Thursday, September 28, 2017

How to Spool a Spinning Reel Without The Line Twist

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It’s always more fun to fish than it is to futz around with your gear, but some types of maintenance are unavoidable. For example, you have to change your line periodically to ensure that a big fish doesn’t snap off your line and break your heart.

Fortunately, spooling your reel with a fresh line is an easy task especially for anglers who use spinning reels. You don’t need any tools other than a pair of line cutters, and the entire job can be completed in less than 10 minutes.


Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Choosing The Best Spinning Reel in 2017 w/ 4 Reviews

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While bass anglers and trolling aficionados often prefer baitcasting reels, and most kid-friendly rod and reel combos feature a spincasting reel, spinning reels are undoubtedly the most popular option for most fishermen and fisherwomen.

This is probably due in part to the simplicity of spinning reels which allow anglers to fish while experiencing relatively few technical problems.

As long as you start with a properly strung reel and exercise a little care, you aren’t likely to deal with many tangles or backlashes.

Spinning reels also work for catching a wide variety of fish — whether you target 50-pound muskies or 2-pound rainbow trout, there is one for you.

But as with every other piece of fishing gear, you need to understand the differences between the various models and brands on the market and choose one that suits your needs best.


Thursday, September 14, 2017

Getting Started With Digiscoping ( All You Need To Know )

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One interesting aspect of spotting scopes is the ability to turn them into a powerful camera lens. Digiscoping applies to both spotting scopes and more powerful telescopes. Spotting scopes and cameras are often used to film nature, while telescopes and cameras are used for scanning the skies.

Digiscoping is otherwise called digital afocal photography. We are going to focus on the popular method of combining a camera to a spotting scope.

Digiscoping allows nature enthusiasts to take amazing pictures of Mother Nature. The combination of a spotting scope and a camera allows the photographer to capture close-ups of animals in their habitat. You can take these photos from a safe position without disturbing the animal.


Friday, September 8, 2017

Choosing the Best Beginner Compound Bow: Top 3 Reviewed

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If you are a new bow hunter and you walk into a bow shop or the bow section at a sporting goods store, the variety of bows on the wall can be intimidating. Usually, a shop has bows of all styles, sizes, colors and feature sets. So where do you start?

Points to Consider When Choosing

Pick a Good Bow Shop

As a beginning bow hunter, you might be tempted to price-shop bows, which can often lead you to buy from a store based on price. This may work out for you, but often it does not.

If you have multiple places to purchase bows near you, visit a couple of shops and see where the staff is the most helpful and knowledgeable. Online reviews are also useful for finding a quality bow shop.

The right bow shop will be a huge help in selecting and setting up a bow for you initially. They will also be helpful as you learn more about shooting and when your bow will…