Now that's what I call testing the "Marriage Waters"......No pun inteneded
I do a lot of inland, fresh water fishing for Crappie, Gills, Perch. Is braided line over kill for this type of fishing? What about Lrg Mouth Bass fishing?
Good read on braided lines. One question; I see a couple of you spoke about using braided line with a mono leader. Why the switch to mono for the leader?
In my opinion, Ford, Chevy. and Dodge Don't have anything to worry about.
My condolences Plum to the entire Family. Be strong and carry on in his name.
Me too. Born and raised in Michigan. Fished 4 of the 5 great lakes, Inland lakes, Rivers, and ponds. You know what they say....In Michigan, your never more than 10 miles from water. Hunted the UP and LP, for Deer, Birds, and Squirrel. Didn't always bag my limit, but sure did have a great time trying. Welcome aboard buddy, Have fun and be safe !!
JackM wrote:
Good idea!
I'm sure you are right, about corrosion. I never thought to soak it in vinegar. I happen to have several 1/2 gallons of the stuff around. I use it all the time. But not to soak my reels. I certainly have nothing to lose.
Vinegar is pretty much benign. I have used it on a real in the past, also I soak my kitchen faucet nozzle when the stream/spray buttons start t stick. Be sure to rinse and lubricate the real after soaking in vinegar.
JackM wrote:
My two oldest reels are Shimanos. They still work ok but I thought after a decade that it might be time to do some routine maintenance. I loosened the screws but was unable to remove the rear panel to access the inside. I even emailed customer service but they didn't have an answer. They both are at least 21 years old 10 of them in saltwater and have never been greased. One was dropped overboard but recovered after about 10 minutes in 5 feet deep saltwater. One of them has a screw on the bail that keeps backing out. I put some Locktite on it and it seems to have fixed the problem. If I caught a 20-pound redfish I think it would be the end of either of them. I use them to fish sabiki rigs mostly.
My two oldest reels are Shimanos. They still work... (
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I assume the cover is meant to be removed after removing the screws. Sounds like corrosion, or salt residue is preventing the cover from moving. Try soaking the real in white vinegar. use the cheap stuff, works just as well as the god stuff.
Pier fishing is relaxing and fun, just takes a bit more patience.
That's not me in the pic, but close !!
You best have thrown that pike back, he's a bit short of legal length.
Colorado river catfish wrote:
Don't forget the plug. Double check it
Thank You !! Been there, done that.