Saturday, April 16, 2011
Other Centerpin Reels
Centerpin reels remain popular with anglers in Australia for all forms of fresh and saltwater fishing. Most common is the use of centerpin reels in Australia for surfcasting off the beach. A large diameter spool centerpin reel is attached in a low mount position on a 12–17 foot surfcasting pole by way of a bracket that allows the reel to be rotated 90° to the pole for casting and returned to a position to retrieve line. In the casting position the spool is perpendicular to the pole, opening the face of the reel allowing the line to run off the side of the spool when released in the cast. The surfcasting poles are specifically designed for use with these reels have the reel low mounted as the line is held and released during the cast by the lower hand on the rod, unlike fixed spool or multiplier surf reels, and the lowest ring is of large diameter and around halfway along the poles length.
Fly Reel Operation
Fly reels are normally manual, single-action designs. Rotating a handle on the side of the reel rotates the spool which retrieves the line, usually at a 1:1 ratio (i.e., one complete revolution of the handle equals one revolution of the spool).
The centrepin reel is also used for coarse fishing, where one can use it to trot on a fast flowing river. Normally, the float would be pulled under because of the fast current, but the centrepin reel automatically releases line, thus making the float not go under.
The centrepin reel is also used for coarse fishing, where one can use it to trot on a fast flowing river. Normally, the float would be pulled under because of the fast current, but the centrepin reel automatically releases line, thus making the float not go under.
Types of fishing reels Centrepin Reel
Mainly used for fly fishing. The fly reel or fly casting reel has traditionally been rather simple in terms of mechanical construction, little has changed from the design patented by Charles F. Orvis in 1874.[6] However, in recent years improvements have been made with the development of better reels and drags for fighting larger fish. A fly reel is normally operated by stripping line off the reel with one hand, while casting the rod with the other hand. Early fly reels often had no drag at all, but merely a click/pawl mechanism intended to keep the reel from overrunning when line was pulled from the spool. To slow a fish, the angler simply applied hand pressure to the rim of the revolving spool (known as "palming the rim"). Later, these click/pawl mechanisms were modified to provide a limited adjustable drag. Although adequate for smaller fish, these did not possess a wide adjustment range or the power to slow larger fish.
Modern fly reels typically have more sophisticated disc-type drag systems made of composite materials that feature increased adjustment range, consistency, and resistance to high temperatures from drag friction. Most of these fly reels also feature large-arbor spools designed to reduce line memory, maintain consistent drag and assist the quick retrieval of slack line in the event a hooked fish makes a sudden run towards the angler.
At one time, multiplier fly reels were widely available. These reels had a geared line retrieve of 2:1 or 3:1 that allowed faster retrieval of the fly line. However, their additional weight, complexity and expense did not justify the advantage of faster line retrieval in the eyes of many anglers. As a result, today they are rarely used.
Automatic fly reels use a coiled spring mechanism that pulls the line into the reel with the flick of a lever. Automatic reels tend to be heavy for their size, and have limited line capacity. Automatic fly reels peaked in popularity during the 1960s, and since that time they have been outsold many times over by manual fly reels.
Saltwater fly reels are designed specifically for use in an ocean environment. Saltwater fly reels are normally much larger in diameter than most freshwater fly reels in order to provide a large line and backing capacity designed for the long runs of powerful ocean game fish. To prevent corrosion, saltwater fly reels often use aerospace aluminum frames and spools, electroplated and/or stainless steel components, with sealed and waterproof bearing and drive mechanisms.
Modern fly reels typically have more sophisticated disc-type drag systems made of composite materials that feature increased adjustment range, consistency, and resistance to high temperatures from drag friction. Most of these fly reels also feature large-arbor spools designed to reduce line memory, maintain consistent drag and assist the quick retrieval of slack line in the event a hooked fish makes a sudden run towards the angler.
At one time, multiplier fly reels were widely available. These reels had a geared line retrieve of 2:1 or 3:1 that allowed faster retrieval of the fly line. However, their additional weight, complexity and expense did not justify the advantage of faster line retrieval in the eyes of many anglers. As a result, today they are rarely used.
Automatic fly reels use a coiled spring mechanism that pulls the line into the reel with the flick of a lever. Automatic reels tend to be heavy for their size, and have limited line capacity. Automatic fly reels peaked in popularity during the 1960s, and since that time they have been outsold many times over by manual fly reels.
Saltwater fly reels are designed specifically for use in an ocean environment. Saltwater fly reels are normally much larger in diameter than most freshwater fly reels in order to provide a large line and backing capacity designed for the long runs of powerful ocean game fish. To prevent corrosion, saltwater fly reels often use aerospace aluminum frames and spools, electroplated and/or stainless steel components, with sealed and waterproof bearing and drive mechanisms.
