Beginning to Freshwater Fish With The Baitcast Reel
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
By Bill Keller
We continue our Freshwater Fishing Gear series as we attempt to remove the fright of purchasing fishing gear from the beginning fisherman.
Don't make the same mistake I made, I purchased gear that seemed great but was totally improper for the business at hand. With the horde of reels and rods that are available, not to mention the millions of baits, fishing knives, fishing nets, line thickness and other fishing tackle; how could a first timer not make a few incorrect and pricey purchases?
We started our series on freshwater fishing tackle with the reel; already reviewed were the spincast and spinning reels. Now we will address the Escalade of the fishing universe the Baitcast Reel; also referred to as baitcaster, baitcasting, casting reel, and a conventional reel.
Casting reels accommodate much bigger lines; thus allowing for longer casts than any of the previously reviewed reels in the same size range. Fishermen regularly use line in the 15- to 18-pound-test range.
The setup of the baitcaster permits for accurate casting to get the lure just where you need it. They use very tough drag systems to slow heavier, stronger fish and are intended to be used with heavier lures.
The baitcast reel is the desired reel for catching Wide-Mouth Bass, Salmon, Barramundi and more. Because of its casting accuracy it is great for fishing in water where snags and tangled line can be a problem or for casting under low standing bridges and walkways.
Casting reels have a revolving line spool that wraps in the identical way as the line as it works down the fishing rod. They have a center pin and the disks are connected by a series of external pins that displays the line. Some are built from composite materials, but most are still good old stainless steel, often with brass parts.
The baitcaster attaches above the rod, making it more difficult to handle and has a much higher learning curve than either the spincast or spinning reels. For this reason it is not a good entry level reel for children or the starting fisherman.
Because of its steeper price range it can be very costly for the casual weekend fisherman who will only fish from time to time. Since its main strength is as a casting reel it may be overkill for the weekend angler who just wants to put a line in the water and sit back and relax.
An excellent example of the baitcast reel is the Pflueger President LP Baitcast Reels, priced at under $150 and loaded with the features. It has nine double shielded stainless steel ball bearings and a one-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing, rugged one-piece aluminum frame, aluminum handle side-plate, and six-pin adjustable centrifugal brake system.
Our review of the Fly Fishing Reel is next article in the continuing series "Freshwater Fishing Gear Beginners Guide.
Don't make the same mistake I made, I purchased gear that seemed great but was totally improper for the business at hand. With the horde of reels and rods that are available, not to mention the millions of baits, fishing knives, fishing nets, line thickness and other fishing tackle; how could a first timer not make a few incorrect and pricey purchases?
We started our series on freshwater fishing tackle with the reel; already reviewed were the spincast and spinning reels. Now we will address the Escalade of the fishing universe the Baitcast Reel; also referred to as baitcaster, baitcasting, casting reel, and a conventional reel.
Casting reels accommodate much bigger lines; thus allowing for longer casts than any of the previously reviewed reels in the same size range. Fishermen regularly use line in the 15- to 18-pound-test range.
The setup of the baitcaster permits for accurate casting to get the lure just where you need it. They use very tough drag systems to slow heavier, stronger fish and are intended to be used with heavier lures.
The baitcast reel is the desired reel for catching Wide-Mouth Bass, Salmon, Barramundi and more. Because of its casting accuracy it is great for fishing in water where snags and tangled line can be a problem or for casting under low standing bridges and walkways.
Casting reels have a revolving line spool that wraps in the identical way as the line as it works down the fishing rod. They have a center pin and the disks are connected by a series of external pins that displays the line. Some are built from composite materials, but most are still good old stainless steel, often with brass parts.
The baitcaster attaches above the rod, making it more difficult to handle and has a much higher learning curve than either the spincast or spinning reels. For this reason it is not a good entry level reel for children or the starting fisherman.
Because of its steeper price range it can be very costly for the casual weekend fisherman who will only fish from time to time. Since its main strength is as a casting reel it may be overkill for the weekend angler who just wants to put a line in the water and sit back and relax.
An excellent example of the baitcast reel is the Pflueger President LP Baitcast Reels, priced at under $150 and loaded with the features. It has nine double shielded stainless steel ball bearings and a one-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing, rugged one-piece aluminum frame, aluminum handle side-plate, and six-pin adjustable centrifugal brake system.
Our review of the Fly Fishing Reel is next article in the continuing series "Freshwater Fishing Gear Beginners Guide.
About the Author:
About the author: Bill Keller writes about freshwater fishing in North Texas from his blog at TowersOverTexas. To purchase Freshwater Baitcast Reels or to see more articles about Freshwater Fishing Gear just click on a link.
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