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  • Photographic-style silver conventional jigging reel beside inventory cards and individually packaged generic components, titled Jigging Reel Spare Parts.

    Jigging Reel Spare Parts: Confirm the Match Before You Order

    · Goofish®Rod-More Than Fishing

    Similar-looking reel parts are not proof of compatibility. Learn what to verify before ordering a jigging reel handle, bearing, spool or drag component.

  • Lemon-yellow and blue photographic cover with silver jigging reels and the English headings Jigging Reel Startup Drag and The First Pull Is Not the Whole Story.

    Jigging Reel Startup Drag: Read the First Pull Correctly

    · Goofish®Rod-More Than Fishing

    The first number on a drag scale may not describe continuing payout. Separate breakaway friction, spool acceleration and display behavior before judging a jigging reel,...

  • Stream Push Button Fishing reels: Light Press Skills in Shallow Water

    Stream Push Button Fishing reels: Light Press Skills in Shallow Water

    · Goofish®Rod-More Than Fishing

    There is a special kind of magic that happens when you step into a shallow, rushing stream. The water is ice-cold, the rocks are slippery,...

  • Upgrade Your Spincast Fishing Reel: Bearing & Brake Shim Replacement Guide

    Upgrade Your Spincast Fishing Reel: Bearing & Brake Shim Replacement Guide

    · Goofish®Rod-More Than Fishing

    We’ve all been there. You’re out on the water, the fish are biting, you press the button to cast, and instead of a smooth release,...

  • Why 6+1 Bearings Matter: The Smoothness of the SY770 Big Game Spincast Reel

    Why 6+1 Bearings Matter: The Smoothness of the SY770 Big Game Spincast Reel

    · Goofish®Rod-More Than Fishing

    Let me tell you about the day I almost lost my dream fish. I was casting a heavy crankbait for monster pike when a giant...

  • Slow Jigging Reels 10 Checks Before Choosing Your Setup

    Slow Jigging Reels: 10 Checks Before Choosing Your Setup

    · Goofish®Rod-More Than Fishing

    A practical comparison worksheet for slow-jigging reels, replacing an unsupported top-ten ranking. Check configuration, handle side, line capacity, retrieve, controls, drag, balance and ownership needs.