by John Shelton | Jul 19, 2015 | Tackle Reels
The Bait Casting Reel The bait casting reel is a multiplier reel. These reels are mounted on top of the rod, and because of this it goes by the name overhead reel, too. Bait casters have advanced gears for a smooth, quiet, and high speed operations. ...
by John Shelton | Jul 19, 2015 | Tackle Reels
The Spinning Reel The spinning reel is one of the most popular reels used for both freshwater and saltwater fishing. It was originally created for artificial lures and lighter tackle. It is a great trolling and casting reel. A spinning reel is a fixed spool reel, and...
by John Shelton | Jul 19, 2015 | Tackle Reels
The Fly Reel This type of reel is made just for fly fishing, and is generally a single-action reel. Most models are the same style that carry different line loads, and models are made specifically for either saltwater or freshwater fly fishing. Saltwater fly...
by John Shelton | Jul 19, 2015 | Tackle Reels
The Single Action Reel This type of reel is not used often, and has the handle directly connected to the spool itself. The single-action reel is also called the revolving drum reel. Larger models are available for surf fishing. ...
by John Shelton | Jul 19, 2015 | Tackle Lures
One of the plainest looking lures, but one of the most effective. At least in Southern California. Any trip I do offshore, trolling blue water, I always have at least one cedar plug in the spread whether it is a shotgun way back down the middle or daisy chained cedar...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Apr 1, 2015 | Boating, DPFishCo, Fish and Seafood, Fishing, Hook Up
A kelp paddy is a free floating mat consisting of loose kelp blades, stipes, fronds, air bladders, and dislodged holdfasts. Kelp paddies are formed when pieces of kelp along the rocky coastlines or shallow reefs are broken off or dislodged at the holdfasts. Wind and...
