10-22-2003, 01:55 PM
[cool] Hey JR, thanks for the reminder. I do still have the habit of respooling before each season. In my case I havn't salted for about 5yrs until this past weekend. But I did manage to respool last Thursday.
My TubeDad didn't raise no fool. There are so many practices within the sport of fishing that just become second nature. Some of them(as a reminder for those whom might be reading this besides us) are to make sure that you maintain fresh line on your reals. Just like you said, a small nick can put an and to a fight with a good fish. Even knots in the line can reak havvock as far as weakening the line.
Next, check the sharpness of your hooks. If you are going for catfish or any other thick lipped type of fish, a sharp hook is the difference between setting or letting(it get away without a picture). Then go back through your tackle box and straighten it out just a bit. Some peoples tackle box can look like a disaster. Furthere more relube yer old reels. Make sure they are still in good working order. There is nothing worse than a sticking bail or crank handle or a sticking drag.
This is kind of late in the year for this reminder but it will still be here for future reference on proper maintenance.
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My TubeDad didn't raise no fool. There are so many practices within the sport of fishing that just become second nature. Some of them(as a reminder for those whom might be reading this besides us) are to make sure that you maintain fresh line on your reals. Just like you said, a small nick can put an and to a fight with a good fish. Even knots in the line can reak havvock as far as weakening the line.
Next, check the sharpness of your hooks. If you are going for catfish or any other thick lipped type of fish, a sharp hook is the difference between setting or letting(it get away without a picture). Then go back through your tackle box and straighten it out just a bit. Some peoples tackle box can look like a disaster. Furthere more relube yer old reels. Make sure they are still in good working order. There is nothing worse than a sticking bail or crank handle or a sticking drag.
This is kind of late in the year for this reminder but it will still be here for future reference on proper maintenance.
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