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Spinning Reel Parts List
The spinning reel came onto the market in 1948, introduced by the Mitchell Reel Company, according to the Learning How to Fish website. The spinning reel's popularity has grown since then. The design behind the spinning reel includes a fixe…
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How to Reassemble a Penn Reel
Penn reels have been a popular choice among inshore and offshore saltwater anglers for many years. Durable design and construction make Penn desirable for a wide range of surf, pier and open ocean fishing applications. The Spinfisher metal…
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How to Lubricate a Shimano Stradic 2500 Reel
The Shimano Stradic 2500 series reel is part of the Shimano metal series of spinning reels. Weighing just over 9 ounces, the reel is well suited for freshwater fishing with light to medium-weight tackle. As with any fishing reel, regular cl…
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Top Rated Penn Spinning Reels
Penn started production in 1932 and when it rolled out the Senator reel in 1936, it was an immediate success. The Senator is still in production today and many of the earliest versions are still catching fish. Penn's emphasis on quality has…
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How to Remove a Stuck Spool on a Mitchell 300 Reel
Mitchell Fishing makes and produces fishing products, tackle and reels. The 300 series of reels are spin casting devices that come with extra spools which can be switched on the fly. Having extra spools threaded with different weights of fi…
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How to Fix a Quantum Reel
Quantum Fishing makes tackle, rods and reels. Quantum fishing reels, like all mechanical devices, require maintenance and repairs from time to time. Regardless of the style of Quantum reel you use, there are several parts of these reels tha…
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Daiwa Reels History
Daiwa fishing reels were invented in Japan. The company gradually expanded to Europe and the United States, and now Daiwa is a worldwide company and highly respected in the fishing industry.
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How to Repair a South Bend Spin Cast 70 Reel
The South Bend Spin Cast 70 fishing reel is considered a classic or vintage fishing reel, and with proper maintenance provides years of solid fishing and casting. The Spin Cast 70 uses a series of sealed ball bearings to achieve the spin an…
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Adjusting the Drag on a Penn 105 Reel
The Penn 105 fishing reel is a spinning reel designed for small- to mid-sized sport fish species such as perch, walleye, bass and crappie. The 105 has stainless steel bearings for the spool spin, stainless steel and plastic handles and an a…
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How to Use South Bend Reels
South Bend manufactures large quantities of moderately priced reels. The majority of the reels are either bait casting or spin casting reels, but a few specialty ice fishing models can be found on the market. The South Bend reel models do v…
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How to Use Penn Reels Formula 10Ld
Penn Formula 10LD reels were discontinued in 2004. These reels were top sellers for Penn but were replaced with the Graph-Lite reels. The Formula 10LD reel is built for heavy-duty offshore fishing. It can hold up to 800 yards of 20-pound te…
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Penn Reel Facts
When it comes to fishing reels, Penn is a well-known and trusted brand. Founded in 1932, Philadelphia-based Penn Reel company manufactures a variety of saltwater and freshwater reels for casual fishermen and professionals alike.
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Maintenance for the Daiwa Spinning Reel
Like all mechanical devices, your Daiwa reel needs periodic and preventive maintenance in order to perform correctly. The angler can easily accomplish this maintenance--and it's also a good time to get rid of old fishing line and install fr…
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Clean, Oil, and Grease a Mitchell 300X Spinning Reel
Mitchell introduced the world's first spinning reel in the late 1940s. Since then, thousands of freshwater and saltwater anglers have relied upon Mitchell reels for recreation and professional use. The Mitchell 300 was one popular and relia…
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How to Set the Drag on a Mitchell 300 Spinning Reel
Since the late 1940s, the Mitchell 300 spinning reel has carved a niche and created a loyal following among many freshwater and saltwater anglers. The ease of use and simplicity of adjustment are among the main reasons people love their Mit…
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Parts of a Reel
There are a variety of fishing reels and the one you choose will depend on your level of experience and the type of fishing you expect to do. Conventional baitcaster reels, spinning reels and centerpin or fly reels are the main types of ree…
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How to Cast With a Saltwater Spin Reel
From trout streams to beaches, spinning reels are an essential part of many anglers' tackle. Many people step up to spinning reels from baitcasting reels as their confidence increases with casting and lure placement. Spinning reels are vers…
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The Best Saltwater Spinning Reels
Spinning reels are a valuable piece of saltwater equipment and can be used in a variety of fishing situations. The best saltwater spinning reels will be durable, resistant to corrosion, smooth on the retrieve and have an adjustable drag sys…
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Parts of a Spinning Rod and Reel
A spinning reel and accompanying fishing rod are common equipment for an angler. Each has specific parts that perform a particular function to enable you to send your bait presentation to its intended target. The advent of the spinning reel…
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Spinning Reel Review
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Parts of a Spinning Reel
Anglers use a spinning reel to cast lures and other bait into the water to catch fish. The various parts of a spinning reel have different functions that make it easy to use. Novice anglers often choose a spinning reel when they begin fishi…
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How to Spin a Reel Slot
Reel slot machines are traditional slot machines with reels that spin manually. Although they are being replaced by machines with video display reels, you can still find them at most casinos. Many gamblers enjoy seeing the reels actually sp…
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Baitcaster Vs. Spinning Reels
Every fisherman has his favorite style of reel based on the type of fish he is after. Many anglers choose between using a spinning reel or a baitcaster when on the water. There are, however, pros and cons to using each style of reel based o…
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Shimano Spinning Reel Maintenance
It is necessary from time to time to perform routine maintenance on Shimano spinning reels to ensure both their performance and longevity. Basic maintenance should be routinely performed and requires only a few basic essentials, which may o…
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How to Clean & Lubricate a Spinning Reel
Periodically it is necessary to clean and lubricate a spinning reel. Whether from frequent use, a result of long-term storage, or from becoming particularly dirty, spinning reels can be cleaned in a fairly simple process that every fisherma…
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