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Re: Bite and Run Spinning Reels
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11/11/18 01:15 AM
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Catyakker
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Guess I just don't get why things get so technical. Recon I am just getting old. I just use a regular low dollar spinning reel, lay the rod on the dock or ground and tighten up on the line; open the bail and place a small rock or stick or something similar on the line. Fish bites, pulls line out from under the light weight (small rock or stick) and runs taking the line from the reel with the open bail. When using a rod holder I use a forked stick to hold the line tight and open the bail. All you have to do is pick up the rod, close the bail, and set the hook.
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Re: Bite and Run Spinning Reels
[Re: SlowDown]
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11/11/18 12:19 PM
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WillieRip
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Min, I agree. The Okuma Avenger is my favorite. Do they still make them?
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Re: Bite and Run Spinning Reels
[Re: Catyakker]
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11/11/18 04:29 PM
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Caribou
TFF Guru
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Guess I just don't get why things get so technical. Recon I am just getting old. I just use a regular low dollar spinning reel, lay the rod on the dock or ground and tighten up on the line; open the bail and place a small rock or stick or something similar on the line. Fish bites, pulls line out from under the light weight (small rock or stick) and runs taking the line from the reel with the open bail. When using a rod holder I use a forked stick to hold the line tight and open the bail. All you have to do is pick up the rod, close the bail, and set the hook. Because there is a better, more customized way to do it. Doesnt mean your way doesnt work. No reason to replace gear with new stuff if your way works, but if you are in the market for a new reel, you might as well get the newer reel that will give you more options. And I say new, but they arent really new, baitfeeders have been around a long time.
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