Bates Hundo Casting Reel Review - Bass Fishing Resource Guide
Jan 28, 2024 · Kestrel Elite BFS with line 4 7/8oz. The Kestrel Elite BFS in frame size was smallest baitcast reel, now the Hundo is now my smallest casting reel. Granted they are made for 2 different applications, but the Hundo just amazes me how small it is and the weight differences from both reels is roughly a 1/2oz.
What Type Of Oil Is Safe For Lubing Your Reel - Fishing Rods, …
Sep 15, 2014 · The whole fishing reel oil debate reminds me so much of my former lives as a bicycle mechanic and a downhill longboarder and the staggering selection of lubricants on the market. Obviously, there's some differences in applications, but I think all fundamentals of geartrain lubricants are similar.
Add line to spool that already has some - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line ...
Jun 27, 2010 · Favorite Bass: Largemouth. Super User. Posted July 1, 2010. Quote. I would suggest not spooling less than 1 1/2 casts worth of new line. Even a well tied knot can hang up and disrupt the line flowing off the spool. Really good advise. Too …
Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots - Bass Fishing Forums
Jun 12, 2024 · Between 1949 and 1997, the Johnson reel company of Mankato Minnesota made what many consider some the best spin casting reels ever made. They were one of the few reels that competed with Zebco during the 1950s and 1960s. This company also made reels for Sears and Roebuck, as well as Montgomery Ward. In 1955, they produced the well known Century ...
Anybody tried these reels? - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots ...
Posted February 9, 2022. the reel is $99 retail, currently on sale for $49, they only sell two reels (7 products in total), a baitcaster and a "digital display" reel with a line counter. the company could be new in the market, but it would take me some time to gain any sort of trust with them at this stage if thats the case.
Best Spool Pin Remover Tool? - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and …
Feb 26, 2024 · The answer is not One Best tool. Anyone who says there is a Best tool only has One style of reel. The best buy on both styles is Rorolure.com. You need the Hedgehog style pin tool for wide-spindle, deep spools with full flanges and …
Reel Construction, Graphite Vs Die Cast Aluminum Vs …
Mar 16, 2012 · In regards to the OP, the use of any extruded grade aluminum seems to be a poor choice for a fishing reel frame, where a slight misalignment would impact the performance of the reel. If there were instances of cast aluminum frames breaking, one might be able to justify the increased cost/weight of going to the extruded/machined formulations.
tools for reel maintenance - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots ...
Posted March 4, 2017. On 3/3/2017 at 6:57 PM, rippin-lips said: Wera and Wiha make the best tools you can get for reel maintenance imo. I use the wera screwdriver set and the hex driver set. Hedgehog trust wrench is great for handle nuts. Their spool pin …
Vintage Shimano Bantam Reel: Value? - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, …
Jun 22, 2021 · I haven't bought a new fishing reel in years. My favorite reel is the Shimano Bandam Chronarch 100. In my opinion, it's the best bass reel ever made. It's light, strong and smooth. I buy them on EBay for around $100. NOS reels are around $200. I fix my own reels and have a number of parts reels. New parts are available.
carbon vs aluminum - Fishing Rods, Reels, Line, and Knots - Bass ...
Nov 27, 2020 · Carbon is a term that is thrown around loosely in the fishing industry with no real standards in place. Depending on the temps carbon is treated to it can be different strengths. Some reel manufactures who claim carbon and just using cheap graphite, and then others will use carbon fiber impregnated ABS.