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Our Favorite Saltwater Fishing Pliers - An Essential Tool
Welcome back to The Saltwater Edge! Today, we're showcasing our favorite saltwater fishing pliers. These tools are indispensable for any angler, providing the durability and functionality needed for a successful fishing trip. Pliers perform many duties for an angler, from unhooking fish, to rigging, to general maintenance on gear, let us help you pick the right pliers for your next trip.
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The Best Saltwater Spinning Reels Under $300 - The Saltwater Edge
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Welcome to our comprehensive guide on our favorite spinning reels under $300! Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, finding the right spinning reel can make all the difference in your fishing experience. In this video, we've handpicked our favorite four spinning reels that offer exceptional performance without breaking the bank. From smooth drag systems to durable construction,...
Tying the Boogie Mullet - A Perfect Big Fish Mullet Imitation for Saltwater Fly Fishing
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Coby is back with another Boogie Minnow variation, this time in a Mullet colorway. The Boogie minnow is a buoyant saltwater fly that is loaded with movement and fishes very well season-round. It's a good idea to tie a handful of these in various patterns to fish throughout the season and keep your box filled with a variety of colors to keep the fish chewing. This is one of the best saltwater fl...
Learn to catch squid! Squid Jigging basics with Captain Max Dispoto East Coast Charters
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Ready to elevate your squid jigging game? Look no further! This comprehensive guide delves into squid jigging, covering everything from rigging your gear to mastering the perfect technique. Rigging: Learn the ins and outs of setting up your squid jigging gear like a pro. From selecting the right jigs to tying the perfect knots, we'll walk you through each step to ensure your rig is optimized fo...
Nick Mayer - One Anglers Journey From Sketch Books To Mastery
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"In terms of fish portraits, Nick Mayer is among the top two or three practioners in the world." - Fred Pohleimus. This is high praise from humble beginnings. From a young age Nick Mayer has always been fascinated by the natural world and especially the sea. He would beg his Mom to take him to the Natural History Museum, where a diorama of an underwater prehistoric sea scene had a lifelong impa...
The Boogie Herring - A Fly built to match herring - Fly Tying Color Theory Part 2
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In our next color theory in fly tying video Coby ties up a Herring variation of his popular Boogie Minnow. This pattern closely matches the herring that arrive in the spring. You don't want to be without a good herring fly pattern when the weather warms up and the bass get hungry. Shop all your Boogie Minnow needs here: saltwateredge.com/collections/boogie-minnow
This Lure Should Come With A Warning! Saltwater Edge Lure Review The Rebel Jumpin Minnow
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Few lures are as effective at catching migratory striped bass. The Rebel Jumpin Minnow stands out as a lure that consistently catches fish every spring. What about this lure makes it so effective at saltwater fishing? Watch and find out. Shop Jumpin Minnow kits here: saltwateredge.com/products/rebel-jumpin-minnow-saltwater-combo and Jumpin Minnows here: saltwateredge.com/products/rebel-jumpin-m...
Blane Chocklett - Bringing Flies To Life - Saltwater Edge Podcast
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Today’s guest grew up fishing the small mountain streams near his Blue Ridge, Virginia home. As a youngster, he started a guiding service and, in the late 90s, opened Blue Ridge Fly Fishers in Roanoke, Virginia. He has worked for years to create patterns that solve angling problems. More than once, he has created “a platform” a design innovation so effective that dozens of “patterns” can then b...
The Boogie Bunker - Fly Tying with The Saltwater Edge - Color Theory Part 1
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Color theory plays a large role in saltwater fly-tying patterns. Subtle or overt changes in material color on the same pattern can result in completely different baitfish limitations. If you find that a pattern was working great and then suddenly stopped working, it's time to change up the colors. In this video, Coby goes into this theory and ties up one variant of his ever-popular Boogie Minno...
Captain Chris Aubut - Raised By Saltwater - Saltwater Edge Podcast
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Chris Aubut grew up in the very fishy Westport, MA. He spent most of his youth developing his boating and fishing skills with guidance from his father. Throughout his life, surfing in Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island consumed most of his time away from fishing. After he graduated from the Chapman School of Seamanship, he pursued a life on the water. For over a decade, Chris has guide...
