proper way to use a Van Staal

[ThrowingTimber]

no this is the proper way:

[NIB]

Looks like Rob got the better rock..

[Pete_G]

Originally Posted by NIB

Looks like Rob got the better rock..

To some degree it's the only rock. The one next to him is deceptively hard to stay up on...

[mosholu]

Pardon my ignorance but the trouble I have always had was that post cast the line is not always reachable by the top hand. If what I understand he is saying is that post cast if your hand is gripping the stem you should always be able to bring the line (smoothly) in with your finger so that it is picked up by the bail. Correct?

[Mike P]

I you don't know how to use one, or can't figure it out on your own, you shouldn't be buying one in the first place

It ain't exactly rocket science

[mosholu]

Originally Posted by Mike P

I you don't know how to use one, or can't figure it out on your own, you shouldn't be buying one in the first place

It ain't exactly rocket science

Neither is proofreading but thanks all for the help anyway.

[Mike P]

Wasn't directed at you personally.

Just an observation that before anyone spends close to 7 portraits of Franklin on equipment, they should have an idea of how to use it, and not have to watch a video, that's all.

[fishsmith]

I think if you said "Pardon my bloody ignorance" Mike P would of let that slide.

have a pint and don't be so sensitive.

[mosholu]

No offense taken. All jibes taken in the spirit they were given - good fun.

[StriperSniper]

Originally Posted by Mike P

I you don't know how to use one, or can't figure it out on your own, you shouldn't be buying one in the first place

It ain't exactly rocket science

LMAO yep

[Pete_G]

I guess I'd have to say I'm a little surprised by some of the responses.

A very common request I get via email is to NOT assume that our customers know everything and to not ignore basics when it comes to how to videos and articles. This video, and many of the others, are in response to that.

Hopefully there won't be a issue with "how to tie a leader" because there's going to be one and more. I get that request several times a day during the summer. People want to know. Same for how to use a manual bail. Constant stream of requests. I guess being in a shop every day I'm just more aware of it.

We all started as newbie anglers at some point...

[Jenn]

[QUOTE=Pete_G;484964]I guess I'd have to say I'm a little surprised by some of the responses.
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Pete, looking at it from a different point of view I feel a little bad about my comment and apologize if I offended anyone. Lord knows I have asked my share of questions. However, I admit I couldnt believe this would need explaining! I was thinking that chances are pretty good if someone is buying a VS they are not newbies!!!

[piemma]

Originally Posted by Mike P

I you don't know how to use one, or can't figure it out on your own, you shouldn't be buying one in the first place

It ain't exactly rocket science

Great point Mike. I wonder what we did 40 years ago when we all converted our 704s to manual pickup?

[Sweetwater]

Originally Posted by mosholu

Pardon my ignorance but the trouble I have always had was that post cast the line is not always reachable by the top hand. If what I understand he is saying is that post cast if your hand is gripping the stem you should always be able to bring the line (smoothly) in with your finger so that it is picked up by the bail. Correct?

I think the idea if you keep the line roller at 8 o'clock (which I think of as being 10 o'clock (see earlier comment) on the cast, the line is always easy to pickup. Also note that there is no 'bail' but just a line roller on the model he's demonstrating.

[Jenn]

Know what I wish someone would make a "how to video" for? Those damn snoopy rods....gosh I just cant figure out that push button reel......