Freshwater Fishing Tackle Buyer's Guide - The Baitcast Reel
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Welcome back to our Freshwater Fishing Gear series, we continue in our efforts to remove the stress of selecting fishing gear from the beginning angler.
I personally had to do it the tough way, I purchased tackle that looked good but was completely improper for the type of fishing I was going to do. With the thousands of reels and rods on the market, not to mention a gazillion lures, fishing knives, fishing vests, line types and other fishing accessories; how could a novice not make a few wrong and pricey selections?
We have covered the spincast and spinning reels in previous installments of our Freshwater Fishing Guide. Todays article will cover the king of the fishing universe the Baitcast Reel; also referred to as baitcaster, baitcasting, casting reel, and a conventional reel.
Baitcast reels can handle thicker lines and allows for longer casts than spinning reels in the identical size range. Fishermen frequently use line in the 14- to 17-pound-test range.
The setup of the baitcaster permits for accurate casting to get the lure just where you need it. They use very tough drag systems to slow heavier, stronger fish and are intended to be used with heavier lures.
The baitcast reel is the desired reel for catching Wide-Mouth Bass, Salmon, Barramundi and more. Because of its casting accuracy it is great for fishing in water where snags and tangled line can be a problem or for casting under low standing bridges and walkways.
The baitcaster has a rotating spool with the line spooled the same way as the line as it plays down the fishing rod. They have a center pin and the disks are engaged by a series of external pins that exposes the line. Many are made from composites, but most are still stainless steel, often with brass pieces in certain sections.
The baitcast reel attaches on the top of the fishing rod, for this reason it is more awkward to handle and requires more training than either the spincast or spinning reels. For this reason it is not a great entry level reel for young children or the novice angler.
Because of its steeper price range it can be very costly for the casual weekend fisherman who will only fish from time to time. Since its main strength is as a casting reel it may be overkill for the weekend angler who just wants to put a line in the water and sit back and relax.
A top of the line example of baitcast reel is the Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Elite Baitcast Reel, priced at $220. It is one of the finest Bass Pro Shops exclusive reels, a true world-class baitcaster--sleek and fast, light and strong, virtually effortless in its handling, and best it is priced well below other baitcaster reels in its class.
We will continue with Fly Fishing Reels when our "Freshwater Fishing Gear Beginners Guide" series continues.
I personally had to do it the tough way, I purchased tackle that looked good but was completely improper for the type of fishing I was going to do. With the thousands of reels and rods on the market, not to mention a gazillion lures, fishing knives, fishing vests, line types and other fishing accessories; how could a novice not make a few wrong and pricey selections?
We have covered the spincast and spinning reels in previous installments of our Freshwater Fishing Guide. Todays article will cover the king of the fishing universe the Baitcast Reel; also referred to as baitcaster, baitcasting, casting reel, and a conventional reel.
Baitcast reels can handle thicker lines and allows for longer casts than spinning reels in the identical size range. Fishermen frequently use line in the 14- to 17-pound-test range.
The setup of the baitcaster permits for accurate casting to get the lure just where you need it. They use very tough drag systems to slow heavier, stronger fish and are intended to be used with heavier lures.
The baitcast reel is the desired reel for catching Wide-Mouth Bass, Salmon, Barramundi and more. Because of its casting accuracy it is great for fishing in water where snags and tangled line can be a problem or for casting under low standing bridges and walkways.
The baitcaster has a rotating spool with the line spooled the same way as the line as it plays down the fishing rod. They have a center pin and the disks are engaged by a series of external pins that exposes the line. Many are made from composites, but most are still stainless steel, often with brass pieces in certain sections.
The baitcast reel attaches on the top of the fishing rod, for this reason it is more awkward to handle and requires more training than either the spincast or spinning reels. For this reason it is not a great entry level reel for young children or the novice angler.
Because of its steeper price range it can be very costly for the casual weekend fisherman who will only fish from time to time. Since its main strength is as a casting reel it may be overkill for the weekend angler who just wants to put a line in the water and sit back and relax.
A top of the line example of baitcast reel is the Bass Pro Shops Johnny Morris Elite Baitcast Reel, priced at $220. It is one of the finest Bass Pro Shops exclusive reels, a true world-class baitcaster--sleek and fast, light and strong, virtually effortless in its handling, and best it is priced well below other baitcaster reels in its class.
We will continue with Fly Fishing Reels when our "Freshwater Fishing Gear Beginners Guide" series continues.
About the Author:
About the author: Bill Keller writes about freshwater fishing in North Texas from his blog at TowersOverTexas. To purchase Freshwater Baitcast Reels or to read more about Freshwater Fishing Gear just click on a link.
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