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  • 11 Best Oils for Fishing Reels (Parts and Bearings)
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    11 Best Oils for Fishing Reels (Parts and Bearings)

    ByKarsen December 28, 2019January 14, 2020

    Whether you have been fishing for ages or are just starting, finding an excellent oil for your reels is a must.  Fishing reels are not cheap and require routine maintenance. If you keep up with the maintenance on your fishing reels, they can last you for a long time. Part of that maintenance is keeping…

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  • Chinese Fishing Reels: Are They Worth It?
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    Chinese Fishing Reels: Are They Worth It?

    ByKarsen December 27, 2019January 14, 2020

    There have been many Chinese fishing reels that have hit online fishing markets in recent years, with people wondering if these cheap components are worth buying for their rods. Chinese manufacturing doesn’t exactly enjoy a strong reputation for quality, but the reels can usually be had for a very low price that is tempting to…

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    Do Fishing Rods Come with Line?

    ByKarsen December 27, 2019January 14, 2020

    When purchasing equipment for fishing, newcomers to the hobby often wonder whether fishing line comes with their reel or not. If you haven’t fished before, how the line even gets on the reel isn’t readily apparent until you’ve set up a fishing rod yourself. So do fishing rods come with line? The answer is no,…

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  • 7 Reasons Why Fishermen Wear Long Sleeves
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    7 Reasons Why Fishermen Wear Long Sleeves

    ByKarsen December 27, 2019January 14, 2020

    When you check out any fishing show on the television, chances are high that you probably noticed that fishermen tend to wear a certain “uniform” consisting of long sleeves and long pants. It’s almost a trope, right? Did you ever wonder why they chose their attire? Why do fishermen wear long sleeves? There are many…

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  • Complete Guide to Ice Fishing Safety & Avoiding Common Dangers
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    Complete Guide to Ice Fishing Safety & Avoiding Common Dangers

    ByKarsen December 24, 2019December 26, 2019

    Ice fishing is a unique and rewarding opportunity to catch lots of fish, even when many bodies of water have frozen over. With minimal equipment needed, this is a fairly easy form of angling, given that you take the proper safety precautions. Because you are relying on the strength of varying levels of ice, this…

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Welcome to Mountain Trails Fishing and thanks for visiting! I made this site as a source to help others, especially beginners, be more successful catching freshwater fish. I wanted to create a website to share everything I've come across that I wish existed when I first took up fishing and I hope you're able to find some useful tips here to help you catch more fish!


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