always check that screws on your reels are snugged up after cleaning.
don't ask.
always check that screws on your reels are snugged up after cleaning.
don't ask.
when you think the tip of your rod is marginal, don't say to yourself "it'll hold"
it wasn't!
this tip was given before, I'm sure (just don't remember and don't feel like scrolling threw the thread again):
always always always check your leader.
remember, it's not the small fish that will get away!
Murphy's Law of fishing - whatever can go wrong will go wrong. Especially if it's happening to me or my Dad LOL.