What is better, a freshwater fishing reel with front drag adjustment or rear drag adjustment?
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It's a personal preference.  See if you can try them out, and go with the one you are most comfortable with.
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There is one made called "fishing buddy" . Pretty worthless if you must ask me....Even on my boat where I have 2 fishfinders mostly we use them for finding structure or depth...not so much fish. How much is the depth and strutcure going to change fishing from shore...not much right. These things actually work best for ice fishing....save your money. Buy a better rod to cast further from shore if your gonna spend.
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All good answers above, but the line has to come off the spool of line in the same direction it goes on reel or you will get a terrible line twist!!! If you don't understand what I'm saying, check with local sporting goods store(Academy), they can show you. Good fishing!!!
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One of the biggest problems when fly fishing is when your line tangles around your feet.  The auto reel has a spring, when you catch a fish you pull a lever and the excess line is pulled back in the reel.  Bingo.
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the bigger the ratio eg 6:1 is fast 2:1 is better for game fishing
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There are too many ways to list, but in addition to the other 2 responses above mine, you can put them on a leadhead jig, and jig them on the bottom. Try tying a palomer knot, and on the tag end tye on another hook, and rig 2 flukes this way.  You can also get a threeway swivel, and rig two at the same time, make one of the lines atleast 6 inches longer than the other though..  Start off with two different colors, and which ever one catches more is the one you use on both hooks.  That rig kills the smallies in my area.   I prefer using the threeway swivel.  I have also caught largemouth using this rig.  And you can catch bass, as well as trout using the jig method.  Here's a few articles about fluke fishing. Although the first one talks about parasites.  Have fun, and tight lines.
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I have a few oddities in my collection but nothing from AFI. Alot of the smaller companies reels are quite valuable... in the hundreds of dollars actually. You may want to contact antiquefishing.com... they do some evaluations if you have pictures.
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Electric trolling motors have come a long way.  With the new style batteries, you can fish for most of a day without loosing power.  I'm a big fan and think they are worth every penny (I used to run a trolling plate, this is MUCH better!).
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I have the best luck casting with buck-tail spinners.  That's what I have caught all mine on. Black/red.  I prefer the double blades.  Perch colored Inhalers are also great. Noisy top waters in the spring. We never fish with live bait.  If you have a Muskies Inc. chapter in your area I would recommend joining that.  The meetings are packed with information and there are people that will be willing to take you fishing to show you how to fish.  Also getting Muskie Hunter Magazine.\nHope that helps.
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well u need to set ur braking system on the reel it should be on the side with the crank  its a little knob . and the best way i have found out to set mine is by tying on a lure and click the button and watch to see how fast ur line falls and adjust it so u can hit the relese and the bait falls really slow and work with it that way for a while and then adjust it as u get better
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you can't beat a red and white dare devil for pike. also had great luck using live minnow sucker or shiner and bobber if the current isn't bad. pike are kind of dumb i think and usually anything flashy or minnow looking works. i prefer nice days myself, spring/early summer, 4-8 foot
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If you are going to fish the mississippi river the most, a big deep v is definately the way to go.If you are going to fish bass tournaments, then opt for a modified v, such as a bass tracker, or a g3.I would stick with aluminum hulls for the river, also.As far as which boat maker you choose, shop around until you find a floor plan that suits you.I personally like a tiller model, about 18 or 20 feet long.I don't need the single or duel console to take up alot of room.I also like a larger than normal livewell, and an added baitwell is nice, too.A good Bottomline depthfinder,trolling motors on the bow and the transom, and you are ready to go.Most boatmakers have good websites, so you can compare boats without having to listen to a bunch of aggervating salesmen.
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In fly fishing you are casting the line, not the fly.  That is the main difference.  There are a lot of casting styles.  In general, I'd say you should check out the various websites that give loads of info on casting strokes. \n\nAlso... the power on your back cast and forward cast should be the same.  There is no added power needed on your forward cast, which is usually a big issue for new fly casters.
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Different strokes for different folks... and different lines for different time (and tactics).  I have used Spider Stealth, and yes, I think its a pretty good line.  But I also have spools of Berkley and Shakespeare.  I like the new braided line for its strength and low memory, basically I use it for bass..... for river fishing, I spool up with the spider.  Buy a few small spool and which you like better.  Doing your own tests will give you results that work with your style and under your conditions.\n\nHappy Fishing
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Berkley and Berkley Trilene have a wide variety to choose from depending on what and where you fish. There is no "one size fits all" line. I use different tests of Berkley Fireline which is easy for me to cast, super strong and has yet to give me a "birds nest". I also like Berkley Trilene XT in different tests for rivers and streams because the rocks won't tear it up as bad and it doesn't seem to stretch or twist up so much. As far as a best lb. test for everyday use, something in the 6-10 lb. range should do. It's easy to use and ties good knots.
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I used to have one of those and I loved it also, I caught alot of nice fish with it including a 6.74 lb. smallmouth bass, it broke on a little 1 1/2 lb. smallie on lake ontario. I tried to find another one but haven't yet. possible mitchell to see if they still make them. good luck
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A jig is used to weigh down what ever it is your fishing with. You can put just about anything on a jig. If the jig has a skirt, you don't have to use a trailer, but I think it will work better with one. Try Booyah jigs. They have great colors, and I would suggest a 3/8 ounce size. Then get Yum crawfish chunks. Cast it out, let it sink, and then slowely tug on it so it looks like a crawfish swimming across the bottom. You can get different jig heads that do different things. Some glide through the water better, some cut through weeds better, etc.... Good luck.