Learn About The Types Of Fishing Reels
Monday, August 31, 2009
By Daniel Hemmings
There are four types of popular saltwater fishing reels that are out there today. Some perform better than others, and others are used for certain types of saltwater fishing, like deep sea or inshore. The four types of fishing reels that I am going to discuss are the bait casting, spin casting, fly fishing and spinning reels.
The first kind of reel that I want to talk about is the spin casting reel, which is a great reel for beginner fishermen to learn on. Spin casting reels are the cheapest of all the types of fishing reels in most cases, and they are especially great for the kids.
Although spin casting reels often run into a lot of problems, like line tangling, and breaking easy, an expensive one will last you a long time and you should be able to catch a lot of fish on it. The main purpose of spin casting reels is to hold light fishing line, making them great for the beginner learning how to fish.
Spinning reels, in my opinion are the most widely used type of saltwater fishing reel. They are open faced reels, easy to learn how to use, and the variety of them is outstanding. The fishing line is guided onto and off the reel by the means of a bail. There are many types of spinning reels that can be used for big fish or small fish.
Some spinning reels might be designed to hold 5 pound test to 10 pound test, while others might be designed to hold a lot more. Almost all types of spinning reels have a drag system, some are better than others and you will get what you pay for in almost every case.
Bait casting reels are for the more experienced fisherman, since they are more difficult to learn how to fish on. They sit on the fishing rod, and the fishing line comes off a spool that revolves. Once you learn how to fish with a bait casting reel they are great as you have more control when you are casting.
Bait casting reels also work great with heavy fishing line, making them a favorite for deep sea fishing for big game saltwater fish. The only bad thing about them is if you do not know how to use them you will tangle the line a lot, and they are more costly then other types of fishing reels.
When it comes to fly fishing reels, you need to know that they are only for retrieving and holding fishing line, they have nothing to do with casting. You just pull the fishing line off of the reel and then you are casting with the fishing rod using the weight of the fly and the line.
The cost of fly fishing rods can range from a couple of dollars to over a thousand. When saltwater fishing you will need to be careful on what type of fly fishing reel you use. If you are going after big saltwater game fish you will need a reel that can hold a lot of heavy line, and one that also has a great drag system.
The first kind of reel that I want to talk about is the spin casting reel, which is a great reel for beginner fishermen to learn on. Spin casting reels are the cheapest of all the types of fishing reels in most cases, and they are especially great for the kids.
Although spin casting reels often run into a lot of problems, like line tangling, and breaking easy, an expensive one will last you a long time and you should be able to catch a lot of fish on it. The main purpose of spin casting reels is to hold light fishing line, making them great for the beginner learning how to fish.
Spinning reels, in my opinion are the most widely used type of saltwater fishing reel. They are open faced reels, easy to learn how to use, and the variety of them is outstanding. The fishing line is guided onto and off the reel by the means of a bail. There are many types of spinning reels that can be used for big fish or small fish.
Some spinning reels might be designed to hold 5 pound test to 10 pound test, while others might be designed to hold a lot more. Almost all types of spinning reels have a drag system, some are better than others and you will get what you pay for in almost every case.
Bait casting reels are for the more experienced fisherman, since they are more difficult to learn how to fish on. They sit on the fishing rod, and the fishing line comes off a spool that revolves. Once you learn how to fish with a bait casting reel they are great as you have more control when you are casting.
Bait casting reels also work great with heavy fishing line, making them a favorite for deep sea fishing for big game saltwater fish. The only bad thing about them is if you do not know how to use them you will tangle the line a lot, and they are more costly then other types of fishing reels.
When it comes to fly fishing reels, you need to know that they are only for retrieving and holding fishing line, they have nothing to do with casting. You just pull the fishing line off of the reel and then you are casting with the fishing rod using the weight of the fly and the line.
The cost of fly fishing rods can range from a couple of dollars to over a thousand. When saltwater fishing you will need to be careful on what type of fly fishing reel you use. If you are going after big saltwater game fish you will need a reel that can hold a lot of heavy line, and one that also has a great drag system.
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