TIPS FOR THE FISHERMAN!

Did you know that a little preventative maintenance performed on your reels after each fishing trip can prevent major problems in the long run?  Rinse off your reels with fresh water after each trip.  Every couple of trips, take the time to oil your reels,  A couple of drops of oil in the fittings will keep your reels running smoothly.

To check for worn guides, take a Q-tip and run it along the inside of the guides.  If the cotton on the Q-tip catches, then the guide should be changed.

Rusted hooks should be changed as they present problems.  Rusted hooks are weak and cause lost fish as well as infection id you should get stuck.

Jig fishermen can prevent losing jig by simply tying the hook to the jig with a piece of line that is lighter than the running line from the reel.  If the jig gets hung up on the botton, the lighter line will break before the running line and you will only lose the hook.  The connecting loop must be checked frequently as it will wear and need to be changed.

Surf fishermen should bait your rigs before you leave for the beach.  Package your baited rigs in zip-lock plastic bags and carry them in a soft sided cooler.  When the time comes to change your bait, just change your rig.  This way eliminates the need to carry bait and knives.  It's quick and easy rigging.

Night fishermen use balloons instead of floats for keeping track of  bait.  Small light sticks can be placed inside the balloon to illuminate it for easy viewing.

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