Packing Fishing reels away
Submitted: Friday, May 16, 2008 at 13:40
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Member - Matthew C
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What/how does everybody store there fishing reels for travel so they dont get damaged.I am cuurently just using a cardboard box but there must be a better way.
Matt
Reply By: Member - Willie , Sydney. - Friday, May 16, 2008 at 15:41
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 15:41
Hi Matt ,
I have a bag made from thin wetsuit material which takes three reels - a small spin reel and a large and small baitcaster . I have small cloth bags for each reel before they go into the big bag - that sounds a bit obsessive , but I like to look after my gear so it works correctly next time I go fishing . Cutting down rubbing / vibration in a car is important .
Okuma sell wetsuit covers which fit baitcast and game reels , but nothing for spinning reels .
I keep all my rods in cloth bags when I travel , as the vibrations of a guide against a blank can wear weak spots in a graphite rod - then it breaks next time you use it and it goes back to some poor bugger for a warranty claim .
Cheers ,
Willie .
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Reply By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, May 16, 2008 at 16:50
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 16:50
When the reels are new, I have stored them individually in a material draw string bag and then place them in a back pack I use specifically for fishing. In the side compartments are room for an LED torch or two and my bait/filleting knives.
They are always together when I need to put my hands on them and the back pack provides suitable storage and "transport" whether it be in the car, in the boat, or walking to the
fishing spot.
I seldom experience tangles because I set up the tackle each time I go out.
The only problem I have is with a bait caster overhead reel which is a beauty, providing you remember to feather the spool with your thumb. Sometimes I forget and swear at it profusely when I end up with a birds nest. (It's never my fault)
My favourite though is the fly rod and reel. Simple construction.
Pity it's not quite so simple to "cast" but I have fun anyway and have caught the occasional trout (and a couple of other species) with this gear.
Bill.
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Friday, May 16, 2008 at 17:00
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 17:00
"fly rod"...and just where do you go fly fishing in SA
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Follow Up By: Sand Man (SA) - Friday, May 16, 2008 at 22:49
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 22:49
Mate, I don't.
I believe you can fly fish for trout in SA but probably need to be a member of a club. Bugger that!
Have been to the Tongararo in NZ (Mecca for Trout Fishermen) and several
places in Tassie.
Apart from that you can catch me at the local oval if I'm planning another fly fishing trip. Fly fishing can also be used in salt water.
Have tried it for Gar/Tommies but no luck so far.
Bill.
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 10:12
Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 10:12
nah you dont need to be a member of SAFFA...but it will assist in getting a chance to catch the bigger fish.
SAFFA stock nearly all suitable waters in SA including a few private dams. They have their own hatchery and get certfiied disease free eggs from tas/vic state hatcheries and grow them to siutable size before stocking.
it is not a catch and release club as most think, (cant bee seen to do that as its cruel by some sectors of the cummunity) and is certainly not clicky....after all they accepted me..lol. Also have their own fully furbished cottages north of
adelaide for lenghty fishing trips.
SWMBO wont let me go to NZ anymore as she doesnt want to outfish me .....again
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