The Types of Reels And Their Uses

The reel is perhaps one of the most important components in your fishing tool kit. There are many different kinds of reels and having one that does the job will benefit any fisherman greatly. It is not hard to learn about reels and learn how to use the right reel for the job. The three main reel types are the casting reel, the fly casting reel and the spin casting reel. This article will set out and examine every type of reel to give the reader an understanding of how they work and what they are for.

In order to be able to use a bait casting reel one needs to know a few things about fishing and also have some experience in casting. Fishing with bait casting reels is a bit more complex than it is fishing with a spinning reel for example. The reason why bait casting reels are bit harder to use is that they let go of the line by using the weight of the lure. Bait casting reels have a mechanism that lays line across a rotating reel and that is how they let the line go.

Fly fishing reels are somewhat complex reels as well. Not as complex as bait casting reels however. The one thing you should always keep in mind when using a fly fishing reel is to be certain that it has responsive drag. When buying a fly fishing reel you should make sure that it can withstand the tension a large fish would cause to it. In general, fly fishing reels are bit more expensive than other kinds of reels. They have more moving plastic parts that you should also make sure they all are in place and sturdy. A reel with metal parts should be preferred.

Spinning reels are another category of reels. Spinning reels are used by beginners because they are much easier to use and have a simple construction. Spinning reels release the line with the push of a button. The line comes out from an opening at the top part of the reel.

In order to use a reel, no matter what kind of reel it is, you will need to mount it on a rod. Mounting a reel on a fishing rod can be a bit tricky if you never done it before. First you should consider what kind of rod you will need depending on what kind of reel you have and where and what you want to fish for. In general, the bigger the fish the bigger the rod you will need to get them.

Regardless of what kind of reel you choose, select one with a medium speed. If you are going to equip yourself with two reels then get a slow and a high speed one. Another thing you should keep in mind is the weight of the line itself. The lighter the line the smaller the reel you will need. As you can see there are a few types of reels.