Offshore Night 2024 at The Saltwater Edge
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We had a great time at our 2024 Offshore Fishing Night! Big thanks to Captain Max Dispoto of East Coast Charters for coming in and giving the presentation. Captain Max covers a wide range of topics from safety to tactics, topwater tuna to deep drop swords. See the whole slideshow from the talk here: saltwateredge.com/blogs/saltwater-edge/offshore-night-2024-at-the-saltwater-edge Find out more a...
Bill Wetzel - THE Montauk Surf Rat Saltwater Edge Podcast
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Bill Wetzel has guided the Montauk surf for over 25 years. He is one of the most requested anglers that you the Saltwater Edge Podcast listeners have ever asked for. Not surprisingly, his live social posts that he records driving home after a night in the Montauk surf are a masterclass in the thought process of what makes great anglers great-traits like focus, observation, and a deep understand...
The Most Popular Darters - Darter Lure Swim Test with The Saltwater Edge
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What's your favorite darter? These lures are our most popular darter lures at The Saltwater Edge. You would be hard pressed to find a New England surf bag devoid of at least one darter. Darters are characterised by their digging then side to side action, see it in action in this video. Super Striker Zig Zag Darter: 00:58 Gibbs Darter: 02:01 Yo-Zuri Mag Darter: 02:55 Nomad Maverick: 04:49 Northb...
Frank Goncalves - Commitment and Creativity in the Surf - Saltwater Edge Surf Casting Podcast
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Frank Goncalves has been immersed in saltwater fishing since childhood, growing up in the East Coast's largest fishing port of New Bedford, Massachusetts. This proximity to the salt, a lot of commitment and his abundant creativity has produced a very talented surfcaster. Sure, there is "putting in the work" and his effort is legendary; but lots of us can stand on a rock. Frank Goncalves separat...
The best fishing knots according to Capt. Robert Taylor - Newport Sportfishing Charters
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The best fishing knots according to Capt. Robert Taylor - Newport Sportfishing Charters
The most effective saltwater lures?! Minnow plugs reviewed and explained
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The most effective saltwater lures?! Minnow plugs reviewed and explained
Ben Whalley - Observation leads to Innovation Saltwater Edge Podcast
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Ben Whalley - Observation leads to Innovation Saltwater Edge Podcast
Tying the Boogie Minnow Fly - This Fly Catches Everything in Saltwater!
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Tying the Boogie Minnow Fly - This Fly Catches Everything in Saltwater!
Tying the Cocktail Squid Fly - Saltwater Edge Fly Tying
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Tying the Cocktail Squid Fly - Saltwater Edge Fly Tying
2023 Saltwater Edge Gift Guide - Get the perfect gift for the angler in your life!
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2023 Saltwater Edge Gift Guide - Get the perfect gift for the angler in your life!
New Saltwater Fly Tying Materials at The Saltwater Edge
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New Saltwater Fly Tying Materials at The Saltwater Edge
Telling Tall Tailz with Capt. Connor MacLeod - Saltwater Edge Podcast
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Telling Tall Tailz with Capt. Connor MacLeod - Saltwater Edge Podcast
Saltwater Fly Review with Cuttyhunk Flies
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Saltwater Fly Review with Cuttyhunk Flies
Saltwater Rod Action What Does It Mean? Different Rod Actions Explained
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Saltwater Rod Action What Does It Mean? Different Rod Actions Explained
Searching The Surf For The Magic Hour - Pete Utschig Saltwater Edge Podcast
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Searching The Surf For The Magic Hour - Pete Utschig Saltwater Edge Podcast
Saltwater Edge Podcast - Luyen Chou the founder of Got One!
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Saltwater Edge Podcast - Luyen Chou the founder of Got One!
Fly fish for albies! Gear up and catch false albacore with a fly rod
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Fly fish for albies! Gear up and catch false albacore with a fly rod
False Albacore Tackle and Tactics 2023 - Learn to catch more albies!
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False Albacore Tackle and Tactics 2023 - Learn to catch more albies!
The Young Man and the Sea - Max Dispoto on The Saltwater Edge Podcast - Offshore Tackle and Tactics
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The Young Man and the Sea - Max Dispoto on The Saltwater Edge Podcast - Offshore Tackle and Tactics
Gear Up for Albies! Our favorite false albacore and bonito rods, reels, and lures
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Gear Up for Albies! Our favorite false albacore and bonito rods, reels, and lures

