How To Use an Offshore Reel

Here's a simple tip to keep you from messing up gear! It's really a MUST KNOW tip before your next offshore trip!
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[@mcgavin098]

I went deep sea fishing and when I pulled up the anchor to leave the reef I was fishing on I snagged a Penn 209 rod/reel combo with the UPC sticker still on it. Best catch yet.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Nice Catch!!

[@markkromer1238]

🤣😂

[@TOMVUTHEPIMP]

You anchored on a reef?

[@Charsept]

Finally, a video that puts it simply.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thank you!

[@frederickk2852]

Good video for beginners. We call them multiplier reels in the UK,same reel, same cautions needed to avoid a backlash/birds nest. Glad you hit on helping beginners.

[@timthomas6958]

Glad someone took the time to explain, thanks!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jerryfletcher2384]

I just purchased a conventional lever drag reel. I didn’t know any of this stuff. I’m so glad I came across your video. Valuable basic information. Thanks so much

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad I could help!

[@JJSquishypants]

I’ve been fishing all my life and this video is very helpful. Seriously, great presentation and thank you for the information.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!...and thanks for watching!

[@johnandrewservice8598]

Thanks so much for sharing this video. I just bought one of those vintage reels and I really didn’t know how to operate the reel. Thanks again Onelove.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad I could help! Thank you for watching!!

[@TiensFatNutz]

Very helpful, had some sitting in the shed that I just never could figure out. Now I can finally get them out on the water

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad I could help!

[@howardmarshall1696]

Thank you so much for this. Im a greenhorn trying to learn while on my friends boat. Much appreciated and will watch a few times.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jake9705]

You have no idea how long it took me to find a video like this one! 😂😂😂 Thanks for making a great, simple, informative video for us rookies out there 👍

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad you liked it!

[@user-bs1eq8zj9c]

Going on a offshore charter tomorrow! And don’t really know what to expect and it took me forever to find a video like this! Thank youuuu!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Have fun!

[@rickdallas2885]

I experienced everything in this video some years ago . Outer Banks , N.C. Fortunately the Captain and Mate showed us the correct/best way to handle rod & reel. Thanks 4 the video.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You are welcome!

[@dannyfrommiami]

Awesome video. Been wanting to make the switch from spinning to conventional and this video helped alot.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad I could help. Thanks for watching!

[@garrymobey912]

Fantastic instructions, I’m going sea fishing for the first time today and that has helped a lot

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@planchekitchen9515]

I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS INFO FOREVER! THANK YOU SO HELPFUL

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Happy to help!

[@divindave6117]

Experience is what's learned just after you need it the most. Ive been offshore 20 times or so. Cant tell you how many times Ive back lashed a real. Finally got the hang of it, sorta. Never have got the hang of guiding the line back onto the reel tho.... for sure, its a learned skill and it takes a lot of learning. Ive been embarassed so many times and made me feel so bad I bought my own gear so I dont screw up the charter owned rigs.

[@AlMenard]

Great video, just like you said, most move on to techniques of fishing and ignore the basics. Most are embarrassed to ask the basics but want the great experience of fishing. Info like this takes the first 10 min of getting reacquainted with a Rod and Reel easy.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thank you for watching!

[@timthomas9105]

I took a charter out of Fort Myers Florida several years back. I favor Shimano baitrunner, open face reels with dual drag. If going deeper I'll use a Penn 114-H 6/0 reel. This was a 6 passenger charter, 2 father-son pairs and me and a friend, We're about 20 miles out and I was catching the most fish using a 1-1/2 oz egg sinker, swivel, a ft of 100 lb mono and a 2/0 hook. There was a light chop 2-3 ft and the 4 strangers were holding themselves rock steady to the BOAT. Half way through the day trip the Captain asked me to demonstrate how I fish. I drop my bait, a piece of fish belly and chopped squid, when the sinker hits bottom I note the elevation, crank for 6-12 inches from the bottom, length of the leader, and set the ROD to the HORIZON. That way the bait isn't being JIGGED from the CHOP, you can FEEL an actual strike and it also minimizes getting a fish time to wedge under a rock. They all caught 2-4 fish each and I wasn't scorned with my haul of 16 fish.

[@mexica5150]

Great advice!! Thanks and keep those tutorials coming. 👍🏼

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks! Will do!

[@jonathangonzalez2389]

Thank you!!! This video was so helpful!! I just bought a penn squall 60LD and it surprised me when it didn’t have a line guide and I really needed to find out how to spool the line back evenly. This was the only video I found to explain it! Thanks again! SUBSCRIBED!!!! 👍🏼

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gabrielgalvan9310]

Appreciate this video. Have always been intimidated by those reels but since you broke it down perfectly, I will give them a try.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad I could help!

