Buying A Fishing Reel

Knowing what kind of reel you'll need depending on what kind of fishing you'll be doing is important when buying a fishing reel. When you're going to look at reels, the basics of the 3 different types of reels will be helpful.

The closed spin cast reel is the most popular type of reel on the market. For those who don't wish to spend a lot of time on their fishing line or are beginners, this would be a great choice because it's also the easiest to use. This reel causes less tangles in the line because it keeps the line fully enclosed.

Casting is also easy because it can be done with a push of a button. When fishing for smaller fish, this type of reel is best. They're not expensive and are very light.

For those who have some experience in fishing, an open face spinning reel would be a good choice and they can manage the reel with little trouble. Using these types of reel means having more control over the fishing line which is why experienced fishermen also like these.

Not only are they easier to use than bait casters, they're also accurate. Becoming tangled easily than closed spin cast reels is a drawback since they don't line up with the fishing line. These types of reels fall right in the middle of the price points of other reels and this is something you need to remember.

Bait casters are the most difficult type of reel to use. However, they are sometimes more preferred by those that spend a lot of time in or on water because they have many advantages for those that can use them effectively. They handle heavy line very well and they are also the most accurate and the easiest to control. They do come with some backlash so a lot of practice is needed when learning to fish with a bait caster. These types of reel are also the most expensive.