Thanks for posting this. Not many vids with nearly antique tackle. Just a heads up: Gear ratio would be 4:1 but you need backing under your line to bring the spool diameter up. It’ll make a big difference in retrieve speed and casting distance. Three other things that will help a lot: Engage the clicker when you need to let go of the reel. That’s what keeps these direct drive reels from backlashing when your thumb is off the spool or hand off the handle. Never cast with the clicker on as it will burn out the clicker pawl quickly. Cleaning and lubing is critical. These babies will cast! But they need some help. Clean internals down to metal, small amount of reel grease on gear teeth only. Oil on all other metal to metal contact. Especially, keep the spool ends (under the end caps) and the levelwind mechanism oiled. Lastly, set the spool balance and tension by tightening down those end caps until the spool spins quietly. Oftentimes a fraction of a turn either way will be the sweet spot. Those old reels are more “manual” than new reels, but they can cast and fish. Hope this helps. Cheers. -Paul
This lake is my home lake and the spots you fished aren't all that great for fishing, this lake kicks ass for kayak fishing though. The north end of the lake is the shallower side 15-20" while the south/eastern/western shores all get to 35" within casting range. The lake is primairily a trout lake with Brown's and Rainbows in there but there are also a few good game fish including an occasional walleye in there.
I love that one rock in the center divit that has names signed on it, perfect drop-off into a weedy area for largemouth. Those tube worms work like a charm
@@croutdoors4041 no problem man, also a decent go pro is more important in my opinion. You could use it as a regular camera as well as get the action shots. Hope this helps a little
