Mike’s Reel Repair is a full-time operation run by Mike Marcotte that specializes in fixing all manner of fishing tackle. According to Marcotte, however, many headaches can be avoided if we all just take a little bit better care of our reels. So, as you wait for winter to give way to spring, use the time to heed his advice.

Hosted by Outdoor Life Fishing Editor Joe Cermele.

Edited by Mike Pedersen / Eighty Five Audio.

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