How To Select A Fishing Reel
A fishing reel is a machine that holds and spins out fishing line. It has a brake to slow the running of fish, a handle to reel line in and a bracket to fasten the fishing reel to the rod.
Selecting Fishing Reels
Learning about different types of fishing reels isn't a hard as you believe. There are a variety of fishing reels that are available that include surf and trolling reels. There are only four primary types to take into consideration when selecting a reel for fishing.
Spincast reels
Spinning reels
Baitcaster reels
Fly reels
Spincast and fly reels are frequently found in freshwater areas, spinning and baitcaster reels are frequently found in lists of saltwater fishing reels.
How to Choose the best fishing reels
The first step to choose fishing reels is knowing what kind of fish you'd like to catch.
Have a look at our Species Explorer if you haven't before and try to discover the species and size of fish you can find in the area you live in.
Think about the kind of bait or lures you will be using when choosing a fishing rod. In general spinning reels work best with small baits and lures, and baitcasters prefer larger lures. Then, it's a matter of the preference.
How To Match The Reel to Your Rod
There are many brands that provide a range of reels that include sizes of 200, 100 and 400. The reason for this is typically dependent on the capacity of the spool which determines the overall dimensions of the reel. If you plan to fish for bigger, more powerful fish, a larger reel is needed that can generate more drag force.
The length of the line and the pound test that is used to determine the spool capacity. Line that is stronger has a bigger diameter, meaning that less line will fit onto a spool. For instance, you could find a reel labelled as 230/6lb. This means that it can hold 230 yards of monofilament of test weight 6 pounds.
Reel Body
A spinning reel's body is made of plastic, graphite or aluminum. The majority of plastic spinning reels are designed for young children. In addition, graphite is relatively light weight, but it is not durable. Aluminum reels are very popular as they are lightweight, affordable, and durable. Carbon fiber and magnesium spinning reels are top-of-the-line, offer all the advantages that other reels offer and are extremely light.
You will need to ensure that your reel is able to handle the fishing line with the same strength as the rod you are fishing with. You should check the gauge on the rod. Click here to learn more information about the various freshwater fishing reels that are on the market.

