Three Types of Fishing Reels

Fishing with the right fishing reel is one of the most important components of a persons fishing gear. Of course there are so many different styles and manufacturers to choose form it can be hard to decide which one ois best for you. Not counting the fly-fishing reel there are basically three main kinds of reels – spin cast, baitcasting, and spinning reels and they all have their place in the fishermen's arsenal.

The first time you use an unfamiliar type of reel can be frustrating, especially if the style of reel is new to you. Beginners often start with a spin cast reel also called a closed-face reel, which helps keep the line from tangling and is basically push the button and throw the line out. This is the type of reel I started my son using and once he mastered the art of casting, and it is an art, I moved him up to a spinning reel

The spinning reel is probably the most popular style. With these the reel hangs under the rod and the line is held on an open spool. The line is controlled by a bail for casting and drag gears for controlling the fight. Casting takes a little practice, but keeping your forefinger pressing the line against the handle before casting will prevent the line from coming off the spool. It is a little bit harder to master than the spin cast reel but once conquered very few go back to the spin cast reel

Then there is the baitcasting reel which is no doubt the hardest to use. The baitcast reel takes a little more effort to learn to use. Therefore, a bit of practice is in order to become accurate and avoid backlashes in your line. Whatever you do, do not expect to buy a baitcasting reel and head out fishing without first learning how to handle it. If you do bring a back up rod and reel. This kind of fishing reel has become the favorite for most pro-bass fishermen because of both the distance and the accuracy you can achieve from them once you learn how to effectively handle your baitcasting reel.


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