How to Set the Drag and Spool Tension on a Baitcast Fishing Reel
Written by drbob on February 20, 2012 – 1:46 pm -Using a baitcast reel is really no big deal and with a little price and having the reel setup correctly the process of casting will come much easier. Making sure the spool tensioner is set correctly will help with casting and setting the drag correctly will help keep you from losing that fish of a lifetime at the most inopportune time. I wanted to quickly cover setting drag and setting the spool tensioner (one last time). Setting Drag Setting the drag correctly is essential. You can compensate for a drag that is too loose but with the drag being set too tight your line will snap with a big fish. The drag needs to be set properly and you can always increase the drag if needed but you cannot make up for a lost fish. I have seen lots of people... more
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Abu Garcia Revo MGX Selected Best Freshwater Reel at ICAST 2010
Written by drbob on July 16, 2011 – 11:43 am -Abu Garcia Revo MGX Selected Best Freshwater Reel at ICAST 2010 Behold the winner of the Best Freshwater Reel category at ICAST, Abu Garcia's Revo MGX, one of the lightest baitcast reels ever made. Details Description Features Reviews Abu Garcia Hi Speed Revo MGX Low Profile Baitcast Reel (12-Pound/115-Yard) List Price: $349.95 Sale Price: $280.25 You save: $69.70 (20%) Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours 6 new from $280.25 Description THE NEXT GENERATION OF EXTREME LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGNThe next generation of the REVOlution continues with the Revo MGX. The combination of an enhanced compact design with our ground-breaking X-Mag™ alloy frame and C6 carbon... more
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