Dale 11/27

[creekrock]

My friend who lives down there has spinning reels with a free spool lever. Cast out,flip the bail then flip this lever. When a fish takes the bait the spool just spins until you flip the lever and the reel engages. He uses circle hooks so then you just start reeling.

[rickhise]

My friend who lives down there has spinning reels with a free spool lever. Cast out,flip the bail then flip this lever. When a fish takes the bait the spool just spins until you flip the lever and the reel engages. He uses circle hooks so then you just start reeling.

We use these reels they have proven durable enough,
Another feature is the spool will slightly click as the line slips off,
Very inexspensive under 50$
This brand u only flip the lever once. Once the reel is set and the line begins slipping off the spool you just start cranking.

I like these very much for those I take out who aren't familiar with spinning reels,
There is no guess work on closing the bail

[kybluediver1]

Thanks again for the advice. I have thought about the baitrunner reels before and that would be ideal. I just hate spending the money on a few of those when I don't employ this method very often. I'm clear on the ponytail holder idea now so thanks for that. I might try that next time I'm out.

I might try one that way and on with he drag tightened down to fighting strength along with the circle hook. I have the rods in a good rod holder so theoretically if they take the whole shiner, the circle hook should immediately start setting after the initial take.