[@AnthonySmith-en6im]

Thank you very much for a helpful tutorial on conventional reel use. I happen to have a Garcia reel that has the star drag but no level line component. Haven't used for 30 years but cleaned it up and think it should be fine for the June-July snapper season in the gulf. Great video!! Major Smith

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it helped, and thanks for watching!!

[@Delariuso74]

Just getting into offshore, wish I’d seen this before I found things out the hard way! Thanks great vid..

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad I could help!

[@davidallen4552]

best video I have seen in years.

[@bobbyflores220]

this video is so needed, thank you

[@billyjin2062]

hey man, this was a super concise and helpful video, thanks for uploading. I mostly fish freshwater but i sell fishing equipment online so I needed to learn saltwater, this was really helpful.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RVWeekendsRC1]

Good tips because I don’t fish, so this is good to know. Thanks.

[@mikelaca8226]

I think you should keep on with simple sir! Specially coming from a fresh water angler. I learned a lot and this video was perfect for walking on my charter thank you. 🤙

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Awesome, thank you! I'm glad it helped!

[@jesselopez5708]

Really appreciate your knowledge on this, Thank you

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidc.9933]

Exactly what I needed to know, thanks

[@conedprepper]

Great video, thanks I just got me Line guide reel so this came in handy.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it helped!

[@robertveith2571]

I use a level wind reel in fresh water I never use the cast control I have a Calcutta 250 g.t.b. it's a small reel but it's for smaller lures cast very fast you have to keep your thumb on it all the time I don't let anyone use it because every time they do they back lash it I can't emagin what mess you would have with one of large reels thanks for sharing

[@rickbold9337]

Great to know. Appreciate the tips!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!!

[@ricomunroe3684]

Excellent video. Thank you for making it.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Dang man thanks! Nobody liked that one except you and me! Thanks!!!!!

[@katalystgamer00]

Just bought a new pen squall 30 combo and it’s my first trolling / level wind reel And it’s not like my spinner and bait caster so this video was very helpful ty

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Your welcome!

[@mohameddabous3781]

I got one I couldn't use it until I watched your video thank you

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You are welcome!

[@bryandelgado6456]

Best video tip for beginners!!

[@erictait3235]

At age 63 I am just starting to use a conventional reel to go for shark on the east coast of Canada. Your instructions are most helpful. I like your style of presentation- plain language without the annoying, "Hey whatsup youtube" I need to learn how to adjust drag. I picked up a Penn Senator. I will check out your other videos. Thanks.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Well thank you so much for saying that. It was truly my intention to share with folks exactly what I learned the hard way. I was hoping to not make it sound like I knew much of anything but rather to share things that I would have really loved someone share with me. If I can help you with anything at all please don't hesitate to reach out....Thanks for watching. Mark.

[@avigrowafish]

Thanks a lot. I got some new gear recently and even the store staff cannot explain the basics as well. Backlashed yesterday and am glad I found your video. Look forward to more

[@mohameddabous3781]

Thank you so much for your help

[@oscarsilva7201]

Thank you for not taking just a minute.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You're welcome

[@VictorCRoman]

Thanks Man! I needed that.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad I could help!

[@hectorcamacho5565]

Great video sir!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thank you Hector!

[@siffswrld7130]

Thank you for this video I’m about to get on a boat for the first time and go about a hour out! And I’m asking around for what I need and they keep mentioning these Rods and Reel Rigs! I use spinning rods myself I want to learn and this video was short and sweet

[@elvinastaucas7308]

Such a helpful video. Thanks👍

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You're welcome!

[@clinti]

Awesome info brother.. thank you

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You bet!

[@kokoyhawaii]

Awesome, thank you!!

[@danzzil6356]

Great content bud, I’m definitely a newbie and luckily came across this video, I bought a tekota 800 as my very fist boat reel and didn’t have the foggiest idea how it works.. Had it pre spooled with 50Lb raid and 80lb fluoro leader.. Those whales won’t stand a chance lol

[@reelingwithmarco]

Amazing video!!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thank you Marco!

[@BierBelly89]

Thanks for the video! 🙏

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You are welcome, Steven.

[@kevinstrickland1077]

Thank you for the good desciption of the difference between level-wind and non- level-wind. Didn't know the difference until today when i started looking into buying a couple new cod fishing reels here in nl canada. The 3 level winders i have now have started to fail alternateing back and forth and are up for replacement(canadian tire,6 years old) Think i'm gonna stick with a couple level winders for mom and dad for now(they're in their late 70's lol) Try to buy decent quality👍 I learned something new today! Maybe my new reel in the spring will be a pro non- level winder😃

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@FinjaSportfishing]

Great Video!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Habitation2023]

If you were going to use a spinner reel combo for party boat fishing which would you buy?

