Fieldsports
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New to braid ! My fekkin Thumb.
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firstly wellcome to nesa steve.sound like some boyo,lol.would of thought simplest answer would be use a level wind reel,if not a glove.even a bit innertube of a small bike,better again buy a bit thrink tupe.[DONT]heat it on your thumb 1st,possibly a bit copper pipe bigger than your thumb,then carefully finish heating on your thumb.hope this helps you out.reg.
welcome to the site.dont touch a level wind for boat,unless you want you thumb jammed in it.
your 624 if in decent cond.is a jolly good reel.
i have used braid on boat for some time now,and never had an issue,as said the line dosent need to be laid as it would for casting.
ps my paws are as soft as :question::question:
stick with the braid--guid luck
your 624 if in decent cond.is a jolly good reel.
i have used braid on boat for some time now,and never had an issue,as said the line dosent need to be laid as it would for casting.
ps my paws are as soft as :question::question:
stick with the braid--guid luck
I favour a level wind for boat fishing but when I'm not using a level wind I find the line can be spread evenly by turning the rod handle clockwise / anti-clockwise when reeling in. That said, the Mitchell 624 has a very low spool ratio and as such the technique may not work as well as it does on a 5-1 or 6-1 reel.
Cannot fault the 624 in terms of reliability with it's brass / steel internals and metal spool but when wrecking in deeper water you've got to reel like crazy to get the gear up when the skipper toots the horn.
Cannot fault the 624 in terms of reliability with it's brass / steel internals and metal spool but when wrecking in deeper water you've got to reel like crazy to get the gear up when the skipper toots the horn.
Norman
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I agree with drifter on the rod turning, I sometimes help the line over a little with top of thumb but mainly just wind on an angle to right slightly then after a few minutes turn it to the left the line follows the turn ......
But I agree with Lingking on level winds , nasty place to get your thumb or finger stuck
Norm
Welcome to Site mate
The Great Wallsendo
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I thumb the braid back onto the reel as I would with a shore reel (no level winds for me)
A bit like playing the guitar it's a matter of getting the skin used to it - any guitar player will tell you about the callouses and hard skin on the ends of their fingers
A bit like playing the guitar it's a matter of getting the skin used to it - any guitar player will tell you about the callouses and hard skin on the ends of their fingers
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I thumb the braid back onto the reel as I would with a shore reel (no level winds for me)
A bit like playing the guitar it's a matter of getting the skin used to it - any guitar player will tell you about the callouses and hard skin on the ends of their fingers
Good answer Tony. Maybe on the next Slinky vid, perhaps a few cords as yous are into the fish
Fieldsports
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Thanks for the replies lads I appreciate it. !
Glove
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go to a decorators merchant like Williams Sunderland get a pair of thin gloves great tight fitting for fishing
alcaucin
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One thing you should consider is adding a mono shock leader. Braid will not stand up to too much abrasion particularly on wrecks but mono will. I use 50/60lb leader of about 3 rod lengths. There is a special knot to join them, you will find it somewhere on the net. Also be careful when using braid, especially when snagged , you shouldn't try to pull it off by hand as braid will cut like cheese wire. Use something like a baseball bat to wrap it around. They recommend turning the braid yearly but I don't bother, I should do really but have never had an issue.
