Reply To: Put the fish on the Reel?!?!?!

Although the number of 20 ” fish I have caught could be counted on one hand ( minus a finger or two) I have tried to adhere to a guides advice.  Keep yr rod low to the water and work to turn the fish so they have to fight the current and rod at the same time.

Low rod discourages the fish from jumping. Jumping encourages head shakes which can break u off.  If the fish jumps , dip ur rod and “bow to the fish” to release some pressure during the jump.

If u have a lot of line out, getting the line reeled up can be a challenge.  Feeding the line back on the reel while not making a mess/birds nest is the challenge.

I too will pre set my drag before casting.  In a boat or raft, try wearing a pair of socks. It will help to keep ur line fowling to a minimum. Shoes n bare feet are a sure fire way to tangle ur line.

Bob