| When it comes to fishing, the right equipment | | | | Fishing Reel |
| is essential if you want to actually catch | | | | |
| anything. It can literally be the difference | | | | So, you know the types of reels available, |
| between having cramp in your hand and fishing | | | | but what about the components of the reel. |
| effortlessly. One piece of equipment that is | | | | There are various factors you need to take |
| extremely important is the fishing reel. | | | | into consideration before choosing the right |
| | | | one for you. |
| The Different Types of Freshwater Fishing | | | | |
| Reels | | | | The Spool varies in size and it is the part |
| | | | of the reel that holds the line. Each Spool |
| Long gone are the days when fishing included | | | | holds a different amount of fishing line and |
| a long stick and a limited length of fishing | | | | therefore, you need to choose carefully which |
| line. These days, high tech equipment is | | | | size you will need. When purchasing your |
| often used including high tech rods and high | | | | Spool, look for how much weight it can hold |
| tech fishing reels. | | | | and how long it is. You will see a listing |
| | | | similar to 10-250 or 15-160 that basically |
| There are three main types of freshwater | | | | means it holds 10 pound test and there is 250 |
| fishing reels. These are, | | | | yards of line, or it holds 15 pound test and |
| | | | there is 160 yards of line. It is really |
| Spin casting Reels | | | | simple once you know what you are looking |
| | | | for. |
| These reels are placed on top of the rod and | | | | |
| are ideal for beginners as they are easy to | | | | The Bail is another thing you have to |
| use and inexpensive. | | | | consider. There are two settings on the Bail |
| | | | open and closed. It is what stops the line |
| Bait casting Reels | | | | coming off the Spool. Before you are set to |
| | | | cast your line, you open the Bail. Once you |
| Bait casting reels also sit on the top of the | | | | have cast the line, you should turn the |
| rod. They are otherwise known as Casting | | | | handle as this closes the Bail. Once the |
| reels. They offer fishermen more control | | | | handle is turned, it makes a clicking noise |
| while fighting a fish and casting a fish | | | | that simply means that the Bail is closed. |
| inland. Their downside, however, is that they | | | | You will not always hear the click, but do |
| can be difficult to use, so they are | | | | not worry if you dont. |
| definitely not good for beginners. They are | | | | |
| also susceptible to Backlash which basically | | | | The Drag makes it hard for fish to pull more |
| means the line becomes tangled. | | | | line from the Spool. When a fish is fighting |
| | | | with the rod, the rod absorbs the shock and |
| Spinning Reels | | | | the Drag engages and makes it more difficult |
| | | | for the fish to get any extra line. It is |
| Spinning Reels hang below the rod and are | | | | always worth checking the drag throughout the |
| often a lot more expensive than other types. | | | | day, just to see that it is properly set. |
| However, they can cast further and are also | | | | |
| more versatile. They are easy to use and are | | | | Overall, the best type of freshwater fishing |
| suitable for beginners. The great thing about | | | | reels are the Spinning Reels because of their |
| these reels is that the handle can be changed | | | | versatility and their ease of use. They may |
| to suit either right or left handed people. | | | | be more expensive but they are definitely |
| | | | worth it and they should last a long time! |
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