Handline Reels

[rangerpat]

Anyone that can give me some info on handline reels, such as where to buy them, the best for value but still work good. Can they be put in my ram mount rod holders, how do you mount them. Any info appreciated.
Thanks rangerpat01

[Ray]

The best hand line reels are the ones you build yourself. I use the victrolla. The grand daddy of them all. Very hard to find, but I might be able to find one if your interested the a-s automatic reel are popular, but they are limited to 300ft of wire. I don't like wire, because wire is to sharp. Very hard to work with. I use copper. Ray

[redbone]

rangerpat, there's the river rat-black spool, kachman and a&s. i'v used the river rats and a&s. both work good but the a&s will last a life time. my choice. andys tackle box in melvindale has the river rat, 313-388-3474. lakeside fishing shop carry's the a&s call either store at st. clair shores, 810-777-7003 or farmington, 248-473-2030.
go with 60# coated wire.

bob piette

[rangerpat]

Thanks guys for the info, I was also wondering if there is any books on handlining. By the way my nephew and 4 friends limited out on walleyes 14-19 inches west shore across from campgrounds on petenwell
flowage. Good luck fishing...Thanks rangerpat01

[Hutch]

You can also buy the Kachman - my personal favorite - right here at walleye central!!! If you seach the archives you will find TONS on info on who, what, where, when and why. Try it, IT"S A BLAST!! Hutch