Fishing reel History
In literary records, the earliest evidence of the fishing reel comes from a 4th century AD[1][2] work entitled Lives of Famous Immortals.[3][4] The earliest known depiction of a fishing reel comes from a Southern Song (1127–1279) painting done in 1195 by Ma Yuan (c. 1160–1225) called "Angler on a Wintry Lake," showing a man sitting on a small sampan boat while casting out his fishing line.[5] Another fishing reel was featured in a painting by Wu Zhen (1280–1354).[5] The book Tianzhu lingqian (Holy Lections from Indian Sources), printed sometime between 1208 and 1224, features two different woodblock print illustrations of fishing reels being used.[5] An Armenian parchment Gospel of the 13th century shows a reel (though not as clearly depicted as the Chinese ones).[5] The Sancai Tuhui, a Chinese encyclopedia published in 1609, features the next known picture of a fishing reel and vividly shows the windlass pulley of the device.[5] These five pictures mentioned are the only ones which feature fishing reels before the year 1651 (when the first English illustration was made); after that year they became commonly depicted in world art.[5]
Fishing reel
A fishing reel is a device used for the deployment and retrieval of a fishing line using a spool mounted on an axle. Fishing reels are traditionally used in the recreational sport of angling. They are most often used in conjunction with a fishing rod, though some specialized reels are mounted directly to boat gunwales or transoms. The earliest known illustration of a fishing reel is from Chinese paintings and records beginning about 1195 AD. Fishing reels first appeared in England around 1650 AD, and by the 1760s, London tackle shops were advertising multiplying or gear-retrieved reels. Paris, Kentucky native George Snyder is generally given credit for inventing the first fishing reel in America around 1820, a bait casting design that quickly became popular with American anglers.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Beginners Fishing: how to tie a fishing line to a lure
Beginners Fishing: how to tie a fishing line to a lure
Monofilament Fishing Line Is this the Universal Line?
Many sea anglers are happy to use nylon monofilament fishing line for all their saltwater fishing needs, as it's an excellent general purpose line and suitable for most situations, but there are times when one of the hi-tech variants - fluorocarbon fishing line or braid fishing line for example, would perform better.
Nylon monofilament lines are produced from liquid nylon, by drawing it out in a single continuous strand until it has reached a predetermined thickness.
Small diameter mono lines are made by extending the drawing-out process until the desired thickness has been reached.
Breaking strain is obviously related to diameter, so it will come as no surprise that thinner lines are less strong than thick ones.
Modern production processes ensure that today's mono lines are highly consistent in terms of both diameter and breaking strain when new, but this happy state of affairs soon changes after the line has been in use for a while.
Exposure to the sun causes a structural change in the line - ultra-violet degradation - to occur, and this together with the inevitable nicks and abrasions soon mean that the actual breaking strain of your mono line is only a fraction of what it said on the spool.
Fortunately, mono line is relatively cheap - and it's a wise angler that replaces it regularly.
The very best value is to be had by buying monofilament fishing line in bulk. Some suppliers offer this as a series of normal sized spools joined together as here, whilst others choose to load it all on to a single large spool and sell it by breaking strain and weight - for example a 2lb spool of 40lb breaking strain line - but fail to tell you what length of line you're getting.
In this latter case, the following table will give you the answer:~
Nylon monofilament lines are produced from liquid nylon, by drawing it out in a single continuous strand until it has reached a predetermined thickness.
Small diameter mono lines are made by extending the drawing-out process until the desired thickness has been reached.
Breaking strain is obviously related to diameter, so it will come as no surprise that thinner lines are less strong than thick ones.
Modern production processes ensure that today's mono lines are highly consistent in terms of both diameter and breaking strain when new, but this happy state of affairs soon changes after the line has been in use for a while.
Exposure to the sun causes a structural change in the line - ultra-violet degradation - to occur, and this together with the inevitable nicks and abrasions soon mean that the actual breaking strain of your mono line is only a fraction of what it said on the spool.
Fortunately, mono line is relatively cheap - and it's a wise angler that replaces it regularly.
The very best value is to be had by buying monofilament fishing line in bulk. Some suppliers offer this as a series of normal sized spools joined together as here, whilst others choose to load it all on to a single large spool and sell it by breaking strain and weight - for example a 2lb spool of 40lb breaking strain line - but fail to tell you what length of line you're getting.
In this latter case, the following table will give you the answer:~
Fishing Tackle Components
Fishing Tackle Components
The Worth Company manufactures quality fishing tackle and fishing lure components, including split rings, casting spoons, spinner blades, clevises, swivels, beads and lure bodies. We have been producing custom wire forms for the fishing tackle industry for over 60 years. We also offer tools for fishing lure making, including wire forming tools and machinery, fly tying vises and split ring pliers.