[@moohamedmoo]

sir I'd like to ask a question, is it really matter to match the lure cast weight with the trolling rod

[@richardgillam1099]

Good old Tekota frame corrosion, especially if you keep hooking on your lures on the frame bar.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

I know! Dang I sure liked that reel, but you should see it now....totally corroded....still hard to beat the TLD for durability...it aint fancy but they are workhorses!

[@robertveith2571]

I know how to cast one of them but have a some what a hard time using my thumb to go back and forth while reeling in

[@Surpriseattackninja]

Good stuff!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidarriaga1896]

Great video thanks. Now do you set your drag with the lever fully engaged? Also when live bait fishing do you use half to no drag then when a fish hooks up you fully engage that lever?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Trolling, lever at just enough drag to set the hook, but light enough to let the fish run. If I'm yellowtailing, open bail let the bait fall freely, then when the fish takes it, close the bail and reel. I have Shimano baitrunners for live bait and let the fish run for a bit then come tight on them once they have it for awhile. The only time I lock the drag is AJ's or grouper on the on the bottom and you need to get their head turned out of the wreck or rocks.

[@txhypnotist]

I bless you with joy, peace, love and abundance in you life & your Y.T. Channel. Plus all those who follow.

[@jacobhonest8394]

Awesome 👍😎

[@johnbaker3817]

I just bought a TLD25 for catfishing Could you please show me how to cast far with it or make a video for it Thank you

[@cdslaughter1974]

Thank you!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You're welcome!

[@richardromero3477]

Thank you for the info..

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Any time!

[@deanmiller6177]

Wish you would have also demonstrated a non level wind star drag conventional reel as well

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Hmm interesting....Maybe I can get that one filmed for you!

[@whollyship6431]

On my Magda MA 30dxt there's a silver switch on the left side, but idk what it does, does anyone know?

[@thatbeme]

Thank you

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You're welcome!

[@colbyfrazier2634]

I just started fishing inshore and off shore on the gulf side of Florida and I’m trying to stock up my boat. I have several decent spinning rods and reels but looking at some conventional stuff for grouper and snapper. Any recommendations for bigger fish?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

I recently bought two Shimano Speedmaster II and love them.....if you are going to load them with braid. Mono, I might choose the older Shimano TLD 25's . Great reels, good line capacity with mono and the hold up.

[@mihakabercic4457]

great video just subbed

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for the sub!

[@joesteinberger6266]

What kind of rods are these?

[@brap242818]

wow ... stupid simple things are the biggest things that can break a trip. I been wondering level or non level to purchase and why the differences. Funny how we do skip the small things once you do it by nature. Thanks for the film!

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@CGallow302]

Do you have any rod recommendations for the Shimano TLD25? I just bought one off of eBay.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

I have three of them...they are workhorse reels. Keep it clean and lubed and it will last a long time! I wish they had a bit more drag though...

[@Geralt_of-Rivia]

What brand and model was that other casting reel you had that is a levelwind type??

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Shimano Tekota, but be warned, the finish on the older Tekota's would corroded and bubble up and flake off. Nice reel but the older ones were a problem.

[@keelydm]

The reel without the line guide say you catch a big fish. You have to fight the fish and still work that line back and forth?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Yep! Takes some practice... but there are reasons for its use.

[@duanabsa9993]

People have been landing on moon so many times and planning manned-flights to Mars, yet we can't prevent back-lashes on overhead reels!🤣

[@GablesOnTheGo]

LOL....right?

[@BEWool]

I really appreciate that little line guide tip. I've often wondered how to guide the line back onto the reel evenly if there isn't a line leveler. This kind a small detail is what makes the difference between landing and losing fish. Thanks friend.

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Glad it helped!

[@lv702huntingfishing4]

How many yards of line is the least that you recommend having on a reel? I’m going on a trip next week. I have about 300 yards 80lb braid on my penn squall 30 size. Fishing for 50-100 pound tuna. Hope I get your help! Thank you 😎🤙🏼

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Well, it depends on a couple of things. Your line should be plenty heavy IF you have enough of it to go light on the drag, I would prefer twice that amount of line for fast fish. If you have the Squall 30 lever drag, you'll only be able to put 13 pounds of drag on the fish, your line test will be overkill at that point and I would prefer more/lighter line. If you have the star drag reel, according to Penn you can put 30 pounds of pressure on, so you'll need stronger line, which 80lb test should be fine, and you'd be able to slow a big fish down quicker and therefore might get by with the 300 yds of 80lb. Now that's just my take on it, I hope others here with more knowledge will give you their opinion. But I will say, if you indeed get a 100 lb tuna on that rig, you better get ready for a battle and a smoked drag, tuna pull like a freight train!

