FISHING GEAR HELP

[ecu daniel 14]

With a store like that, I would pay a little more just for the service. Those are getting harder and harder to find.

I 100% agree. Support local businesses, its what keeps America strong.

[Rick_W]

With a store like that, I would pay a little more just for the service. Those are getting harder and harder to find.

I 100% agree. Support local businesses, its what keeps America strong.

I will be back - he didn't have a huge selection of either rods or reels, but he did have a good selection (IMO) and he can order anything I might need.

Even if it costs a few dollars more, it beats the cost of gas for a minimum 40 mile round-trip to Dick's or 80 mile round-trip to either Academy Sports or Bass Pro (which are equal distance but in different direction from me ).

Don't laugh, but now it's time to figure out how to spool this thing properly - the first time.

[ecu daniel 14]

[Rick_W]

Oh yes - google is my friend.

Thank you.

That video came up first, but I jumped down to read the one two hits below it.

I'd planned on watching both videos, plus the knot tying lesson from Animated Knots by Grog, before I start.

[ldsudduth]

Well..I cheat with regard to Line spooling..I have a Berkeley Line Spooler I bought at BPS 5 years ago for 1/2 price.

As to knots... learn three right off the bat---Palomar (I use that to tie most lures to my leader), Uni to Uni knot (leader to braid) and either the Rapala Knot or the Non-Slip Mono Knot for tying crankbaits to leader material.

[GlockGuy]

Well..I cheat with regard to Line spooling..I have a Berkeley Line Spooler I bought at BPS 5 years ago for 1/2 price.

As to knots... learn three right off the bat---Palomar (I use that to tie most lures to my leader), Uni to Uni knot (leader to braid) and either the Rapala Knot or the Non-Slip Mono Knot for tying crankbaits to leader material.

I have that same spooler and it makes a HUGE difference. The only easier way is to get the guy at BPS to spool it for ya before you leave the store!

However, I use the Improved Clinch knot for most stuff, and the Albright for my braid-to-leader connections. The Palomar is a good and simple knot and I like the Rapala, too.

[oubassman]

Improved cinch knot also for tieing to hooks and lures. Uni to uni works just fine for me as braid to leader connection