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