Ice Fishing Reels: Inline vs Spinning Reels

[@Powell_Kayak_Fishing]

I’m watching videos about inline reels trying to convince myself I need one, just because I fell in love with the Black Betty Trick Shop special edition aesthetics. 😅

[@Augie-57]

I probably will never go ice fishing, but all your vids are must see!

[@timmoore6055]

As with all of your videos, extremely well presented, fair and balanced. Me: extremely cold weather: a bottle of B&B, some scones, and a roaring fireplace.

[@WhatUpDoe1000]

Loving the ice fishing videos while Im in quarantine! Keep em coming!

[@chadthiem8371]

love my in lines but in super cold weather 8°F or lower they start to seize. i have changed out the thick freese with oil and have had better luck but sometimes the clutch will remain open and i’ll go to set the hook and just free spools and makes a mess unless you catch it fast. so spinning reels for me in cold weather hole hopping. in lines for shallow water and in the hut

[@archmasterone]

Another well done video packed with knowledge, presented so even my son was able to understand.

[@mattlien5844]

Your spinning reel should have a back reel selector switch. Then you can reel backwards and keep the line under tension. I use both types, but my older in line reels don't have the free spool so line has to come out against the drag. I use those only in shallow water. Less than 10 or 12 feet.

[@spiltmilt]

It does as as Pflueger's do but Shimano killed that on nearly all their spinning reel models a few years back.

[@emmettmitchell6773]

I think that the drag on a spinning reel is so much better than inline. So on my bigger bass and walleye set ups are spinning and smaller is online which never has memory or tangles.

[@SaskFisher]

I love pan fish. I need this inline reel!! Great review!!

[@heyderbud1431]

I have the Clam Gravity in-line reel and I hate it. The line doesn’t stay on it correctly and I’m constantly taking the spool off and fixing it. I’m switching back to the spinning reel.

[@spiltmilt]

That sounds annoying

[@gabewr9]

I always have problems with my eyelets freezing. Fishing the river today, sunny not that cold, I thought my reel wasn't working, then I saw the ice on the eyelets. I've tried that reel magic wd40 type stuff, doesn't work.

[@spiltmilt]

Try chapstick, archery, or beeswax

[@KC-km7px]

What gloves are you using?

[@woodscrafter1971]

I appreciate the info. I kinda thought the inlines were just expensive fly reels...it seems that's kind of what they are. Personally, I never rely on a drag system and prefer to be able to backreel which is why I use spinning reels. There's nothing like being able to control every move of a big fish! Modern electronics negate the issue of missing a fish on the drop as you can see them and that's only thing I use the drag for, lol! Just my opinion of course, cool vid!

[@lakesimcoeicefishing]

A Centerpin is the best kind of reel, you should try it

[@woodscrafter1971]

@@lakesimcoeicefishing Is Centerpin an inline? (I assume it is.) I've tried inlines and I'm just not a fan. For me it takes too long to get the lure down in deep water and too long to reel a fish up. But I'm always open to new ideas if I'm missing something important! Please elaborate on why you like them and in what situations you use them if you don't mind.

[@dschilowsky]

Great video Milt I hate to correct you on the inline reels. The gear ratio on my 13 Fishing Freefall Ghost is 2.5:1, Eagle Claw In Line Ice Reel 2.6:1 My fly reels are 1:1

[@spiltmilt]

As mentioned in another comment I was specifically referring to the Black Betty Free Fall. It 1:1. In general inline reels will be lower gear ratios than spinning reels

[@corymcintosh534]

The free fall is not 1:1...its 3:1 they pull 24in a crank cheaper fly reel style are 1:1

[@funkeypunk2005]

I believe he is referring to the black betty in-line (1:1)by 13 fishing which is around $42 compared to the black Betty free fall(2.5:1) which is around $75

[@thedavidrussellking]

very cool. I just ordered my first ice fishing rod. Should get here on Tuesday! I've been out on the ice 2 times this year. Here in Burns, Oregon we only have maybe 3 inches of ice so far... a little sketchy, but doable. 12/5/2020

[@martinlarkin9624]

What is the brand name of the transducer mount shown in the video. I like that handle style unit. Please advise, Thanks.

[@connorerhardt1767]

I think you miss spoke on the inline when you said there 1:1 gear ratio. I have a freefall ghost and its 2.5:1 and picks up 18 or 19 inches of line i forgot which

[@spiltmilt]

My Black Betty is 1:1. I should have noted that it varies by manufacturer although it does tend to be lower than spinning reels in general

[@connorerhardt1767]

@@spiltmilt must be an older one then! With the 2.5:1 on one3s new reels makes them that much better so if yours is 1:1 you for sure should buy the new ghost freefall. I used it for walleye last week just to see what would happen and its almost as smooth as my sienna’s.