[@lv702huntingfishing4]

@@GablesOnTheGo thank you for the reply! 😎✌🏼 this definitely helped me understand a little more of what I’m getting my self into! No one is talking about this on KZbin. Thanks again

[@_rafttipper_4982]

I just bought my rod and I just wanted to know what the little push knob on the left side of the reel does, it makes a clicking noise while you reel if it’s switched bud idk why

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You set that so that when a fish takes the bait and the drag lets line out it will alert you. Things can get pretty noisy on a boat....

[@_rafttipper_4982]

@@GablesOnTheGo i figured that was the only reason, thank you👍

[@n0spam911]

I get the thumb part but when you have a fish on and fighting it you don't wanna think about how the line is spooled on, the thing that you have to guide a line in a heated moment is dumb.

[@mariojacob791]

Hi do you have any spare drag washers for penn 209 reel

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Sorry Mario, I don't have any drag washers on hand...wish I could help.

[@thepredatorstrikesagainaka1949]

How many pound of mono you use on the tld 25 for trolling for mahi-mahi?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

I've got 30 pound on those. Thanks!

[@thepredatorstrikesagainaka1949]

@@GablesOnTheGo thank you so much

[@user-bi4zt3ym4o]

I want one of these so I can catch big fish

[@jeremiahalmos2643]

Why are trolling reels right handed crank?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

they make them in both right and left handed models, same for spinning gear...you can switch the handle to either side on most spinning reels.

[@babicafe2751]

Hi! Im Reynaldo from Philippines if you have an old trolling rod and reel please give me. Thanks....

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Hey Reynaldo, shoot me your address and I'll see what I can do!

[@miketorre16]

would you prefer this reel or a Stella?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Well, the Stella is a spinning reel, excellent quality but really not a comparison, different application different tool.

[@miketorre16]

@@GablesOnTheGo I just wasn't sure if I should switch to a conventional.. 🤔 thanks

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Mike I think it would be good to have both, there are just some things that a conventional works better for...like trolling, and heavy bottom fishing. You can certainly use spinning for this, but conventionals just make certain things easier.

[@lorenzomedina1729]

Can I cast out

[@jayfordeduarte]

I noticed nobody saying that you can slice your thumb using conventional reel by pushing side by side when fish suddenly drag while you pushing your thumb

[@GablesOnTheGo]

True! I 've never had it happen with mono, but with braid, absolutely true and one needs to be careful!

[@alexmoreno9465]

Would gloves help prevent this or make it worse? I’m planning on going with some family next Friday lol I have my Phenix axis spinning rod with a Shimano thunnis but my cousin wants me to try his conventional rod so any advice would be appreciated!

[@thenathanimal2909]

Not having a line guide seems like an absolutely terrible design - Who wants to worry about spooling your line properly when you're fighting a fish?

[@GablesOnTheGo]

There are very specific reasons why no line guide is not only an advantage, but sometimes a necessity not to have one. Not having a levelwind allows you to reel heavy terminal tackle (like swivels) up on to the spool, especially when you are fishing with a long leader....in some cases as much as 50 feet of line. That's one reason....there are many more.

[@thenathanimal2909]

Ahhh,so if you're catching VERY big fish it's an advantage. I'm just kayak fishing 1-3 miles off the coast in the pacific - the biggest fish I would catch would be a 50lb yellowfin tuna or 100lb bluefin tuna - but I mostly catch 5 - 10lb rockfish and the occasional large halibut. In my case, based off your insight, it seems like I would benefit from a levelwind. @@GablesOnTheGo

[@GablesOnTheGo]

I really prefer levelwind reels over conventional guideless reels just for simple ease of use. But as you know, there is a proper tool for every task and I like to have a good reel for any type fishing.

[@thenathanimal2909]

thank you very much for your wisdom!@@GablesOnTheGo

[@jayjohnson9668]

Only a googan doesnt know the difference between a levelwind reel and a freespool reel. Prob shouldnt be fishing either until they are taught or schooled on how each works. Thats pretty basic stuff there. But most of the time a mate is gonna let the line out and also hook the fish and reel it in half way then let the googan just reel in the fish with no instructions so it doesnt matter anyway!😎

[@jouinimohamedkarim4146]

can i have your email i would like to ask a few question about fishing or facebook or something

[@GablesOnTheGo]

Sure, it is [e-mail]

[@KneeKrusher]

Thank you

[@GablesOnTheGo]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!