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  • @samanthaharris3628
    @samanthaharris3628 8 годин тому

    2or4

  • @JacksonMatusz
    @JacksonMatusz 4 дні тому

    Cool ❤

  • @fishonj2319
    @fishonj2319 5 днів тому

    I noticed on the accurate 7 inch. The jaws are offset a little.

  • @Frank.Goncalves
    @Frank.Goncalves 5 днів тому

    That's my name. Hehe. What a coincidence.

  • @hookup657
    @hookup657 6 днів тому

    I did not use wind-on leaders as I did not know what to do. EXCELLENT instructional video. Headed to my local tackle shop to buy some wind-on leaders!!!

  • @noahyoungfishing4027
    @noahyoungfishing4027 6 днів тому

    Mine does not spin like that when applied, it is actually very tight? Would you know the reason why?

  • @yoboo6167
    @yoboo6167 7 днів тому

    Strait forward and easy to understand. Thanks!

  • @carriewortley5247
    @carriewortley5247 8 днів тому

    Thank you 👍🏽

  • @fearmyglock_Valorant
    @fearmyglock_Valorant 9 днів тому

    i have a van staal vsx 200 and sometimes when i cast the roller will catch the line without me manually doing it it results like a closed bail how do i fix it?

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge 9 днів тому

      You will want to make sure the spool is in the up position and the handle is in the down position, that should fix any issue!

    • @fearmyglock_Valorant
      @fearmyglock_Valorant 9 днів тому

      @@SaltwaterEdge the roller still catches the line even when the spool is up and the handle is down idk what to do

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge 9 днів тому

      Ok try making sure the line roller is on the left of the line when you cast. You may have to adjust where the line roller starts based on your casting style. Try a few different positions casting the same lure and you should find the sweet spot

    • @fearmyglock_Valorant
      @fearmyglock_Valorant 9 днів тому

      @@SaltwaterEdge alright

    • @fearmyglock_Valorant
      @fearmyglock_Valorant 9 днів тому

      @@SaltwaterEdge i feel like i cast like everyone else though just the avg backcast

  • @wahabkahar916
    @wahabkahar916 11 днів тому

    US dollar price

  • @rodolfoalvarez9388
    @rodolfoalvarez9388 11 днів тому

    What Rod would you recommend for that stradic FM in a 3000 size?

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge 11 днів тому

      The 3000 is a very lightweight reel so I would stick with a 7'-7'6" rod. It depends on the materials used in the rod's construction.

  • @davidmartins6566
    @davidmartins6566 14 днів тому

    Very informative and thorough video. Thank you.

  • @maikp5505
    @maikp5505 15 днів тому

    Screw this, just use mono and splice it to the braid using a Alberto knot.

  • @chrismagory9423
    @chrismagory9423 16 днів тому

    Which casting rid you said up to 50lb which one do recommend 6 6 7 which Px

  • @fredkendall4955
    @fredkendall4955 16 днів тому

    Great equipment overview. I’m fishing outside Tokyo in the Pacific for yellowtail, mahi, amberjack and tuna. Here, they generally recommend solid to split rings at the terminal end. I’m also using an fg knot on the leader (nylon or fluoro) and a Palomar or Centauri knot for the solid ring.

  • @dadtips4924
    @dadtips4924 17 днів тому

    what is it really? colt sniper or current sniper? or it's just the same? box says coltsniper, but you keep saying current sniper. please clarify. thanks

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge 16 днів тому

      Some of the older boxes still say coltsniper but the lure is now called the current sniper

    • @dadtips4924
      @dadtips4924 15 днів тому

      @@SaltwaterEdge got it, thanks!

  • @chrismagory9423
    @chrismagory9423 18 днів тому

    What do you think of the shimano slow J ttsjc66m

  • @NewMoonBlitz
    @NewMoonBlitz 21 день тому

    Bob Ross of Buck tails .👍

  • @pmpkmc
    @pmpkmc 22 дні тому

    I have had 3 Van Staals and i will never buy another. They have discontinued the service kits and made getting parts too difficult. All links to kits and parts on their website are deactivated. I guess they think i'm dumb enough to give them another $800, because they made parts too difficult to get for the VS and VSX.Its sad how they are treating their customers.

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge 18 днів тому

      You can always get in touch with us for parts, we can put together whatever you'd like for your reels to self service them.

    • @pmpkmc
      @pmpkmc 18 днів тому

      @@SaltwaterEdge thanks, good to know i do have an option out there

  • @peteabdu9179
    @peteabdu9179 23 дні тому

    Solid video! What sized ring and swivel for jig and pop?

  • @walterkay7345
    @walterkay7345 25 днів тому

    Great job SWE Team presenting a wide range of pliers! Much appreciated.

