Most anglers who send in a reel for baitcaster reel repair tell us roughly the same thing: "It started acting up a few months ago. I thought it would work itself out." It never works itself out. We recently completed a full service on a Shimano Curado DC 150HG that came to us with those […]
How a Baitcaster Works — And Why It Demands More From Maintenance If you fish the Gulf Coast — whether you're wade fishing Galveston Bay for speckled trout, throwing topwaters along Chandeleur Islands, or working the jetties for redfish —…
Every angler has said it. "I'll get it serviced after this season." Or after the tournament. Or when it starts slipping noticeably. I hear some version of this at least twice a week from anglers who show up at my…
"How often should I clean my reel myself, and when do I actually need professional service?" I get this question at least once a week at my Galveston shop. And I love it—because it tells me the angler cares about…
Pre-Spring Reel Checkup: Get Ready for Peak Season Spring fishing on the Gulf Coast doesn't wait for the calendar. While anglers up north are still ice fishing in February, we're already seeing 70-degree days in Galveston and along the coast.…