[@spectqlr]

Awesome video... Im still not sold on inline reels but I still have new spinning reels. Have a question: When you fish with your spinning reel what do you do to prevent line twist? Thanks

[@spiltmilt]

Not much you can do.

[@glennkrzeminski7539]

I hear you can back-reel your lure down the hole. Personally, I don’t sweat it.

[@spectqlr]

I'm thinking im going to put a small ball bearing swivel about 10 inches from the lure.

[@bubbabarrett4581]

…you use an inline reel LOL

[@garychiang2568]

I see fishing line specific for ice fishing. Do you use special line when ice fishing?

[@spiltmilt]

I know some monofilament lines are formulated to be less brittle and have less memory in colder temps but for the most part I think its a gimmick. I just use normal 4 lb fireline or 2 lb Seaguar fluorocarbon

[@danielcamarajr398]

I noticed that some ice specific line I purchased last year was more pliable and had less memory than not ice line of the same brand.

[@dschilowsky]

@@spiltmilt I 100% agree I have used almost every kind ice line it is a gimmick. All I use now is top quality lines like Seaguar fluorocarbon and Power Pro braid for all 4 seasons.

[@ethansturman3967]

Do you retrieve right or left?

[@PoserdaveOutdoors]

I have the clam gravity elite and the 13 free fall ghost and they both work well the clam one works better for heavier spoons and baits I feel and the ghost works great for pretty much everything. Thanks for the great info

[@RileyReneau]

Thanks so much for the video!

[@williamfissel]

What reel would you suggest for ice fishing deep water for larger fish? I have a few lakes around 550 feet in depth & want the ability to catch sheefish in the ~50 pound range.

[@spiltmilt]

Sounds like you need a deep sea level wind reel to target large fish at those depths.

[@williamfissel]

@@spiltmilt THANK YOU!

[@A2207-p3u]

Oh what a wonderful place to fish ... pan fish n trouts together , can’t ask for more than that 👍

[@pattyl.174]

Hey bud how r the eagle claw in line

[@spiltmilt]

Not bad for the price. They don’t have the free fall feature so you have to turn the handle to engage the drag system but otherwise are very smooth

[@tmise50]

I absolutely hate using a spinning reel for jigging! Much rather use a baitcaster style. Just got the 13 Fishing Descent which looks and feels like a decent reel. Going to be using it jigging deep for crappie with 4 lb test. One thing to note is this reel does not have a line guide so your finger will have to guide the line as you reel in line.

[@pescaconchuchin4277]

Thank

[@jasonsfishingagain312]

I guess I just have crappy luck with Pfluger. Every single one, the anti-reverse fails when it gets below freezing. I always test any new reel just because now, and put them in the freezer for a few minutes to see how it would do on the ice. Every Quantum I own, from old junk from the 90's to my newest model is fine. Ditto for all my Shimano's. I don't have a single Pfluger that will work in the cold. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@thedavidrussellking]

do you have any recommendations as to where to buy ice fishing jigs? I'm looking to buy. So far I've only used a trout magnet (with good success)

[@spiltmilt]

Depends on where you live. I generally get most of my tungsten jigs from Walmart or online at FishUSA

[@connorerhardt1767]

Go to kenders.com. They have about 100 different jigs and there pretty well priced and ive only had one chip in like 3 years of buying them

[@corymcintosh534]

The freefall is a 3:1 gear ratio not 1:1....only the first black betty which had no spool release at all is 1:1 EVERY other model is geared

[@kylevanin656]

What lbs would you use for fluoro??

[@spiltmilt]

6 lb

[@davidrosset8930]

What rods are you using?

[@spiltmilt]

Custom built rods from Thorne Bros

[@noujaiyang1513]

It’ll be nice if these inline reels make drag noise like most spinning reels. I like to hear the fish pull away if it’s a big one.

[@Grimey_Fishing]

That's just great! Thanks for nothing! How exactly am I supposed to explain to my wife why I need *another* reel in my collection?! Geez, man! 😉 Jk. Exactly the info I was looking for - well done and a sincere thank you.

[@waynewalleye8458]

spinning reels suck for pan fish, too much line twist with light lines

[@whiteyfisk9769]

Lol right...

[@mnjigging1931]

Me and my friend are starting a fishing channel if anyones interested waiting on safe ice

[@tom.northshore]

There's no need to set the hook that hard for little fish...