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im confused as to what the problem is as well

k so what's the problem, you don't know how to attach the line to the reel?

krazed wrote:

k so what's the problem, you don't know how to attach the line to the reel?

Yes no idea how

omfg another fisherman... you have found me loubot, the answer to all your fishing needs.  in those first pics you posted, you have too much line on your spool.  you only need to fill it about a 1/8 inch from the edge, otherwise it will start spooling off and make a big mess like you got there.  also, to make life easy, take off the spool, tie the line to the spool, and before you put the spool back on the reel, flip the bail over.  attach the spool, set the bail, and start reeling line onto the spool. 

i am all things fishing so feel free to ask me anything.  steelie comes from steelhead, since im a steelhead nut.  and since im from NE ohio, i can help you out with good fishing around here.  i presume you'll be looking for bass and bluegill from the scioto?

edit: those are some nice links krazed

Last edited by steelie34 (2008-05-06 06:37:38)

loubot wrote:

thks Kraze & Steelie for the tips & links.

Steel, All of the fishing I have done were at water reservoirs and only catching small fishes like blue gill. Once I know what I am doing with this new rod and reel, I will eventually, like to hit Lake Erie and some other spots in the Lake / Cuyhoga counties.

its an addiction for sure... pretty soon you'll get this disease known as "spendallmymoneyonuselessfishingtackle" and it kicks ass.  i seriously have 16+ rods all for different species and conditions.  i put walmart's fishing section to shame with the amount of tackle i own, but of course i need it all   lake erie kicks ass, early spring (right now!) is a great time to catch walleyes on a headboat.  for 40 bucks they take you out on the lake for 7 hours and put you right on top of fish.  later in the season there are perch charters as well as the walleye boats.  perfect if you dont have a boat and dont want to spend hundreds on a private charter.  there are bass and bluegill in pretty much every pond and reservoir in the state, which are always a good time.  the real fun, though, is in the winter.  while everyone else is cuddled up in front of their pc playing their games, you can have the joy of standing in 32 degree water with snow blowing in your face all day, catching 30 inch steelhead that take literally ten minutes to land.  great fun!

ewww....slimy











and i aint talkin bout the fish

Mek-Stizzle wrote:

ewww....slimy











and i aint talkin bout the fish

Yeah, you're talkingbout his mum's pussy


Oh tag-team burn!!! *hi5*

Last edited by bennisboy (2008-05-06 16:35:43)

Barrel-bait caster reels are much better, but uber expensive.

nice fish. where do you fish?

steelie34 wrote:

Eye-GiZzLe wrote:

nice fish. where do you fish?

those were in maui on vacation, but i usually fish lake erie in ohio...  walleyes dont really compare to that dolphin you posted so i had to come strong

nice. yeah i have a buddy with a house in islamorada (florida keys). best fishing in the world baby. still haven't caught a wahoo down there it will happen this summer.

on a side note, my buddy caught a nice tarpon in the canal (right behind where my pic was taken), held it up for the picture, and the tarpon shat all over him still probably the funniest thing i've ever seen. i was half drunk and laughed for a good 30 mins. best part is we got it on video! you can actually hear the shitting