Angling Insights - Articles

Professional tips, gear reviews, and fishing techniques from the experts at Fischer Angling.
February 17, 2026
Inside Our Reel Service Process

Ever wondered what actually happens when you send your fishing reel off for service? I get it. Handing over a $300 reel to ship halfway across the country can feel... nerve-wracking. You're trusting a stranger with equipment that's not just expensive—it's personal. That reel has caught your personal bests, survived rough trips, might have been […]

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February 10, 2026
Top Signs Your Baitcast Reel Needs Professional Service

You're on the water. Perfect conditions. Trophy fish on the line. You see the redfish tailing and it's at that sweet spot where you know you can get to it...you send the lure flying and are 15 feet short! Try again and increase the power of your throw...total backlash and the redfish is long gone […]

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February 2, 2026
How To Maintain and Store Your Fishing Reels Between Trips

I have a lot of people who come to me asking how I maintain and store my fishing reels, rods and gear between fishing trips.  This is an important part to fishing as it’s going to affect your level of enjoyment when you’re out on the water fishing.  If you haven’t prepared adequately you’re going […]

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February 2, 2026
When To Buy a New Reel or Repair Old Reel?

A question many people ask me is, “Is it worth it to replace my old reel with a new one or to have it repaired?”  One item I’ll point out is that regularly scheduled reel service is different from a true reel repair.  All reels should be regularly serviced, but not all reels should be […]

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January 27, 2026
How to Properly Lube a Baitcast Reel

You’d think that a topic titled How to Properly Lube a Baitcast Reel would be easy to explain to folks, but actually it can create some hot debates among my angler friends, especially when taking into account the various reel types there are, selecting a lubrication product from the huge assortment of products, then deciding […]

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January 27, 2026
How to Choose a Quality Baitcast Reel

When searching online or at your favorite sporting goods store it can be a somewhat daunting task to choose the right baitcast reel for your fishing needs.  With so many manufacturers, colors, styles, sizes, gear ratios and a vast array of prices, it can get confusing to most people.  I’m going to guide you through […]

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January 27, 2026
Finding the Best Fishing Reel Lubricant on the Market Today

There are many fishing reel lubricant brands on the market so it can be a tough task choosing the right one to buy. Certain lubricants are for use on specific areas in a reel while some lubricants are for more multi-use. To add to the confusion, manufacturers label their lubricants with fancy terms like space-age […]

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January 25, 2026
Updated - Cabela’s Guidewear Gore-Tex Infinium Windstopper 1/2-Finger Fishing Gloves Review

Here in Galveston, as with many cities on the US Gulf Coast, heavy gloves aren’t a big priority like in other regions.  The temperatures are moderate and when it does get colder it tends to last for only about 2 months out of the year.  But when the thermometer starts to plunge it’s nice to […]

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