
I'm not arguing that you should switch to spinning reels, but to say that they have definite qualities than give them an advantage (especially a $60-70 advantage) over a spinning reel is goofy. What is the weight difference between a 4mm and 3mm jig anyway? Do you honestly think its enough that a 4mm will straighten out while a 3mm will sit there and spin like a pinwheel?Īs far as knots, I don't know what to say to that other than I've hauled a whole bunch of fish on the ice in my life with 2lb test and I can't say I've ever had one where the knot gave out instead of line breaking.
#13 FISHING FALL GHOST ICE REEL FREE#
REEL FEATURES: Free Fall Performance Window. They're so small you have to snell them.It isn't about the weight of the jig, and especially not when you're getting down to the sizes we're talking. This combo is 100 gluten free in order to be lightweight but we also managed to include ALPS Thin Wire Guides. I don't know what you've used before, but a #1 SPRO Power Swivel will even stop the spin on the Fiskas 2.5MM with the hole through the jig body instead of an eyelet. 13 Fishing Black Betty FreeFall Ghost Maverick Inline Ice Reel. Quote from: KinnickResident on Sep 18, 2018, 01:32 PM A swivel sure as hell takes care of spin on a 3mm jig. Sometimes you get what you pay for and sometimes you don't!
#13 FISHING FALL GHOST ICE REEL PRO#
I have dozens of in-line and spinning reels, from your $29 combos from Cabela’s or bass pro to $100 reels and custom poles. In the end, like it was said on a earlier post, to each their own. Fishing outside in the elements, hole hopping, or bigger species, I always use a spinning reel. Tank gills, crappy, jumbo perch fishing in a house or shack, I’ll grab the freefall every time. Line can get caught behind spool if it’s windy, Snow/ice/water droplets tend to stick to the aluminum spool if you set it down making it freeze up easier than spinning reel’s. Cons: It’s an in-line reel lol, Great for inside a hard shack or Shanny, not a good reel for hole hopping or sitting on a bucket outside in cold temps. The freefall actually has a very smooth quality drag. The revolutionary FreeFall trigger allows hard water anglers to hit specific depths, and get instant hookups by releasing the trigger in the target zone.CA99. can do it with one hand instead of needing 2 to close your bail/ pull line out. Pros: Faster than spinning reels getting the Jig back down to the school if there is a hot bite. Hands-down the best in-line reel I have ever fished with or seen. Don't Forget to Subscribe - Comments, questions anything you are curious about I'll try and answerSTILL can't go ice fishing yet so doing a review of the 13. Balanced aluminum handle with Soft Touch knobs powerful 2.5:1 gear ratio.I suppose I might as well give my two cents. Built on a sturdy composite graphite frame with integrated fender and tangle-free spool cap, this reel features 4 stainless steel ball bearings, instant anti-reverse, easy-to-adjust graphite star drag, and of course, the FreeFall trigger and drop speed control.


The Ghost Inline is effective at any depth from 5-50', and provides smooth performance with no line twist.

Featuring soft-touch knobs and an integral fender for added comfort, the 13 Fishing Black Betty FreeFall TM Ghost Inline Ice Reel delivers precision performance ideal for shallow to mid-depth ice fishing. If you want to slow the descent of your spoon or jig, no problem. This ice fishing reel features a line performance window that offers quick-checking of the reel to ensure its functioning properly. If a fish hits on the drop, then no problem. This revolutionary under-the-rod inline reel has a special trigger that disengages the spool when pulled, releasing line either in freefall or under selective tension, and reengages instantly when the trigger is released. With the 13 Fishing® FreeFall™ Ghost™ Inline Ice Fishing Reel, you'll have complete control of your line at all times. This reel features a FreeFall drop lever, instant anti-reverse and drop speed control combined with a high strength composite frame and soft touch handle knobs.ĭrop your bait through the ice at any speed, to any depth, and still be able to set the hook instantly. /rebates/2fp2f13-fishing-black-betty-freefall-ghost-window-inline-ice-fishing-reel2f859915-BBFFGWBO2.5L.html&.com252fp252f13-fishing-black-betty-freefall-ghost-window-inline-ice-fishing-reel252f859915-BBFFGWBO2.5L. Scheels Exclusive! The Free Fall Ghost reel is now available in Radioactive Pickle color. 13 Fishing FreeFall Ghost Inline isfiske snelle A short video explaining the differences between the 13 Fishing Black Betty Free Fall Ghost and original Free Fall.
