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Purchased my first entry level mooching reel ( Daiwa M1 Plus) to see if what everyone was saying about them is true. When I ask fisherman how they like using mooching reels they all say its the only way to go. Thought I would give it a try and see if I get hooked. In addition to the Daiwa I...

So I've been contemplating getting a new downrigger rod to go with my Islander MR3, single action reel.... Choices rattling around my head are a Sage SA4120 or getting a custom 10'6" Rainshadow rod of the equivalent. Some guys are saying that a 12' rod is simply too much rod for downrigger or...

Hello, I just moved near the Indian Arm and acquired a boat. I was thinking about trying the Arm for Chum this month, probably try mooching, (the Indian Arm park website claims it sees a large annual run) I was wondering if anyone had any experience in this area or if I would just be pleasantly...

Hey gang, Looking forward to enjoying the site. My sports fishing consists of Pinning and chucking feathers unless I'm mooching for winter chinnook. Enjoy Old school tactics when fishing, for more info, have a look at my profile :cheers:Sleep Robber

Well I got to take out the new toys. Motor ran well and boat isn't much different from the Zodiac. Looking forward to finishing break-in period tomorrow,as then I can take it to the ocean for some crab and maybe a little mooching around James Island. Started today fishing northwest side of Elk...

Wondering if anybody on here has one of these reels I was considering the New Rapala North Coast but have heard that its noisy and there is also a problem with the spring on the clicker. I have seen them for anything form $249-$300 depending on the shop. Just looking for anyone who wants to...

Wondering if anybody on here has one of these reels I was considering the New Rapala North Coast but have heard that its noisy and there is also a problem with the spring on the clicker. I have seen them for anything form $249-$300 depending on the shop. Just looking for anyone who wants to...

I just purchased a new Shimano Mooching Reel and was a little disappointed. Apparently all the new reels come with some drag, even when you loosen it off all the way? And when you crank it tight they still allow line to spool off? I like to have full control of the tension. I took the reel back...

So after a bad day on the river my reel broke after a bad spill wading. Anyone have a recommendation for a reel for chinook drift fishing. I prefer centerpin but anything works. Also any recommendations on a reel for bar fishing. Took out my old spinning bar reel and it's toast. I have 4 daiwa...

Anyone have a Comment on which reel is better, I'm thinking about buying 4 new moochers