To deliver the finest fishing tackle and fishing lure components in the world is no small undertaking. Variables in materials, manufacturing processes and finishing procedures provide obstacles along the way.
At the Worth Company, we go to extraordinary lengths to insure our fishing lure components are the finest anywhere. We manufacture our own tooling to exact standards, and obtain only the finest materials available for the particular application. And when it comes to finish - well, that's where we really shine.
"If you want a project done right, then you should do it yourself." That's our philosophy here at the Worth Company.
From the incredible attention to detail on every incoming order, to the rigorous final inspection process, it's the people here at Worth that make the difference. It's the people that are involved in the entire process... checking and verifying, and then checking again. It makes you feel good to know someone's in control!
The Worth Company manufactures quality fishing tackle and fishing lure components, including split rings, casting spoons, spinner blades, clevises, swivels, beads and lure bodies. We have been producing custom wire forms for the fishing tackle industry for over 60 years. We also offer tools for fishing lure making, including wire forming tools and machinery, fly tying vises and split ring pliers.
To deliver the finest fishing tackle and fishing lure components in the world is no small undertaking. Variables in materials, manufacturing processes and finishing procedures provide obstacles along the way.
At the Worth Company, we go to extraordinary lengths to insure our fishing lure components are the finest anywhere. We manufacture our own tooling to exact standards, and obtain only the finest materials available for the particular application. And when it comes to finish - well, that's where we really shine.
"If you want a project done right, then you should do it yourself." That's our philosophy here at the Worth Company.
From the incredible attention to detail on every incoming order, to the rigorous final inspection process, it's the people here at Worth that make the difference. It's the people that are involved in the entire process... checking and verifying, and then checking again. It makes you feel good to know someone's in control!
Melting Mpls. Lakes Reveal Hundreds of Dead Fish
The long cold winter wasn't just tough on Minnesotans, it was tough on fish in area lakes.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board officials say they're cleaning up fish at several lakes in the city, which died from a lack of oxygen.
Park officials say they're seeing dead fish at Diamond Lake, Grass Lake, Lake Harriet, Lake Hiawatha, Lake of the Isles, Loring Pond and Powderhorn Lake. Both Loring Pond and Powderhorn Lake are seeing more significant fish kills because they are smaller and more shallow.
Park officials found dead channel catfish, large goldfish and bullheads. But they say the fish loss will not be significant enough overall to affect summer fishing on Minneapolis lakes.
The fish kills occur when ice and snow prevent sunlight from reaching aquatic plants which produce the oxygen in a lake. The impact varies depending on the species of fish.
The MnDNR does stock many of the lakes--including Loring Pond, Webber Pond and Powderhorn Lake--as part of the agency's "Fishing in the Neighborhood" program. Park officials say they typically stock the larger lakes with walleye and/or muskie.
You can report fish kill sightings to Minneapolis Parks officials at (612) 230-6400.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board officials say they're cleaning up fish at several lakes in the city, which died from a lack of oxygen.
Park officials say they're seeing dead fish at Diamond Lake, Grass Lake, Lake Harriet, Lake Hiawatha, Lake of the Isles, Loring Pond and Powderhorn Lake. Both Loring Pond and Powderhorn Lake are seeing more significant fish kills because they are smaller and more shallow.
Park officials found dead channel catfish, large goldfish and bullheads. But they say the fish loss will not be significant enough overall to affect summer fishing on Minneapolis lakes.
The fish kills occur when ice and snow prevent sunlight from reaching aquatic plants which produce the oxygen in a lake. The impact varies depending on the species of fish.
The MnDNR does stock many of the lakes--including Loring Pond, Webber Pond and Powderhorn Lake--as part of the agency's "Fishing in the Neighborhood" program. Park officials say they typically stock the larger lakes with walleye and/or muskie.
You can report fish kill sightings to Minneapolis Parks officials at (612) 230-6400.
Monday, April 11, 2011
9' #5 Weight Shootout
I've been using a 4 weight rod for the waters I fish for the last several years and lately I've been feeling a little under gunned. Most of the trout I am landing are in the 10" to 15" range, but I've been landing some pigs that are pushing 20" and I know there are even larger to be found. For dry flies and nymphing, my 4 weight has worked, but it is not the most fun. When I want to strip streamers, I've gone to my 6 weight. Well, I decided it was time to find an all purpose #5 weight rod to do it all. This is going to be my new rod that I will fish 90% of the time. I decided to head to Bob Marriotts Fly Fishing Store to compare the Sage Z-Axis to the Sage ZXL. First off, if you are in Southern California and you are looking for fly fishing gear or information about anything fly fishing, I have yet to find a store that matches Bob Marriotts in customer service. I can't recommend them enough. While I was there I also added an Orvis Helios to the mix as well as Sage's budget rod, the Vantage. All Rods were #5 weight 9 foot rods.
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