| Fishing reels come in all shapes and sizes and | | | | combinations like the SNOOPY rod. |
| determining the proper type for your self can be | | | | The spinning reel is the next in line for ease of |
| a daunting task. If you understand the basic of | | | | operation. Sometimes you will hear these type of |
| each type of fishing reel you will have a better | | | | reels called open faced reels. Once you have |
| idea of which type suites your needs. | | | | become comfortable with the closed face reel |
| Fishing reels primarily come in 5 categories. | | | | you can move up to the spinning reel. The line is |
| Essentially they are; closed face spinning reels, | | | | spooled onto a spool that has a larger capacity |
| open faced spinning reels, bait casting reels, fly | | | | and the release mechanism is totally different. |
| fishing reels and electric fishing reels. Here we will | | | | There is a wire like device on the front of the |
| be discussing 3 categories, bait casting, open | | | | reel, called a bail, that is opened and the line is |
| faced spinning, and closed face spinning reels. | | | | normally held with the index finger. As the cast is |
| When determining the type of reel that fits your | | | | begun the line is released (at approx the 11 o'clock |
| need there are two factors to primarily consider. | | | | position). These reels are designed for lighter lines |
| the first and possibly the most important is your | | | | in the 2- 12 pound test range. A lot of anglers use |
| skill level. The second factor is what type of | | | | this type of reel for Finesse type fishing. |
| fishing are you going to use the reel for. If you | | | | The final reel in our discussion is the most difficult |
| are a beginner you might think of buying a closed | | | | one to master. This reel is called the Bait Caster |
| face fishing reel due to their ease of operation, | | | | and may be called a Level Wind reel by some |
| lower cost, and normally they are lower in cost. | | | | older anglers. The expectation with these types |
| The closed face reel is the easiest to use and | | | | of reels is that you have a clear understanding of |
| requires the least amount of skill to operate. The | | | | the purpose of the cast and how the cast and |
| spool holding the line and the mechanical | | | | control of the reel interrelate. You also need to |
| components are enclosed in a cover. There is a | | | | understand how different weights affect the cast |
| button on the top or back of the reel the you | | | | ability of the reel. Also there are mechanical |
| depress at the start of the cast and release at | | | | devices on the reel that allow you to adjust for |
| the end. Since the line is enclosed under a cover | | | | the lure weight and wind conditions. But once you |
| there is little chance of a backlash. This type pf | | | | have developed the understanding of how this |
| reel is great for kids who are just learning to fish. | | | | type of reel works you will enjoy using them. But |
| Due to the ease of use of this type reel | | | | for sure there will be times that you will be faced |
| manufactures have geared their marketing of this | | | | with that ugly backlash no matter how good you |
| type reel by developing the rod and reel | | | | are. |