Handlining

  • riverking
    se iowa
    Posts: 126
    February 17, 2009 at 3:30 pm #1331829

    does anyone know where a person can get set up for handlining? reels, wire, weights, etc. have been searching on the internet and there doesn’t seem to be any real good sources out there. all the articles talk about A&S reels, goldcap and redcap reels, and trollamatics, but i can’t seem to find any suppliers on the net. checked cabelas and basspro with no luck either. any info would be greatly appreciated. thanks!

    JOSH192
    50 min from the river
    Posts: 125
    February 17, 2009 at 3:37 pm #749433

    go to rivieratrolling.com go to order form scroll down and they give you the handline reel weight (1 1/4)lb and a shank for $180 plus shipping otherwise if you are up by everts resorts throw dean a shout and he can get you set up also

    jhalfen
    Posts: 4179
    February 17, 2009 at 3:43 pm #749436

    I bought all of my gear from Dean at Everts: 715-792-2333. Dean carries two different types of handline reels, weights, shanks….the whole shootin’ match. He’ll have exactly what you need, box it up and ship it down to you.

    riverking
    se iowa
    Posts: 126
    February 17, 2009 at 4:42 pm #749474

    thanks guys. just ordered one from dean.

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    February 17, 2009 at 5:20 pm #749486

    Thanks for the order and it is on the way!

    LazyEyez
    Arcadia, WI
    Posts: 353
    February 19, 2009 at 12:03 am #750026

    Quote:

    riverking – save yourself a LOT of frustration and buy A&S reels. if you’d like the details on why my experience makes me post this send me a PM and I’ll fill you in….

    Kurt is right, those reels are the best and I’ve used a variety before I bought those. Good luck

    zach_bindert
    Cedar Falls, Iowa
    Posts: 94
    February 21, 2009 at 12:12 am #750956

    I think I have seen people handlining on TV but don’t know much about it. What is the advantage of using this technique, and Where can I get more info about it?

    erick
    Grand Meadow, MN
    Posts: 3213
    February 21, 2009 at 2:25 pm #751046

    Your ability to contour troll a breakline is almost spot on the spot. The main advantage is with the high flow you are often using a weight of a pound or more and are capable of fishing deep holes where fish might be down in letting the current sweep over them and trying to troll a 3 way in the would be next to impossible without a large amount of weight. That being said i am NO expert only have done it once but seen it done plenty of times. Your baits are almost below the boat and allows you work a small area very easily as well.

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