Thursday, April 11, 2019

Types of Fishing Reels.





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When it comes to fishing reels, anglers are spoilt with choices! There are 6 main types of fishing reels out there. Each type has it's own uniqueness.


 Spincast Reel

 Spincast reel is the easiest to use among the 6 types. Its mechanics are super simple and require little effort. This reel is great for beginner or casual angler as it is easy to use.




Pic 1: Spincast Reel

The Spincast reel sits on top of the fishing rod and casting rod with a trigger grip at the bottom. The spincast reel is also suitable for anglers who want to learn using the baitcaster the easy as it wont have any backlash if you cast too hard or when your casting technique is wrong. That way, baitcast anglers can focus more on their technique to practise baitcasting. With just a flick on the thumb buttom, anglers can easily cast out their line and enjoy fishing the whole day.


Benefits of Spincast Reel
-Easy to use

Drawbacks of Spincast Reel
The spool inside is typically shallow, allowing for lighter and less test line. The Reel is aimed at targeting small fish, much larger fish can cause damage. Parts are not as durable and accuracy is lacking. Additionally, the gears are either cast metal or white plastic and prone to break over prolonged use.


Spinning Reel

A spinning reel is probably the most popular type of fishing rod among anglers. This reel is situated on the bottom of the rod, or blank, whereas the spincast reel and others sit on top. You can tell a spinning reel rod by the larger sized guides. Spinning reel is a popular choice as it is easy to use and have enough drag and gear power to land larger fish.




Pic 2: Spinning Reel

Typical size range for spinning reel: 50, 100, 500, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500 all the way to size 10,000.

Certain size range cater for different style of fishing. For example size  50- 1000 is probably good for ultralight fishing. 

Benefits of Spinning Reel
All around versatility is the biggest reason people choose spinning reels. They can be used to cast many different types of tackle, including artificial lures and live bait. Because they only need to pull the weight of the fishing line, spinning reels are especially useful for light tackle and bait. Also, spinning reels gives you a more solid construction than the spincast reel, while also giving you more options for the line to use. This reel is ideal for all kinds of fishing from ice fishing to jigging. 

Drawbacks of Spinning Reel

Spinning reels anglers might find some styles of fishing like pitching, flipping and sidecast are harder to execute.


Baitcaster Reel

Baitcasters, also known as the conventional reel, are advanced reels for more experienced anglers who want better control and accuracy. More experienced anglers will use baitcasters for better cast accuracy and certain techniques like pitching, flipping are easier to perform with. With a baitcaster, the spool rotates as you cast. These types of reels require experience and skill, often requiring a full season of practice before they can be used effectively. Baitcaster are the standard for professional bass anglers especially those in the Bass Master series.


BENEFITS OF BAITCASTER

Advantages of baitcasting reels are control and accuracy.  Baitcasting reels can handle much heavier, much stronger forms of line. This is necessary when you fish thick cover or are targeting monster fish.

DRAWBACKS OF A BAITCASTER

Patience is needed if you want to use baitcaster effectively. Operating a baitcaster is difficult as you control the release of the line with your thumb. Making casting a very manual process, anglers must master how much pressure to apply on the spool or they will face backlash on the spool which almost always ends with nasty knots that will need to be untied. It requires practise and the right technique to make a successful cast! However as you begin to master it, most anglers will develop a liking to using a baitcaster. 

Pic 3: Baitcaster



Trolling/Overhead Reel

The bigger type of round conventional reel which sometimes is called the Overheads reel are used for deep sea fishing and trolling. Similar in design to baitcasting reels, trolling reels take on a more rounded profile allowing more room for the line but are not meant for casting.Trolling reels are designed for big freshwater fish, like large lake trout, catfish, walleye, musky, salmon as well as saltwater giants like marlin.



Pic 4: Trolling Reel



BENEFITS OF A TROLLING REEL

Allows you to fish a larger area quickly and at various depths to find the strike zone for large freshwater fish and big game fish.

DRAWBACKS OF A TROLLING REEL

Like baitcasting reels, this is for more experience Anglers with an increased price point.


Electric Reel

The main use for electric reel is mainly for deepsea fishing.  If you consistently reel in weighted line, your hands and arms may be tired by the time you catch a large fish. By using electric reel, you save the energy you expend on pulling in empty weighted line for when there's a fish on the end of the line. A car battery (12v or 24v) is attached with power cables to the electric reel to power it. However, the reel can be usu manually without power. Nowadays, smaller electric reel and battery is available to be use for jigging. 





Pic 5: Electric Reel

Benefit of Electric Reel

Reduces tiredness as the electric reel can help you reel in your catch or empty weighted line.

Drawback of Electric Reel

Expensive and heavy


Fly reel

fly reel's main function is to hold the fly line, which is wound around a rotating spool within the reel housing. Line is stripped from the reel by hand and retrieved by turning a small handle attached to the spool. 


Pic 6: Fly Reel

Benefit of Fly Reel

It is able to cast small fly across a good distance with its weighted line.

Drawback of Fly Reel

Fly fishing need a wide space to cast its weighted line and might not be suitable to use in certain terrain.


So generally there are 6 types of reels which cater for anglers worldwide. Which type of reel use is generally depend on the fishing location (eg deep sea fishing usually go for trolling or electric reel). I hope this article can help anglers (old and new) to have a general view on reels available for fishing. 

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