Are you new to fishing and don’t understand what gear ratio means for a fishing reel? In this video I will explain what gear ratio’s are and what it means if your buying a reel or if someone has gifted you a reel. All fishing reels have a gear ratio.
It is time to change out my reels for the spinning rods I use for river fishing salmon and steelhead. I am making a change to the line I use for this. I am hoping it will reduce some line management issues I am having. I have links in the video description on YouTube, if you are interested.
Balancing your fishing gear is important to being successful and enjoying your day on the water. As a full time sport fishing guide, I fish with a lot of people from all over the country. Occasionally, I receive comments about the setups and gear we are using when fishing for steelhead and salmon. Statements like “This barrel swivel seems…
