Advice on fishing with a multiplier reel

[cpew]

Dear All,

First time using a multiplier reel with level wind, need some novice advice from the experts.

What would be the standard way to fish in offshore waters (bottom-fishing) using a multiplier reel?

I have establish the drag (1/3 poundage of main lineline) on the reel.

When the fishing starts on the boat:
1) I'll cast off the rig (ranggoon) in free spool (remembering to thumb the spool in case of char bee hoon).

2) Once the sinker hits bottom, do I set the reel to retreive (with drag) or still on free spool mode (with clicker on) while waiting for the bite?

3) Correct me if I am wrong, my impression of using the multiplier reel would be that when the fish has taken the bait, the reel should be free spooling with the clicker clicking away, alerting me of the fish's presence. I then pick up the rod from holder, brace myslef and then set reel to retreive with a strike and engage the drag to tire out the fish and bring it to boat side?

Just want to get my steps right to using the multiplier reel and not have any cock-ups during my trip!!

Thanks in advance to all that replied

[edylie]

2) Once the sinker hits bottom, do I set the reel to retreive (with drag) or still on free spool mode (with clicker on) while waiting for the bite?

[edy] Crank 2 to 4 times.

3) Correct me if I am wrong, my impression of using the multiplier reel would be that when the fish has taken the bait, the reel should be free spooling with the clicker clicking away, alerting me of the fish's presence. I then pick up the rod from holder, brace myslef and then set reel to retreive with a strike and engage the drag to tire out the fish and bring it to boat side?

[edy] my style for bottom fishing is to set the reel at strike position. If it is a hook up and fish start to run (big fish) the clicker will scream!!!!!

Have fun.
Cheers,
Edy

[cpew]

Dear Edy,

In question for your advice, while waiting for fish, the reel is not set at free spool mode?

Thanks again.

[octopus]

Cpew,
I have establish the drag (1/3 poundage of main lineline) on the reel.
This theory apply more on the mainline below or equal 30lb. Imagine how can you last for if your mainline = 100lb , another thing is check with your tackle spec as well whether 1/3 poundage pair with your rod spec...

2) Once the sinker hits bottom, do I set the reel to retreive (with drag) or still on free spool mode (with clicker on) while waiting for the bite?
Like Edy said, I would crank few times and engage the gear near to "strike" position. It depend on species also, if targeted species like parrot fish, strike position will do

3) Correct me if I am wrong, my impression of using the multiplier reel would be that when the fish has taken the bait, the reel should be free spooling with the clicker clicking away, alerting me of the fish's presence. I then pick up the rod from holder, brace myslef and then set reel to retreive with a strike and engage the drag to tire out the fish and bring it to boat side?
For bottom fishing, normally engage to strike position. The method you applied above very good for sailfish hunting.

[octopus]

Errrm... quite riskly as "fried mee hun" may happened due to spool over run if the fish pull very fast & strong. Sometime the fish can't be hooked up nicely. At least the clicker must "on" when the spool totally free. These apply on most bottom fishing. For top water might be different method.

Originally Posted by cpew

Dear Edy,
In question for your advice, while waiting for fish, the reel is not set at free spool mode? Thanks again.