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"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 their equipment and wants to take good care of it. Here's my honest answer: There's […]
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. The speckled trout are moving into the shallows, warmer afternoon water has redfish tailing in […]
Why Coastal Humidity Destroys Fishing Reels I'll never forget the Abu Garcia Revo that came into my Galveston shop last spring. The owner had been fishing West Bay Galveston for just six months—light use, maybe twice a month. When I opened it up, the bearings looked like they'd been underwater for years. Orange rust everywhere, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
