CATTERSON England Virtually nothing is known about this reel marked Josias Rogers Catterson, however, the reel appears to have been made in England around the turn of the twentieth century
It is a reminder of club matches, misty river mornings, tackle-shop windows, keepnets, folding seats, bait boxes and the days when catching a mixed net of silvers felt like a proper achievement
Tackle Focus- Okuma LS-8K reel and Okuma Custom Black 12 rod I was recently tasked with the enviable task of reviewing the new Okuma 8K long casting spinning reel mounted on the Okuma Custom Black 12 rod after the review I have just one word: magnificent! WORDS & IMAGES: Riaan Jan Alleman Riekert The reel is equipped with a worm shaft transmission system and slow oscillation system to make the line wind tighter and straighter and reduce friction when casting
Their designs range from minimalist to almost over complicated
Conversely, decreasing the tension allows the spool to spin faster, which can increase casting distance
Your shrimp should now be inside the tupperware