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	<title>Steelhead Salmon and Trout Fishing &#187; Fishing Gear</title>
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		<title>Spinning Reels</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Spinning reels have long been the number one choice for the beginning angler as well as experienced anglers. They are easy to use, perform well, and if you are fishing light lures and bait, they are essential. A spinning reel will cast light lure as well as heavier lures and baits as well. There is not the fear associated with a spinning reel as with the dreaded birds nest that are so common for the beginning baitcasters. With the improvement to the modern spinning reels and their drag systems, you will find that a spinning reel is capable of handling almost all of your fishing needs. From casting, a small 1/32 ounce jig for Bluegill to heaving a 1-ounce steelhead or salmon rig the spinning reel will complete the task repeatedly. A spinning reel today with a front spool adjustable drag system is as smooth and reliable as any other type of reel and they are easy to clean and maintain. You do not need an expensive spinning reel to catch smaller species of fish; however, you should consider the following when making your purchase: Size. Your spinning reel should balance well with the rod you are using; other wise, casting will be a lot more work. As a rule, you will need a reel weighing about 7 or 8 ounces to balance with an ultra-light rod. A 10- or 11- ounce reel is a better choice for a medium- power rod. A well-balanced rod should be balanced when held....]]></description>
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		<title>Spinning Rods</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:51:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A spinning rod is probably one of the easier types of fishing rods to use. Spinning rods are one of the most commonly used rod types do to the fact they are so versatile. They make a great choice for some one just starting out. Should you be planning on fishing with light gear 1/32 to 1/4 ounce in weight they are what you need in order to cast these light lures. A spinning outfit makes it possible to cast small spinners, baits, lures and other light “fishing gear” that are very difficult to cast with baitcasting gear if you could cast them at all. You can even use a spinning rod too fish with a fly if you like. All you need to do is attach a clear plastic casting bubble that you use for weight. When selecting your spinning rod, consider these features: •Material. The best spinning rods are made of the same material as the best fly rods high-modulus graphite. There are some nice fiberglass models available if you are on a budget, however they are a little heavier. Not only does a high- modulus rod give you excellent casting performance, its lightweight allows you to cast with less effort. You will enjoy this if you plan to spend all day on the water. •Length. The tendency in spinning rod selection, as in fly-casting, is towards the longer rods. These longer rods are necessary if you are going to be making longer casts. On large western streams,....]]></description>
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		<title>Five Reasons to Upgrade to a Baitcasting Reel Today</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 19:52:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steelhead Pursuer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have your fishing friends been out fishing you with their baitcasting reels?  Do they seem to have increased casting accuracy and distance?  Have you have been thinking it is time you make the move to improve your fishing success and get yourself a baitcasting reel?  Today&#8217;s baitcasting reels are easier to use then ever before, with the ant-backlash systems.  Stop waiting and get a Baitcasting Reel today. The Baitcasting reel will give you more control over your casting accuracy than other reel.  You will be able to place lures right up next to brush, stumps and logs, or within inches of the shoreline or docks.  Reach those seams out in the river that you friend have been hitting and pulling those trophies from that seam you never were able to reach.  You no longer have to worry about baitcasters reputation for being more difficult to use than other types of reels.  Once you learn the proper technique, and have the reel set correctly, you can learn to use a baitcasting reel like the pros. The Five Reasons to switch to a Baitcasting Reel: Added distance to your cast: With a baitcasting reel, you line spools smoothly from the reel.  Unlike a spinning reel that has to uncoil, as the line is being cast.  This causes friction not only against the spool face but also in the air and against the rod guides as these coils wobble their way through you rod. Increased Accuracy:  Once you learn the basic technique you will....]]></description>
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		<title>Learn To Use A Baitcasting Reel And Increase Your Fishing Success.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:19:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first thing you should learn before you can be successful at using a baitcasting reel is how to hold the reel properly. Many hold the rod so that the reel faces them, but that is not the correct way to have the reel. You should begin your cast by pressing the free spool button, and then hold the spool in place with your thumb. Turn the rod sideways so the reel&#8217;s handle faces upward. The reel should be kept this way throughout the cast to provide the most efficient use of the reel. You should begin releasing the pressure on your thump about halfway through your forward casting motion to begin letting the line out. With a Baitcast reel equipped with the anti-backlash system, you can release all of your thump pressure once you reach the end of you cast stroke. On the older models and even the newer model that have not been adjusted correctly, you control the speed of the line coming off your reel with thump pressure. To prevent backlashes in the line, applying just enough pressure on the spool with your thumb so that the rotating speed of the spool never exceeds the speed of the line coming off it is key to preventing a backlash. Learning how much thumb pressure is primarily a function of practice. You can greatly reduce backlashes if you have set the reel&#8217;s braking system properly. Many baitcasting reels have centrifugal braking systems. The centrifugal braking system is activated by....]]></description>
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		<title>Selecting the Right Rod Action in Your Steelhead Rod</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:50:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Watch the latest videos on YouTube.com Rod Action: Rod Action is the term used to describe how much of the rod bends when pressure is put on the tip. A fast action rod will bend in only the top third or less of the rod. A medium or moderate action will bend in the top half. A slow action will bend starting in the lower third of the rod. Sometimes slow action rods are termed &#8216;parabolic&#8217;, meaning the bend of the rod is similar throughout the length. These descriptions are subjected to the type of rod you may be talking about at the time; a fast action fly rod or steelhead rod will bend much lower and more easily than a fast action bass rod or offshore rod. Most bass rod actions are fast to very fast because this action generally provides better sensitivity and faster power for hook setting. By faster power I mean the rod &#8216;shuts off&#8217; faster, or the bend ends higher on the blank, which means you don&#8217;t have to move the rod as far on the hook set to get into the stiffer part of the Rod. Fast action rods are great for most applications where a short to medium casting distance is involved and single hooks are the rule, such as corky and bait fishing. Medium and medium-fast rods will usually provide a little more casting distance and still provide adequate hook setting power. These actions are often used for applications that involve treble....]]></description>
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