  • @LurchLures
    @LurchLures 26 днів тому

    If the accuracy of your scales is + or minus 1g and your weighing 3g the accuracy is + minus a third. Thats not very accuate in my book.

  • @user-iy4nf8hw9n
    @user-iy4nf8hw9n 26 днів тому

    Nice video, best of luck at the new location! Where is the new shop dog?

  • @JayPserf34
    @JayPserf34 26 днів тому

    I am on second season with the Danco Premio 6.5” & they are my favorite & the best I’ve ever owned. I paired them up with a Turtle Cove carbon fiber holder.

  • @amblo51
    @amblo51 26 днів тому

    I just got a pair of Danco stainless and the connections on the leash are sub par to put it nicely. Do you guys have any suggestions for aftermarket leashes? Thanks!

    • @brucebainmatunucksurfrat7911
      @brucebainmatunucksurfrat7911 25 днів тому

      Beaver tail rod and reel makes a mean lanyard !

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge 25 днів тому

      they make a great lanyard!

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge 25 днів тому

      Beavertail Rod and Reel, Wave Crasher, and Evel Lanyards are all great upgrades

    • @amblo51
      @amblo51 25 днів тому

      @@SaltwaterEdge yeah, really like that Evel lanyard. Looks great!

  • @basslesschap346
    @basslesschap346 26 днів тому

    " It's not too pricey" for a 200.00 dollar pair of pliars ??? And the economy is doing great ! inflation is low ! And Joe Biden is doing a good job ! Come on guys, be truthful, that's how you build trust !

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge 25 днів тому

      Hah! $200 is a lot, but for a full titanium purpose built tool that will last a lifetime its not bad. The next closest comparison is almost $400.

    • @jjm4643
      @jjm4643 25 днів тому

      He was referring to the replacement cutters for those pliers, not the pliers themselves.

  • @bham311
    @bham311 26 днів тому

    Got a pair of Van Staal last year for Father’s Day and they are the real deal. The cutter is awesome, but what I really like is that they aren’t super light weight…you actually feel like you have a sturdy pair of pliers in your hand. I attached a barrel swivel and a small float to mine just in case…

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge 25 днів тому

      good call on a float! Don't want to lose those!

    • @bham311
      @bham311 25 днів тому

      @@SaltwaterEdge absolutely don’t want too lose them!!

  • @Peter-zg3em
    @Peter-zg3em 26 днів тому

    digging the danco's, new this year. seem to be holding up, line cutter is good, and a set of staal pliers are damn near 10X the price...

  • @w.r8180
    @w.r8180 27 днів тому

    Are the bkk viper 2/0 4x a good buy to swap out sp minnow stock hooks?

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge 25 днів тому

      Those are a great hook, I haven't tried it yet but if you do let me know

  • @woodystemms3799
    @woodystemms3799 28 днів тому

    Where are the Okuma reels? I've used them for over a decade without any problems. ( Used a Garcia 300 in the 50's & a Daiwa SS 3000 in the 70's. My only Shimano went overboard. )

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge 28 днів тому

      We are not a shop that carries Okuma so we could not test them. However the new saltwater reels they have come out with look nice!

  • @lindaskipper4383
    @lindaskipper4383 Місяць тому

    new jersey here, that lc minnow in white flat out catches bass and blues, fluke too

  • @brainn3057
    @brainn3057 Місяць тому

    Hey, thanks for the reviews, made my decision much easier. Stradic! I plan on using it for off shore as well as yellowtail.

  • @lovesbeer9973
    @lovesbeer9973 Місяць тому

    1 last comment. I grew up with a hook file sharpening my hooks multiple times per season. Sharpness out of the box is great but maintenance is key. Thanks again for a great vid.

  • @DeeDeevanGogh
    @DeeDeevanGogh Місяць тому

    Use live bait...sardines or ballyhoo. End of story. Caught hundreds of cunt tuna (yellowfin)

  • @lovesbeer9973
    @lovesbeer9973 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the explanation. Going with the mustad. I had a few treble's break off my lure and I lost good fish. No more brittle hooks for me.

  • @ChrisSmith-fs1hu
    @ChrisSmith-fs1hu Місяць тому

    Great video...incredibly helpful on the entire Ronz options. Appreciate the detail you put into it.

  • @jmcglashan1
    @jmcglashan1 Місяць тому

    Following/Sharing. Question, are you experiencing line chafe or cutoff with the Big Game original series J- hooks vs the circle style?

