| When it comes to fishing reels, there are really | | | | spool or two could come into play. Again, the drag |
| just a few main types to choose from. Spinning, | | | | is an important factor on these reels. The drag will |
| spincasting, baitcasting, and fly reels. There are | | | | apply a certain amount of pressure on a hooked |
| different styles and variations of each. Choosing | | | | fish, and at the same time, it lets out some line |
| good quality, brand name fishing reels are a major | | | | during the fight. |
| key in ensuring a great fishing experience. | | | | Baitcasting reels are typically used when anglers |
| Spincasting reels are great for beginners and kids | | | | are wanting to cast larger baits and fish those |
| alike. They work well and are easy to use. These | | | | larger fish. These fishing reels have a revolving |
| reels have a covered body and sit on top of the | | | | spool and also sit on top of the rod. Most come |
| rod. Spincast reels tend to have small line guides | | | | equipped as either right-handed or left-handed but |
| and straight handles. These reels perform | | | | not both. When using a left-handed reel, it |
| especially well while fishing for different types of | | | | eliminates the need to switch hands after casting. |
| panfish. | | | | Anglers will most often want to use this type |
| Fly fishing reels are a more basic designed reel | | | | when tossing lures weighing more than a 1/4 |
| with few moving parts. They can be found with | | | | ounce or when using over a 10 pound test line. |
| an open or closed spool design. Having an open | | | | Baitcasting reels are available in mostly round or |
| spool will allow the line to dry much quicker, and | | | | low profile designs. Round reels typically have |
| as a result, will weigh noticeably less. Fly reels | | | | larger spools and hold more line compared to the |
| come in a standard size and large arbor designs. | | | | low profile reels that are more ergonomic and can |
| The larger arbor designed reels tend to pull the | | | | be palmed more easily. Low profile reels tend to |
| line in faster and could come in handy on larger | | | | be the most popular. When tossing those larger |
| bodies of water. These reels also may have | | | | baits, you'll want a reel with a deeper and wider |
| interchangeable spools and have the capability of | | | | spool which is found more often with the round |
| moving the handle from one side to the other. | | | | reels. |
| The drag system is an important factor and can | | | | Most of these fishing reels are made with |
| have a cork, disk or click design. Enclosed drags | | | | aluminum or graphite. Aluminum is more durable |
| normally last longer. You also want to make sure | | | | and can withstand a little more rigorous fishing, |
| the drag is easily adjusted. | | | | while graphite is definitely lighter. Most spools are |
| Spinning reels are the most popular and widely | | | | aluminum. Fishing reels definitely need to be sized |
| used fishing reels out on the market. They have | | | | according to the test-weight line that you want to |
| superior performance and are pretty easy to use. | | | | use. Drag rate, gear ratio, spool size and line |
| Often times, these types of reels have the | | | | weight and length can all play an important role in |
| capabilities of being able to move the handle to | | | | choosing the proper fishing reel for your fishing |
| either side of the reel. These reels also hang from | | | | needs. Ultimately, it's all going to be a matter of |
| the underside of the rod. Spinning fishing reels are | | | | experimenting with different types and brands |
| normally used with up to a 10 pound test line. | | | | and choosing to stock your arsenal with the one's |
| Spare spools can also be purchased for | | | | that work best for you. Whether its brands like |
| accommodating different pound test lines. A | | | | Daiwa, Quantum, Abu Garcia and Shimano or |
| person may decide part of the way through a | | | | baitcasting, spincast, fly or spinning, you'll want to |
| fishing outing, that they want to switch out their | | | | choose fishing reels that you believe you will be |
| line for the purpose of fishing a different species | | | | happy with. |
| or weight of fish. This is where having an extra | | | | |