"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.…
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…
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…