?
i can put the handle on and b able to turn the reel but it wont stay on or lock in place

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How do you properly use the drag on a fishing reel?

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010
Mountain Man Jr. asked:

Like how do you know where to set it and when? Do you ever change the drag while reeling in a fish?

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How to fix my spinning fishing reel?

Sunday, September 19th, 2010
David asked:

I have a penn 450ssg. The problem is that when I lift the bail to cast, I cast then begin to reel. But when I begin to reel, the bail doesn’t snap back down unless I manually do it. Does something need to be tightened or what?

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How do you line a fishing reel?

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Jeeves asked:

I have fished avidly for years and am tired of paring to have my reels lined when I want to change lb test, what is the easiest way to reline my spinner reel?

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What is the best fishing reel?

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
gamershot13 asked:

I looking to buy a fishing spinning reel that cost between 120 and 150 dollars. What it is the best reel for the price?

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How to re-spool a fishing reel?

Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
-doozer- asked:

I’m new to fishing and have purchased a Zebco 33 and a Baitcaster reel. I bought from a local shop and with all the guys there I didn’t want to ask how to respool in fear they would make jokes about me.

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Would a 8-9 ft Surf Rod designed for 12-30 test adequatley handle rapid dam discharge water? Best reels?

Monday, June 14th, 2010
ReggieT asked:

I fish a lot from the bank for stripe and catfish when they release the turbines at my local dams. I took a real thrashing trying to fight the fish and monster current with medium heavy spinning rods and reels! Any suggestions would be appreciated!
I’ve located some killer buys on E-Bay!
Or What Rod and reel combo would function better working Big,fast moving water??????

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