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Back Reeling

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Waterfoul

#40
January 05, 2013, 02:52:57 PM
Offer all the reasons you want, I will never backreel on a fish.  And I still think it's dumb.

;)
Addicted to fishing.  All the time, any species, anywhere!!  Especially in West Michigan!!!

Lightningboy

#41
January 05, 2013, 05:05:48 PM
Maybe those who think back reeling is dumb have no hands.

Been told otherwise by several sources... ;)

Just sayin', ya know... ::)

Waterfoul

#42
January 05, 2013, 06:09:35 PM Last Edit: January 06, 2013, 08:30:07 AM by Waterfoul
Quote from: Lightningboy on January 05, 2013, 05:05:48 PM
Maybe those who think back reeling is dumb have no hands.

Been told otherwise by several sources... ;)

Just sayin', ya know... ::)

Nope, just checked.  I have 2 hands, and I'm typing with them right now!   ;D
Addicted to fishing.  All the time, any species, anywhere!!  Especially in West Michigan!!!

PineLk 49

#43
January 05, 2013, 11:13:08 PM
Quote from: Waterfoul on January 05, 2013, 02:52:57 PM
Offer all the reasons you want, I will never backreel on a fish.  And I still think it's dumb.

;) Im not trying to give you a reason to back reel. Just trying to give you an insite on what works for me and maybe a few others.

This was never meant to turn into a PI--ING contest, but to learn MAYBE something new and use it or not use it. I take what ever someone posts and examine it and see if it will make me a better fisherman or not.

Lets try to make this fun and respect each others opinions on a subject weather it is right or wrong.

With that being said I Dedumb thee!!! Pleez

Lightningboy

#44
January 06, 2013, 12:12:59 AM
Better check both of them are working, waterfoul.  You seemed to have missed a "P".

8)

PineLk 49

#45
January 06, 2013, 07:14:39 AM
My bad. Sorry Warerfoul. Took your quote and my quote then added them together. Still trying to learn this computer stuff. Now that was really dumb. Ha!!

Waterfoul

#46
January 06, 2013, 08:31:17 AM
Not sure what you are talking about... there's a p right where it's supposed to be.   ;D
Addicted to fishing.  All the time, any species, anywhere!!  Especially in West Michigan!!!

Mike S.

#47
January 06, 2013, 09:11:35 AM
Cabin fever, already? This is going to be a bad winter. Can I be de-dumbed, please?

Lightningboy

#48
January 06, 2013, 11:43:00 AM
Maybe cabin fever...but all in good fun.   ;D

This has been interesting.  We're all so programed that fishing is about spots or lures, when really it's mostly about technique.

I'm really looking forward to the Bassmasters comming to St.Clair.  There will be some sucessful pros who find and catch bass in ways we wouldn't think to.

There really is no right or wrong.  A buddy once back seated David Dudley.  Bad caster, backlashes, etc.  He described him as the worst fisherman he had ever shared a boat with.

Next year he won FLW AOY.  Go figure. 

Waterfoul

#49
January 06, 2013, 11:59:09 AM
Being de-dumbed can be nearly impossible for some... but with a name like Mike I'm sure it's possible.  That and I know you don't back reel!!   :o :o

;D ;D
Addicted to fishing.  All the time, any species, anywhere!!  Especially in West Michigan!!!

Mike S.

#50
January 06, 2013, 01:10:50 PM
That's because I don't catch fish. Well, except for that last 6 pounder I got last Monday. I know you remember that one. 

Waterfoul

#51
January 06, 2013, 01:59:44 PM
Yup, big fish!   ;) And no back reeling required!   :D
Addicted to fishing.  All the time, any species, anywhere!!  Especially in West Michigan!!!

bigjc

#52
January 06, 2013, 05:46:01 PM
I have experimented with back reeling, but like Justin and others have said, I don't believe that I have ever lost a spinning reel bass, due to not back reeling.  In fact I rarely have broken off fish.  Most of the fish I have broken off have been on the hookset.  If you use good equipment and change line regularly, break offs should be rare.
A good rod, paired with the proper size line should absorb the shock of a surging bass.  Not to mention drag settings.  We buy expensive reels in order to have a smooth drag.
BTW have I mentioned lately that Wavepin reels are awesome and have an incredibly smooth drag?

Mike S.

#53
January 06, 2013, 07:03:20 PM
You just did. Are they paying you?  Just kidding. I have one. It's definitely a nice reel for the money.

bigjc

#54
January 06, 2013, 08:25:32 PM
Quote from: Lightningboy on January 06, 2013, 11:43:00 AM
Maybe cabin fever...but all in good fun.   ;D

This has been interesting.  We're all so programed that fishing is about spots or lures, when really it's mostly about technique.

I'm really looking forward to the Bassmasters comming to St.Clair.  There will be some sucessful pros who find and catch bass in ways we wouldn't think to.

There really is no right or wrong.  A buddy once back seated David Dudley.  Bad caster, backlashes, etc.  He described him as the worst fisherman he had ever shared a boat with.

Next year he won FLW AOY.  Go figure. 

Ken,
As usual you make a great point: a few years back when FLW was fishing Erie, I spent the week pre-fishing with some good-ol-boys from GA.  It was fun to see them plying thier normal tactics to water that we are accustomed to fishing our own way.  You sure won't find a wind sock on the boat of a southern angler...LOL
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