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge Місяць тому

      Not so far, it really depends how the fish gets hooked

  • @davescheer5038
    @davescheer5038 Місяць тому

    🌴 🤔hummm, the difference between the two ? Salt water costs three times as much if not more 😄

  • @davescheer5038
    @davescheer5038 Місяць тому

    🌴 🤔 there are many colors of fly lines out now , I fish saltwater all the time do you think fly line color scares fish or should it be color matched to the color of the water in the area , it seems that the color is more fore keeping track of the direction of the fish after a hook up like with a tarpon .

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge Місяць тому

      Color can certainly be seen by fish in some situations, especially fish that are taking the fly from underneath. You'll see some brands doing clear heads on specific fly lines to combat that.

  • @Henrysclipsa
    @Henrysclipsa Місяць тому

    Peter you should really do more videos like this.Love this on.👍

  • @bentstraw827
    @bentstraw827 Місяць тому

    The lens boosts the colors brightness MIRRORED decreases it so blue lenses are a terrible idea for a bright day

    • @psilocypher
      @psilocypher 17 днів тому

      I’m sure he means blue mirror. I’m not sure there’s even such a thing as green or blue lenses. Mine are brown lenses with green mirror.

  • @newhampshireoutdoornetwork9505
    @newhampshireoutdoornetwork9505 Місяць тому

    What company do you buy your hackels and ostrich from? I've been having a hard time finding good one of either of those

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge Місяць тому

      It varies a lot, depends on who has the best material at the time. Your best bet is to either stop by your local fly shop or if you don’t have a local one give us a call and we can send pictures of what we have and you can pick.

  • @jessegraham1004
    @jessegraham1004 Місяць тому

    So cool. Too bad I don’t have a lure that small.

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge Місяць тому

      You can always try a casting egg or bubble popper and a fly on the end of it, works great!

  • @cobygoodrich4953
    @cobygoodrich4953 Місяць тому

    Came here to see two GOATS and was not disappointed

  • @cobygoodrich4953
    @cobygoodrich4953 Місяць тому

    Thats's a heck of a hand model you guys hired for the reeling slo-mo sections. Must have cost a fortune

  • @rogerlanoie2233
    @rogerlanoie2233 Місяць тому

    Penn slammer 4500 for me. Had a few ultegras and a stradic and after fishing them along side slammer 3s and 4s, 3500-5500 and repairing/servicing both myself...I'll stick with the Penns.

  • @retiredleo6639
    @retiredleo6639 Місяць тому

    Current walk works. No where near as good as the one with the rattle. The rod is absolutely meaningless. Shimano discontinued it.

  • @phillymanpete
    @phillymanpete Місяць тому

    Interesting how Shimano took the first and second choice of the presenter. Shimano makes incredible spinning reels all through their line-up.

  • @danielclodfelter
    @danielclodfelter Місяць тому

    Awesome video, ok I’d love to see more salt water geared reel reviews (inshore) that be great. However I’ve worn out 2 mq ballistics (no fault of the reels) but replacing every 2 ish yrs for being just plane shot. I’m looking at steeping to that next teir but between 300-850$ ISH it gets very muddy. Video or maybe pointer at what you recommend? For reference my Mq ballistics are 2500 w/10-12 braid and 10 leader and soft plastics only. Reds/snook. I like a semi finesse style/setups. Physical size matters to me

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge Місяць тому

      Well plan on making a higher end reel video too! It sounds like what you are looking for is a Van Staal VR50, those fit everything you are after

    • @danielclodfelter
      @danielclodfelter Місяць тому

      @@SaltwaterEdge that’s what I keep coming back to BUT I know the visser is an “improved” company if you will (only what I’ve read in articles) I’ve seen various concerns with the handles in various models. Should this be a concern to look at visser more ? Or just give both fair shake?

    • @SaltwaterEdge
      @SaltwaterEdge Місяць тому

      Visser looks like a very nice reel, we have looked at them but haven't fished them or serviced them yet. I'm not sure if I would call it improved, but it is a different company with some different ideas about reel design. As a VS service center I can confidently say the Gen 2 VR series are incredibly reliable. I use a VR50 for the majority of my inshore fishing, its been dunked, splashed, taken big fish and still feels/works great.

    • @danielclodfelter
      @danielclodfelter Місяць тому

      @@SaltwaterEdge awesome I deff appreciate the input and I deff think I will be hitting up my local shop that does carry them I’m pretty sold. Ty 🙏🏻

  • @user-iy4nf8hw9n
    @user-iy4nf8hw9n Місяць тому

    Thanks for all the great videos!