A reader of my forum asked about putting line on a spin cast reel. A spin cast reel is also called a closed-faced reel and is often the first reel a kid uses. Follow these step-by-step directions to fill your spin cast reel with new line. If you have any suggestions or tips, or disagree with any of my steps, post them in the comment section below.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Putting Line On A Spin Cast Reel

A 130 pound blue catfish was landed in the Missouri River this week. It will be a new world record if certified by the International Game Fish Association, replacing the old 124 pound record blue catfish caught in the Mississippi River in 2005.

July is a good time to catch a big catfish. A new Georgia record flathead catfish was caught a few days ago, too.

Was A New World Record Blue Catfish Caught This Week?

I received a Spro Little John DD crankbait to test and used it in a club bass tournament. It preformed so well I bought two more just like it when I found a tackle store that stocked them. They run to 20 feet deep and will catch bass under the right conditions.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Spro Little John DD Crankbaits Will Dig Deep

Captain Jim Hirt fishes Lake Michigan for trout and salmon with Blue Max Fishing Charters. He has offered many tips and tactics for catching trout and salmon and is publishing this up-to-date fishing report. Also visit the gallery of pictures from Lake Michigan.

picture (c) Captain Jim Hirt

New Lake Michigan Fishing Report