Fishing reels allow anglers to cast their lure or bait at
fairly large distances while fishing in large rivers and even fish in the deep
waters of the ocean on their offshore
fishing boats. Another main use of fishing reels is they let the fish reel
in once you make your catch and then the reel lets the anglers successfully
retrieve their lures at the end.
There is a whole variety of types of fishing reels, each of
which contains unique features, characteristics, and uses. Anglers typically
choose their fishing reel based on what fishing style they are going for as
well as where they stand in terms of their fishing experience.
Here are the common types of fishing reels used by anglers:
Spincast
The Spincast reel is recognized as one of the easiest reels
to use making it the perfect real for outfits designed for beginners and
children. The primary reason behind that is how easy and convenient to use this
reel. This reel has a cover or closed face keeping all the essential parts of
the reel protected. It is also quite an inexpensive type of reel and requires a
minimal investment. This reel is an ideal option for catching fish in
freshwater habitats. You can catch small salmon, trout, channel catfish, and
bass. The only possible downside of this reel is that it is ineffective for
targeting heavy fish or long-term usage.
To use the reel simply press down on the thumb button on the
back during your forward cast peeling the line out. Once you let go of the
button, the line will stop peeling out making it easy to control. The only
downfall of the reel is that the design costs you distance and accuracy. Thus,
if you want to become an extreme angler this type of reel isn’t for you.
Baitcasting
Baitcasters is one of the most advanced fishing reels and
can be extremely difficult to control if you’re not an experienced angler. The
design of the reel is made solely for accuracy and not for usability or easy
casting. Thus, practice makes perfect when using this reel. Baitcasting reels
are the most powerful fishing reels, hands down. They can handle heavy lines
and produce a lot of pulling power, making them a great option when you’re
chasing larger fish. Baitcasters also allow you to feel the line as it’s going
out, so you can stop it exactly when you need to.
Last but not least, bait casters are highly customizable.
Whether you’re pulling out bottom fish from heavy cover, or doing drop shots
for Bass, this reel can do it all.
When casting, you must keep the spool under control or it
will turn into a nest of lines. This is done by typically providing a bit of
pressure to the spool with your thumb. You should not use this reel with really
lightweight lines but rather heavier lines and lures. Overall, you should be a
very experienced angler before using a baitcasting reel.
Spinning
The spinning reel is the most popular reel used by anglers
of all levels because of its superior open-faced design. This design adds the
versatility you need while providing exceptional usability and accuracy. The
design enables the spool to have excellent line capacity and is easy to
exchange lines when needed. However, this reel is usually not built for heavier
lines. Spinning reels are an immensely capable piece of fishing equipment. They
work equally well with lures and smaller baits and are a good choice for some
species and habitats. Combined with thin, powerful braided lines, they can
produce some serious pulling power, too.
To cast with a spinning reel, you just disengage the bail
and squeeze the line against the rod with your index finger to prevent it from
unspooling. Next, swing your rod from the side or overhead. As you do, release
your index finger around halfway through the motion. Aim the tip of the rod
where you want the bait to land, and voila!
Fly Fishing
As the name suggests, the fly-fishing reel is one of the
most vital gears for fly fishing. It gets this unique name because the lures
used in this type of fishing often look like a bug or a fly. Although these
reels were originally designed to catch trout fish mainly from streams and
creeks, they are now used to catch all types of freshwater and saltwater fish. A fly-fishing reel offers great accuracy when making a
cast and is perfectly suited for fly fishing because this type of fishing
requires the angler to be extremely precise when casting the line to their
desired spot. They’re lightweight, basic, and generally very affordable.
When using this reel, you have to remember that it’s all about building up power with something called a
back cast. You’ll have to manually pull the line off the reel and hold it in
your hand. You’ll then quickly cast over your head or to the side opposite
where you want to cast. Do this quickly and powerfully and the rod will
generate energy that will snap it back in the opposite direction which will be
your forward cast.
The next time you hop on your plate boatto
catch a particular fish species, you already know what fishing gear and
equipment to use to ensure a successful catch!