STOP Making These SPINNING REEL Mistakes

"Do what is good for you." Every time i do that there's a video that tells me NOT to do that!

Wow, I grew up fishing (with spin casters), love it to this day. We always just grabbed the poles and went fishing, and when we needed more line, we bought what was on sale, and went fishing. The fish didn't seem to care what line we had. Fishing line has come a long way.

This is THE MOST USEFUL FISHING VIDEO I'VE EVER SEEN. Those of us whose daddy didn't teach us, this is the kind of stuff we need to know. With that bird's nest tip, you've saved me hours of frustration for my third summer on the lake. Thanks!

Excellent video. I use both spinning and bait casters, but I like spinning better for my smallies. A couple of your tips I wasn't aware of even after 20 years of fishing, so Thanks!!

I'm 36 and have been fishing since I was 6 and heavily, along with my older brother, Mike, since my summer following the 2nd grade, around 8 or 9 years old. Growing up, one of my best friends would tell people,"... even when no one is catching fish, he is." I am experienced, but still learning. The simple trick you give for the dreaded open-face bird's nest is fantastic! How my life would be different if I understood this sooner. I love fluorocarbon and avoid it at the same time using it really for anything but leaders. It is because of how it behaves when it's brand-new and freshly spooled to a spinning real. Breaking in new fluorocarbon is no longer such a nuisance for me. Thanks, guy.

Thank you so much for the information! I've started fishing a couple of years ago and found the tips and explanations quite useful. You've just gained a new subscriber + NOTIFICATIONS ON! I'll be looking at the rest of your videos. Thanks again.

I’ve personally done my own testing and this is how it went 10 pound line was used for all testing on the same spinning combo Casting distance Power pro braid Spider wire braid was second Seguar fluoro third Walmart brand mono was last Tensile strength Spider wire braid Power pro braid Walmart brand mono Seaguar fluoro Abrasion resistance Walmart brand mono Seaguar fluoro Spider wire braid Power pro braid Conclusion: they’re all usable for certain situations, but since I’m a flats fisherman I roll with power pro since it casts nearly 20 feet further than the next closest, and I can let the fish run so that line ain’t breaking

One of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched on using a spinning reel! Many thanks.

Tyler, great video, you just saved my day. I have had this happen a few times especially right when I start fishing and end up missing a good time to catch a nice size fish. I end up missing, because of this miserable situation..thanks for the video, I think you should have over 150k subscribers, folks need to be watching you. David

I’ve been fishing for 65 years, using spinning reels and mono line but switched to 15 lb Spiderwire braid a few years ago. It has eliminated the line twist, which was a pain in the butt. Thanks for the tip about hand closing the bail and closing the bail and loosening the drag for birds nest.

Great tips on line tension and line diameter! Thank you from someone that has been fishing for 35 yrs!

great video. really precise and solid to the point tips and advice. Thanks

Great Advice “As Always! I’m old school and still learn new information from the channel all the time. That’s why I subscribe to your channel! Thank You!

Well put video! When I was watching this even tho Ive become a seasoned angler. It was still good to compare the knowledge I pick up from other seasoned anglers. Whats best is that you dont force other anglers to do the samething you do. You let them do what works for them since by the end of the day, the goal is to catch fish

Great info! Thx for the work put in!

I know what a big majority of these comments are about. There are people who don’t want to pay for braid and flouro lines. No one is making you do anything. I am 60 years old and I have fished for about everything in fresh water. I used mono line for many years and as soon as braid and flouro came out I started experimenting with. When those lines first hit the market they gave a lot of problems initially. Over time the companies have gotten better at making these lines and they are much better. I was skeptical about using them but over time I love braid to flouro leader and straight flouro. The braid to flouro is without a doubt my favorite plus in the long run is cheaper than mono. This video is spot on 100% correct!!!!

Even though I have been shore fishing for over forty years and all of my experience has been gained from listening to the "regulars" fishermen at the lakes. Your video as well as other tutorials of this push button digital age have been game changers for me. Fishing has kept me humble as well though. You may one day catch the biggest fish at your local lake and limit out and at your local spot; the next time you go there again and keep everything the same, you'll get skunked. It keeps me from bragging. "God does not deduct from your life, the time which you spend fishing." Thank you for posting.

Great video bro. I sent it to a friend's brother who just started fishing. Your explanation of the bird's nest and how it accurs and how to prevent it was spot on.

Great information. I'm always learning something new with you🙂. Thanks a lot.

Another factor when it comes to braided or mono line is the rod. I am mostly spinfishing for pike, so my rod is very stiff. I always fished these rods with mono line, but I also gave braided line a test. This test was a horrorshow to me. On those 3 days of testing, I lost about 80% of my fishes and what I found out was, that the stiff rod and the braid together widened the hole of the hook and so the fishes got unhooked. It seems as if you have to compensate the kinetic energy of the fish, so you its better to take a less stiff rod (maybe with glastipp) togther with the braided line and for stiff rods you better take a mono line. Greetings from germany