There should be a small button that clicks back and forth on the front of the reel that points away from you. Flick it the other way. Your reel was spinning backwards when you were trying to get the bluegill
Yes flick that with on the back of the reel that way it only spins in one direction. You will experience less tangles, and in general will make the feel easier to use 👍
Yes the anti reverse lever. Can use it for bank fishing for running spool if you don't want to keep a loose drag. Always a good day in the water, tight lines!
@@BlackRifleSurvival tightest drag possible or bust. only got 10lb diamondbraid but thats all you need for the big bass, pike and bowfin. never let that switch allow your reel to walk back.
1st tip is to flip the switch on the back of the reel so it only spins in the direction which retrieves the line into the reel, instead of spinning both ways. 2nd at this spot where you’re catching smaller panfish like this try using a smaller hook. 3rd try to set the drag on the top of the reel at about the same tension that you think the fish you’re catching will pull. If you’re catching smaller fish set it a little looser, for big fish you want it to be tighter, you can feel how tight you’re adjusting the drag by pulling some line out after you make an adjustment to feel how tight you have the drag set. You’ll get a feel for it eventually. About your broken rod tip, you can trim it down to the next eye and just have a little bit shorter rod, or they sell rod tips so that you can replace the rod tip. Hope these tips help, fishing isn’t super easy to pick up but you’ll get a hang of it and be a pro in no time 👍 Great video man, keep gettin out there and catching some more fish! I’m subscribed and waiting for the next upload!
Sometimes with the bigger fish it’s nice to loosen that drag so you don’t break the line or lose them!! Like I’ve hooked a catfish several times and if my drag is all the way up it’s either broke the line or come off, when I’ve loosened my drag and let it fight a little they stay on!! Having a landing net for the bigger fish definitely helps so you don’t gotta grab the end of your line!! Fishing for sunfish is cool till you hook the wrong fish 😂
First priority, when on a fish, if its out the water, carefully remove the hook, using discourger if necessary , make sure the fish’s weight is supported as soon as possible, so its not just dangling about on its lip. You wont damage the fish’s mouth that way, AND THEN, mess about with reel after the animal is safely back in the water. Other than that, love the passion and vibe!
Thank you everyone for the great tips and the increase of subscribers. Very appreciated and when I go back out fishing again a new video will be uploaded
Yes I did realize in the video I did that but that was unintentional. Thanks for pointing that out which was very odd for me to not flip the arm on the reel
I’ve had good luck off red worms!! 🪱. But usually I get mealworms for small fish!! And use a bobber, makes it’s really easy and simple! I use a bobber for red worms as well
There should be a small button that clicks back and forth on the front of the reel that points away from you. Flick it the other way. Your reel was spinning backwards when you were trying to get the bluegill
Yes flick that with on the back of the reel that way it only spins in one direction. You will experience less tangles, and in general will make the feel easier to use 👍
Yes the anti reverse lever. Can use it for bank fishing for running spool if you don't want to keep a loose drag. Always a good day in the water, tight lines!
@@BlackRifleSurvival tightest drag possible or bust. only got 10lb diamondbraid but thats all you need for the big bass, pike and bowfin. never let that switch allow your reel to walk back.
1st tip is to flip the switch on the back of the reel so it only spins in the direction which retrieves the line into the reel, instead of spinning both ways. 2nd at this spot where you’re catching smaller panfish like this try using a smaller hook. 3rd try to set the drag on the top of the reel at about the same tension that you think the fish you’re catching will pull. If you’re catching smaller fish set it a little looser, for big fish you want it to be tighter, you can feel how tight you’re adjusting the drag by pulling some line out after you make an adjustment to feel how tight you have the drag set. You’ll get a feel for it eventually.
About your broken rod tip, you can trim it down to the next eye and just have a little bit shorter rod, or they sell rod tips so that you can replace the rod tip. Hope these tips help, fishing isn’t super easy to pick up but you’ll get a hang of it and be a pro in no time 👍
Great video man, keep gettin out there and catching some more fish! I’m subscribed and waiting for the next upload!
I’ve learned for small sunfish and even the larger one a 1 \16 jig head works the best!!
Sometimes with the bigger fish it’s nice to loosen that drag so you don’t break the line or lose them!! Like I’ve hooked a catfish several times and if my drag is all the way up it’s either broke the line or come off, when I’ve loosened my drag and let it fight a little they stay on!! Having a landing net for the bigger fish definitely helps so you don’t gotta grab the end of your line!! Fishing for sunfish is cool till you hook the wrong fish 😂
Thank for the tip and planning to order a rod tip for my rod and also for subscribing to the channel.
First priority, when on a fish, if its out the water, carefully remove the hook, using discourger if necessary , make sure the fish’s weight is supported as soon as possible, so its not just dangling about on its lip. You wont damage the fish’s mouth that way, AND THEN, mess about with reel after the animal is safely back in the water.
Other than that, love the passion and vibe!
Thank you everyone for the great tips and the increase of subscribers. Very appreciated and when I go back out fishing again a new video will be uploaded
Besides the music you are talking about. That looks to be a nice fishing spot.
It is a great spot to fish if only the water wasn’t low and I wasn’t sure if this video would be flagged for copyright but fortunately it wasn’t
Great spot to fish!
You need to open the bail arm when you cast
Thanks for pointing that out but I realize I forgot to open the bail arm when I saw the video
Too much line on that reel.
Well unfortunately when I bought the fishing pole it came with that line. Normally I don’t put a lot of line in my reel
First time you didn't flip your bell
Yes I did realize in the video I did that but that was unintentional. Thanks for pointing that out which was very odd for me to not flip the arm on the reel
You don't even know how to fish ,it's pure luck if you catch anything at all..😅enjoy yourself buddy that's all that matters, thanks for the laughs
Well to tell you the truth I only started a few years ago so I’m basically a rookie. I will enjoy myself and glad you enjoy the laughs
I’ve had good luck off red worms!! 🪱. But usually I get mealworms for small fish!! And use a bobber, makes it’s really easy and simple! I use a bobber for red worms as well
Those little sunfish put up a good fight don’t they!!
Really that’s cool. I normally use night crawlers as worms but I thought I would give it a shot with the red worms
And yes those sunfish do put up a good fight I’d say