Doctor Kibble
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Most of my fishing tackle is over 20 to 30 years old. When younger anglers pass my chosen swims on the lake, you can see sometimes they are thinking what the hell is he using.
My Shimano 10000 Xte's are scratched, worn, and maybe not so smooth now, but they are still my favourite fishing reels......I have tried quite a few others, but I haven't found a better pair yet. I did try the newer Xtea's which are smoover, but don't seem as robust. So good for catching carp on, but I prefer the Xte's when connecting with catfish. Which are a much harder fighting fish than the carp.
I originally bought them actually secondhand off of another angler, they have caught fish up to eighty pounds, and still have lots of life in them yet.
My advice to newcomers to angling is. The fish don't know if you are using old rods or reels. The only thing I make sure is in good new order. Is having good fresh baits, quality strong sharp hooks, hooklengths, and swivels. Mainly the end tackle is most important, and a good strong abrasive resistant line.
If you play big cats on them quite tight on the clutch it is best to change the line quite regularly, because the amount of twist you will end up during hard fighting battles. Though I have always changed my mainline regular anyway, ever since I started fishing.
The only tackle I have bought in recent years are mainly fish care products. Like fishing safety, retaining slings, and safety mats. Basically fish welfare products.
Loyal Trusty Servants
Most of my fishing tackle is over 20 to 30 years old. When younger anglers pass my chosen swims on the lake, you can see sometimes they are thinking what the hell is he using.
My Shimano 10000 Xte's are scratched, worn, and maybe not so smooth now, but they are still my favourite fishing reels......I have tried quite a few others, but I haven't found a better pair yet. I did try the newer Xtea's which are smoover, but don't seem as robust. So good for catching carp on, but I prefer the Xte's when connecting with catfish. Which are a much harder fighting fish than the carp.
I originally bought them actually secondhand off of another angler, they have caught fish up to eighty pounds, and still have lots of life in them yet.
My advice to newcomers to angling is. The fish don't know if you are using old rods or reels. The only thing I make sure is in good new order. Is having good fresh baits, quality strong sharp hooks, hooklengths, and swivels. Mainly the end tackle is most important, and a good strong abrasive resistant line.
If you play big cats on them quite tight on the clutch it is best to change the line quite regularly, because the amount of twist you will end up during hard fighting battles. Though I have always changed my mainline regular anyway, ever since I started fishing.
The only tackle I have bought in recent years are mainly fish care products. Like fishing safety, retaining slings, and safety mats. Basically fish welfare products.