Before casting a conventional fishing reel, flip a lever to make it free to cast. Learn to cast a conventional fishing reel in this free fishing video from the owner of a fishing tackle store.
Expert: Larry Mastry
Bio: Larry Mastry and his brother Dale own Mastry’s Tackle, a fixture in St. Petersburg, Fla., and together they have a half of a century’s experience in fishing.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Duration : 0:1:26
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