| Deep sea fishing is as exciting a sport as any. The | | | | Next, consider your experience level and choose a |
| thrill of hitting an 1100 pound marlin is remarkable. | | | | reel that fits you. If you buy a reel with features |
| But there are other types of fish in the sea as | | | | you have no idea how to use, you may spend all |
| well. Some will feed in the surf, some will feed | | | | your time getting used to the reel 9instead of |
| from the bottom and even others will feed in the | | | | fishing. If you are heading out for your first time, |
| shallows. So the selection of your sea fishing reel | | | | a basic reel that is proper for the target is all you |
| is an important one. | | | | would need. As you get more experienced, you |
| Sea fishing reels are available in many different | | | | can always trade up to the high tech reels on the |
| types depending on the kind of fishing you plan on | | | | market. |
| doing. All have their various features and the | | | | Study the different types of sea fishing and only |
| selection process is vital to the success of your | | | | select sea fishing reels [ that are suited to your |
| expedition. The wrong type of reel can cost you | | | | fishing technique. For instance, if you spend a lot |
| a lot of enjoyment and take the fun right out of | | | | of time kite fishing, a fishing reel designed for |
| the trip. | | | | deep drop fishing isn't what you want. On the |
| First, look at sea fishing reels that are designed | | | | contrary, if deep drop technique is your forte, a |
| for a saltwater environment. The sea's salt tends | | | | fishing reel suited to medium speed trolling won't |
| to be hard on some materials. The best ones are | | | | be beneficial for you. |
| framed in aluminum or stainless steel to resist | | | | The Internet is a great place to do some |
| rusting and corrosion. These are also larger and | | | | research, but when it comes to buying a fishing |
| more steadfast to accommodate severe weather | | | | reel, the best thing to do is go to your local |
| conditions (storms can happen fast at sea) and | | | | sporting goods store and see them for yourself. |
| handle bigger, stronger fish. | | | | Ask a salesperson to show you the differences |
| The type of fish you are going after is the most | | | | and how they work. Don't be afraid to ask |
| critical factor here. For smaller fish like grouper or | | | | questions and you will become proficient soon |
| red snapper, a lighter reel may be the way to go. | | | | enough. |
| Lighter line and a lighter overall construction will | | | | In essence, start basic and work your way up. |
| succeed. For larger fish like albacore tuna, marlin | | | | Get your feet wet, then go deeper. Sea fishing |
| or swordfish, you want a big honker of a reel | | | | reels are as varied as the fish they are used to |
| with good retrieval features and heavier, cable like | | | | catch. Be sure to select the right one for your |
| line. | | | | trip and you will have the time of your life. |