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…
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…
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…
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…