Chris Heller of AllAroundAngler.com was fishing with the NWK crew recently when they captured this photo of Heller fighting a fish. Knowing how much I enjoy Bendo shots, especially when the rod in the photo is a Reel Tech Custom, he sent this photo to me.
Fantastic shot of a Reel Tech Custom in a full arc…..thanks Chris 🙂
Cant wait to get out and fish with you guys again.
Tight lines and screaming drags!
Some photos from recent outings showing some Reel Tech Custom Steelhead rods doing what they do best…..catch fish in style 🙂
Ken Berryhill doing work with some Reel Tech Customs:
Jon Geyer putting a Reel Tech Custom through its paces:
John Strenk – The Reel Tech BENDO:
Tight Lines and BENT Rods !!
Some nice fish from recent outings that couldn’t resist an awesome jig 🙂
All fish released after the photos.
Reel Tech Pink/Orange jig:
Reel Tech Pink/Orange jig:
Jon Geyer with a Steelhead taken on a Reel Tech Volcano Jig:
Perfect drag free drift = Bobber downs and screaming drags!
Delivered today to a happy customer. Gary wanted some top of the line Reel Tech Custom builds to outfit his new driftboat. Thank you Gary for choosing The Reel Tech, your business is much appreciated and Im sure these fine rods will serve you well!! Now its time to get em BENT 🙂
Rogue SS 904 9’0″ 6-10# blanks, American Tackle AERO Reel Seats, RECOIL Black Pearl Titanium Guides, Carbon Fiber Handles (2 split grip, 2 full length), wrapped in Silver/Black Metallic Twist Thread with Metallic Black trim. An AWESOME arsenal for the guys in the front of Gary’s driftboat 🙂
RECOIL Black Pearl Titanium Guides, wrapped in Silver/Black Metallic Twist Thread with Metallic Black trim:
Tight lines and bent rods!
As a reel technician, I get lots of customers who are wishing to achieve better casting distance or better “free spool” from their bait casting reels. During my troubleshooting process, I often notice that the reels are not adjusted properly to maximize the casting performance of the reel. An extensive cleaning and proper lubrication combined with proper reel adjustments will deliver all the desired free spool the customer could want.
The common mis perception regarding the cast control knob is that if backing it off is supposed to increase the free spool, the more you back it off, the more freely the spool will spin. This is not the case. To properly adjust the reel for the most optimum free spool, you need to first depress the thumb bar, or disengage the reel as if you were to make a cast. Place your thumb on the spool. Wiggle your thumb from left to right while depressing on the spool. There will likely be “knocking” sound as you move your thumb left to right. This noise is caused by the ends of the spool shaft knocking against the shims that lay under the bearings inside the side plate on both sides of the reel. Slowly tighten down the cast control knob while moving the spool back and forth with your thumb. The side to side movement of the spool will diminish as you tighten down the cast control knob. The idea is to tighten to the point where there is just the slightest movement back and forth. You will barely be able to hear or feel any more knocking as you move the spool under your thumb. THIS is the setting where your reel will have its greatest free spool performance. Further adjustments can be made by tuning off the centrifugal casting pins on the spool, or turning the magnetic backlash control to the “off” or “0″ position.
Shown here is an Abu Revo. The cast control knob is located just behind the handle on the sideplate:
Further tightening of the cast control knob beyond the optimal point will result in more pressure on the tips of the spool shaft, and slow down the spool. Further loosening of the cast control knob beyond the optimal point will result in the spool knocking back and forth during the cast as the line is coming off of the spool. This will also slow down the spool and adversely affect casting distance.
Give it a try on your reels at home and see what you have been missing.
Custom just completed for Barry Filippone. Though he has lots of rods, like all of us, he wanted a special one to dedicate to float fishing. He came to me with an idea and I made his vision into a Steelhead Slayin’ float rod. I know this rod will have a bend in it shortly 🙂
Rogue SS 904 9′ 6-10# blank, American Tackle AERO Spinning Seat, American Tackle Ring Lock A-Frame Nanolite Guides, Split Grip Carbon Fiber handle, Silver Aluminum Winding Checks, wrapped in metallic black with silver/black metallic twist thread. Custom Raiders decal set in the exposed rear grip section:
Custom Raiders decal set in the exposed rear grip section:
American Tackle Ring Lock A-Frame Nanolite Guides, wrapped in metallic black with silver/black metallic twist thread:
Have fun with this one Barry. Enjoy your custom float rod 🙂
Tight lines !
Special build for SFC Duane Stacher, who just returned home from a tour in Afghanistan serving with the Army National Guard. A perfect gift from his wife, for a man with true dedication to his country. Thank you Duane for your service to this country, and for your unselfish bravery while keeping this country safe. WELCOME HOME!!
Rogue SS 904 9′ 6-10# blank, American Tackle AERO Spinning Seat, American Tackle Ring Lock A-rame Nanolite Guides, Split Grip Carbon Fiber handle, Gold Aluminum Winding Checks, wrapped in metallic black with gold/black metallic twist thread. “Go Army” decal with a special “Thank You for your service” message in the exposed rear grip section. SWEET!
American Tackle Ring Lock A-rame Nanolite Guides, wrapped in metallic black with gold/black metallic twist thread.
Enjoy your new toy, and I wish you tight lines and screaming drags my friend!
Gotta love a tough day of fishing in the cold, finished off with a bobber down. This dandy fell for a pink/orange Reel Tech Custom Steelhead Jig at the top of a break in some pocket water. The season is just starting, looking forward to more fun !
Perfect drifts and bobber downs to all!
Thanks for the new rod John! Reel tech rods rock!
Words and photo photo from a happy customer. He caught a DANDY steelhead today on his Reel Tech Custom wrapped G.Loomis STR 1141. Thanks for the photo Tim! I always enjoy seeing my customers enjoying their custom rods.
Tight Lines to all!
The Reel Tech is proud to present Chris Blanchard, Carlin Sage, Kenny James, and Garrett James of the NWKFishing Crew, their own Reel Tech Custom Fishing Rods. The Reel Tech is also a proud sponsor of NWKFishing.blogspot.com. I know these rods will be in very capable hands and is destined to a life of hard use by these gentlemen. Be sure to watch for upcoming NWKFishing video episodes where you are sure to see these beautiful custom rods in the hands of the NWK crew in full BENDO!!. Thank you for all you do Chris, Carlin, Kenny, and Garret. Your passion for fishing and the entertainment you provide through your videos is FANTASTIC!!
7′ graphite 8-17# blanks, split grip carbon fiber handles, American Tackle AERO comfort reel seats, Rubber Butt Cap, American Tackle Ring Lock A-Frame spinning guides, Steelhead decal, wrapped in NWK black main wraps with white trim.
The custom NWK colored marbling in the split grip sections put a defining signature on these great sticks!
