Awesome video! A similar thing happened to me and my fishing rod. A 10 pound catfish pulled over my rod holder which was in the sand. The whole rod and reel went with him into the river. Fifteen to 20 minutes later I casted another rod and caught the line of my lost rod. Reeled it in. The big catfish was still on it!!! I then reeled it in. So nothing was lost after all. I love fishing. Your channel is awesome!!!
thanks. Sounds like you had an epic session. It's always satisfying to get gear back when it's gone in the swim....especially when there's a fish attached to it.
Once had a seagull pick up a hardbody lure and fly off with the rod, which he then dumped into the river. I eventually got it back by dragging a big treble attached to my lure retriever across the bottom. Stripped the reel and regreased the drag and gave it a good lube up, still using it to this day.
@@howtofish5051 To clarify: The rod was my spare and was lying on bank and the seagull just grabbed the lure and picked the whole thing up of the deck. The downside of fishing with light gear :-)
Hi, thanks. Good idea about cleaning the reel and rod. I washed both but I was travelling so didn't give the reel enough attention....it's not quite as smooth as it used to be!!
@@howtofish5051 No embarrassment. Embarrassing is going to fish and not catching anything all the time as it has been happening to me the last year or so!
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Awesome video! A similar thing happened to me and my fishing rod. A 10 pound catfish pulled over my rod holder which was in the sand. The whole rod and reel went with him into the river. Fifteen to 20 minutes later I casted another rod and caught the line of my lost rod. Reeled it in. The big catfish was still on it!!! I then reeled it in. So nothing was lost after all. I love fishing. Your channel is awesome!!!
thanks. Sounds like you had an epic session. It's always satisfying to get gear back when it's gone in the swim....especially when there's a fish attached to it.
@@howtofish5051 yes Sir!! I was hurt when I thought that my best rod and reel had drowned. Oh what a feeling when I reeled them all in!!!
Long live the baitrunner
Yep, wouldn't have happened if I'd had a baitrunner.
They are great fun, that initial whir of the reel certainly wakes you up.
😂 the fun of fishing great work Wayne a thumbs up 👍
Thanks Andre, I'm just so glad I didn't have to wade in after my rod.
Once had a seagull pick up a hardbody lure and fly off with the rod, which he then dumped into the river. I eventually got it back by dragging a big treble attached to my lure retriever across the bottom. Stripped the reel and regreased the drag and gave it a good lube up, still using it to this day.
That's amazing. I've never heard of a seagull taking a lure before. Good to hear you got your combo back....and it still works.
@@howtofish5051 To clarify: The rod was my spare and was lying on bank and the seagull just grabbed the lure and picked the whole thing up of the deck. The downside of fishing with light gear :-)
Great session Wayne, glad you were able to get your rod back.
thanks. Yes I was pleased because I've lost a few rods in my time and didn't want to add this to the list.
Awesome Wayne , just a heads up mate put your reel in hot soapy water overnight & the rod just a rinse and wipe it down with a rag 👍
Hi, thanks. Good idea about cleaning the reel and rod. I washed both but I was travelling so didn't give the reel enough attention....it's not quite as smooth as it used to be!!
Great job and fun! Good on you!
thanks , it was a bit of fun....a little embarrassing but a bit of fun.
@@howtofish5051 No embarrassment. Embarrassing is going to fish and not catching anything all the time as it has been happening to me the last year or so!
Loosen the drag on the reel 😁
Good idea
Well done mate
Got yr fish,and got yr tackle back.
GO out get a lottery ticket.
thanks, I think I might do that.
Good fishing mate.
thanks
Hey mate was this spicy chicken you were using?
Hi, the dip is something I've been working on for a few years. It's available from my website howtofish.com.au/product/fish-attracting-bait-dip-coming-soon/