fisherchad+FollowAm I the only one who finds baitcasters meh?Been using baitcasters for a year now - they're decent but not the game-changer everyone claims. Key lesson: cast slower! Light rigs need gentle casts, not aggressive whips like spinning reels. Also learned light line (<20lb braid) digs into the spool and causes backlash, so I stick to spinners for that. Same distance, way less headache. Anyone else find baitcasters overhyped? #fishing #FishingTips #BaitcasterHacks #FishingGear3643Share
jasonking+FollowDid I wreck my first baitcaster? 🎣Got my first baitcaster (Zillion) and immediately started messing with every knob like a kid with a new toy. Turns out you're NOT supposed to touch the tension knob on these - they come factory set! Tried to fix it based on YouTube videos but still feels off. Everyone says Zillions are amazing, but mine's been nothing but frustration. Anyone else made this mistake or have tips? #fishing #baitcaster #zillionreel #fishinggear #fishingtips90Share
jasonking+Follow📸🐟 Make your catch look HUGE in pics😂 #fishing #fishingtips #fishingphotos #anglerhack269Share
fisherchad+FollowFishing without a license? Don’t risk it 😬Wanted to share a little story from a past trip—took a buddy fishing and told him all he needed was a valid license and good waders. He showed up with a hunting license and paper-thin nylon ones. 🤷 Spent the whole day worried a game warden might show up. Totally killed the mood, and none of us caught anything. Fishing’s supposed to be relaxing, not stressful. Anyone else had a trip thrown off by something like this? #fishing #FishingLicense #FishingTips278170Share
jasonking+FollowWhy is my fishing line always twisted?My line’s constantly twisted and I keep getting wind knots. Super frustrating. Anyone know what causes this or how to fix it? #fishing #FishingTips #TangleFree #FishingLife2126Share
kdiaz+FollowGear doesn't catch fish - knowledge does! 🎣Fishing has become way too much of a show-off sport. Everyone's obsessing over who has the "better" setup - baitcasters vs spinning, fly vs conventional, expensive rods vs budget gear. Here's the truth: I've seen people catch fish on basic setups while gear snobs with $2000 rigs get skunked. Why? Because they spend more time arguing about equipment than learning fish behavior, feeding patterns, and where fish actually are. Sure, baitcasters cast further but risk bird nests. Spinning reels are more forgiving. But honestly? Use whatever you're comfortable with and focus on understanding the fish instead. Are you catching fish? That's all that matters. Your reel won't be the reason you succeed - your knowledge will. #fishing #FishingTips #Anglers #baitcastervsspinner4913Share
fisherchad+FollowStop losing lures with better hook choices 🪝Been experimenting with different hook setups lately after losing way too many lures to rocks and kelp. Here's what I've figured out through trial and error: When I'm fishing rocky/shallow/reef areas, I've switched to inlines with points angled slightly inward - saves me so many snags compared to trebles. For fast predators with big mouths (think bass, pike), inlines actually work better than trebles in my experience. But smaller-mouthed fish or those that just nip at baits? Trebles definitely give better hookup rates. Straight inlines have the best overall hookup ratio, but that includes hooking every rock and weed too! What’s your experience? Which hooks do you swear by in tricky spots? #fishing #fishingtips #lurefishing #anglerlife71Share
jasonking+Followthose $3.99 pinnacle baits - scam or legit? 🤔Been seeing Pinnacle Baits all over my feed lately—$3.99 sounded good until I looked closer. Turns out they’re just Rapala knockoffs from sites like Temu or AliExpress. I grabbed a few for cheap, but the hooks rusted after one saltwater trip. Also, you need to spend $40 for free shipping, and most colors aren’t actually $3.99. Just clever marketing. Honestly, you can get the same stuff cheaper elsewhere. Anyone else tried them? Worth the hype or nah? #fishing #FishingTips #BudgetLures #FishingGear30Share
fisherchad+FollowAre you making your own lures yet? 🎣Been fishing for years, but only recently got into making my own lures. Before I started, I talked to a local guy who runs a big custom lure biz. One thing he said stuck: “The pattern’s more to catch fishermen than fish.” That totally changed how I look at it—now I focus on function over looks. Any of you build your own? What tips or lessons have you learned? #hunting #LureMaking #FishingTips #DIYFishing62Share
jasonking+Followstruggling to get bites in the heat 😑Fishing in 80–90° temps and not sure what to throw. Bite’s been slow—any go-to lures or techniques for hot weather? Open to all tips. #fishing #HotWeatherFishing #SummerBite #FishingTips217Share
