When re-spooling a fishing pole, twist of the drag cap, take off the spool, and bring it to the local tackle and bait shop. Find out how to re-spool a fishing pole by running the line through the top guide and flipping the bail up with help from a commercial fisherman in this free video on fishing equipment.
Expert: Brian Lee
Bio: Brian Lee has been fishing for over a decade, including time as a commercial fisherman.
Filmmaker: David Pakman
Duration : 0:2:16
A 6 minute tour of Second Time Around Fishing Tackle Shop – STAFTS for short – A second hand fishing tackle shop located in Dayton,Ohio. Where the concept of the store is to sell good clean fishing gear very inexpensively so everyone can afford to go fishing, and to get kids involved in fishing! We carry mostly used items for the beginner or average fisherperson.
When fly fishing for salmon, an eight-weight fly rod with plenty of backing should be used, as salmon tend to make long runs. Learn about catching salmon with thin profile surf casting rods with help from a commercial fisherman in this free video on fishing equipment.
When stringing a fishing pole with guide lines, make sure to bring the line through the rollers by going underneath the first one and over the top of the next one. Find out how to string a spinning rod as well with help from a fishing trainer in this free video on stringing fishing poles.
The string on a fishing pole can often get cut off, and the easiest way to restring it is by taking it to a bait and tackle shop. Tie a quick slipknot to fix a fishing pole with a broken string with help from a commercial fisherman in this free video on fishing equipment.
In order to tie drop weights on a fishing line hook, start by taking off about 20 feet of line and then tie a dropper knot at the end of the line. Learn about tying lead on the bottom with help from a fishing trainer in this free video on tying drop weights on a fishing line and hook.
Setting up a fishing pole starts with tightening the reel onto the rod, putting the rod in the rod holder and bringing the line through the guides. Find out how to tighten the drag on a fishing rod with help from a fishing trainer in this free video on setting up a fishing pole.
Baiting fishing line with lure means putting a line through the lure and tying the hook on. Discover ways to bait a fishing line with live bait with help from a fishing trainer in this free video on baiting fishing line.
A saltwater fishing pole is often rigged in a setup known as the basic dropper loop rig. Use an overhand knot loop when rigging a saltwater fishing pole with help from a commercial fisherman in this free video on fishing equipment.
Setting up and prepping a wrapped loop for fishing. Learn about fly fishing equipment, poles, supplies, and setting up reels in this free video.