When selecting fishing tackle, choosing the right reel can be complicated

For the best performance, the fishing reel must be balanced with the rod. If you use a reel that weighs too much for the rod, your set will be off-balanced. That will cause casting problems and the heavy lower part will kill the sensitivity of the rod tip. On the other hand, having a reel that is too light will cause the outfit to be tip heavy, and your hand will soon tire from holding the rod up.

What are the types of reels?

Spinning reels are most commonly used. The spool of a spinning reel does not rotate when you make a cast - the line simply runs off the spool once the bail is opened. Retrieval is accomplished by winding the line around the fixed spool.

Spinning reels come with either a front drag or a rear drag. Usually a front drag is smoother and more durable than a rear drag. A front drag features washers that push on a large and flat surface (similar to car brakes). A rear drag press on a small-diameter drive shaft - therefore the drag occasionally feels uncontrollable. However,some anglers like rear-drag reels because they are easier to adjust when fighting a fish.

Spinning reels are designed for both fresh and saltwater and some saltwater reels hold a lot of line, allowing them to be used for beach-casting and for fighting big fish.

Spincasting reels are popular among beginners. These affordable reels are very similar to spinning reels, except the spool is covered to reduce tangling issues. Anglers like spincast reels its simple to cast and they require low maintenance. There are anglers who begin their fishing career with spincast tackle and never try other types.

When buying a spincaster, try to find one with a smooth drag. The cheapest ones often have low-quality drags, resulting broken lines and frustrating fishing trips

Baitcasting reels can provide very accurate casts and are compatible with many fishing methods. Baitcasting reels are equipped with a durable drag that can easily handle big fish. Contemporary baitcasters feature magnetic brakes that can almost totally eliminate backlashes and tangles. Despite its name, baitcasting tackle is not used with natural bait – its purpose is casting lures or trolling.

Reel maintenance is important. For reel care, its suggested to follow the manufacturer’s maintenance recommendations. Besides preventing corrosion, it is vital to perform routine cleaning. A well maintained reel increases casting distance, lowers the minimum cast weight and last longer in use. For finding cleaners and lubricants for fishing reels, please check out the www.pro-fishing.eu on-line shop: https://www.pro-fishing.eu/reel-maintenance/