Casting and Reeling a Handline

[@EctoMorpheus]

This video is criminally underrated. I've never fished a day in my life and am looking to start handlining. This is very useful, thanks!

[@DaggerfishGear]

Thanks very much! Hope you give it a try

[@glasswaterangling]

I big hell yes on the tips in this video. This method is used from brook trout and bluegill to tuna and marlin like in the Old Man and the Sea. Thanks for more know on how to get with it!!!

[@jonathanflowers6353]

Actually just purchased one and this is very helpful to get me started fishing with it.

[@DaggerfishGear]

Thanks! Glad to hear it's helpful. Hope you enjoy the other videos in this series too!

[@jonathanflowers6353]

@Daggerfish Gear actually checking out some of the videos right now.

[@VillageBoatShop-mq7jk]

Love the idea of this! I've hand lined in the ocean off of a sailboat but not with such a nice well thought out setup. Great idea to always have some fishing gear with you.

[@btcharlee9727]

Great video, been looking all over for something like this as my son has just got into fishing whilst on holiday. Thank you, all the best for the future.

[@eddiekane1202]

Love this. I only knew one way to cast a hand line lol. Thank you for taking the time to make this

[@DaggerfishGear]

My pleasure! Glad you found it helpful

[@Shihabdeenrecreationalcyclist]

Really superb very useful tips

[@rovaor93]

I use an old spincast reel in my hand to fish without a rod the cast techniques are the same you just have to push the button to release the line before casting is easier and the retrieval is faster and I have a drag system you should try it out is very fun

[@Jaqxy]

This I will bring with me when I go long distance hiking as it is very lightweight.

[@rollingtrolling2991]

Just purchased today! Any tips for respooling the line? New to fishing. I can’t wait to try with this. If you could make a video doing that would be great.

[@DaggerfishGear]

Awesome, thanks! We have an old (bad) video on this that will be replaced sometime this year, but for now this will give you the basic guidance you need to respool: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKvEaHSAnt6Dqq8&t

[@rollingtrolling2991]

@@DaggerfishGear do you think a 6lb or 4lb test would be good since it seems like this is mostly for smaller fish? Especially for fly fishing?

[@DaggerfishGear]

@@rollingtrolling2991 Yes 6lb or 4lb will work well, though we chose 8lb as standard becasue we felt it was the most versatile option. My recommendation would be to start by tying a lighter weight line on as a leader, which will keep you from needing to respool the whole reel. Regardless, you'll need a bit of weight on the line to cast it (see our fly fising video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2HZqnx4lK6HrKc). Hope this helps!

[@robertw.7698]

Thanks so much Bro, Do you have one on using a Cuban yo yo

[@DaggerfishGear]

Thanks! We don't make a Cuban yoyo (yet) but the Toss and the Whip casts demonstrated here should work with a yoyo style reel.

[@jeremytyler7843]

What size Adjust A Bubble is in the kit so I can get extras?

[@DaggerfishGear]

The 3/16 oz size are the ones included in our Streamer Kits. Also, for reference, the storage area in the handle is 7/8" diameter by ~2.75" long, so anything smaller than that should fit as well

[@charlesherrington2694]

What about line twist from winding

[@DaggerfishGear]

It's less of a problem than is is on mechanical reels. Line is fed straight onto the reel from the line hand, and with no mechanical gearing line twisting is significantly reduced. If line does get twisted, it can usually be straightened out by gently running it through pinched fingers

[@jonfisher9214]

If people are worried the line might hurt their hand then I'd suggest they get out into the real world more and just learn to handle stuff.

[@jaredlogerfo5081]

Never hurt my hands with my daggerfish. The problem I face is sound of my hand rubbing against wet line. Squeaks louder than my ex boyfriend. I know it’s causing problems because I’ve watched the small fish flee when it happens, vs when it doesn’t. Light Gloves prevent this (and help keep a hold of fish when I work the hook out) but if you ware something that has pads on the outside, it will snag on your gloves from time to time. The only other problem I have with a the hand reel is that it gets tangled easily and badly. Might just be me being inexperienced; but I spend more time having to redo my tackle than fishing some days. I have stopped trying to untangle, even if I know I could untangle it.