Understanding the Label of Fishing Reels

admin — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:30:18 +0000

Before you start comparison shopping for fishing reels, you might want to learn a little bit of the industry jargon so you can understand all of the terminology you’ll find on those boxes. If you’re new to fishing or if you’ve never really tried your hand at buying fishing reels before, then you’ll probably feel like you’re lost in a world of strange terms that may or may not be important clues about the quality of the purchase you may or may not be making.
Don’t worry though. That’s a natural reaction to what you’ll see on the box. Now let’s try to understand the basics of the box so you can start searching for the best fishing reels possible.
Bearing Amount in Fishing Reels
One of the main numbers you’ll see on the side of the box and one that you should pay attention to is the number of bearings. The bearings contribute to the smoothness of the reel. The general, although not universal, rule is that a larger number of bearings are going to give you less resistance when you’re turning the reel and that will make fishing a lot easier and less strenuous for you. However, sometimes other factors can enter the picture and cause fishing reels with fewer bearings to be just as smooth as or smoother than ones with more bearings.
While those numbers can act as a guide, the only real way to know the smoothness of your fishing reels is by testing them yourself. Only when you have them in your hand and can feel them in action will you know for sure. That’s why you should do plenty of tests with other fisher’s rods before you make decisions and start buying.
Fishing Reels & Line Capacity
The line capacity number is meant to tell you how much line can be held by the fishing reels. However, this usually isn’t consistent for all lines. Different sizes of line can change the basic numbers. If you see a line capacity such as 10/(155) that means if you’re using a 10 pound line you’ll be able to hold about 155 yards of line.
Gear Ratios and Fishing Reels
This number is probably not going to mean much to you but understanding its meaning may help give you an idea of which fishing reels you’re more partial to after some hands-on testing. Basically, these ratios tell you how many revolutions the spool or line winder is going to make each time you turn the handle on the reel. Obviously, the more turns it makes the less cranking you have to do and the easier your job is going to be overall.
When you’re reading the ratio, the first two numbers represent the number of revolutions. The last number is almost always going to be a 1 which stands for the one time you have to turn the handle.
Shopping for Fishing Reels
When you begin shopping for fishing reels, you should start your search online so that you can have the biggest selection. Sites like Sea Isle Tackle are good starting places.

Understanding Different Types of Fishing Reels

admin — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 20:26:56 +0000

Before you head to the store with your money and start shopping for fishing reels, you need to think long and hard about what you need. If you’re familiar with what’s available, you already know that the selection is pretty wide and can be hard to navigate. That’s why your best course of action is to begin at home with some research and go into the store ready already knowing what type of fishing reels will work best for your specific needs.
Let’s look at those different types of fishing reels.
Fishing Reels: Casting
Casting fishing reels are used for exactly what the name suggests. If you’re doing mostly inshore fishing and you need to get that bait or lure into the water, you’re going to probably focus on these types of reels. They actually have a fairly long history in fishing and most were developed from some early, popular models that developed in the 19th century.
Within casting reels, you’ll also find level winding and non-level winding varieties. The one you choose depends mostly on what feels right for you so test out a few different models of each before settling on your preference.
Fishing Reels: Spinning
Another popular type of fishing reels is the spinning ones. These reels first hit the United States when they were introduced hear during the mid 20th century from Europe. After that, their popularity among fishers exploded and they continue to be a popular choice for inshore fishing. One major advantage is cost. You’ll spend a lot less on these types of fishing feels than either of the ones listed below. Keep in mind that these types of fishing reels come in two types as well: open face and closed face. Again, you’ll want to do some hands-on testing at your favorite fishing ground to see which variation works best for you.
Fishing Reels: Fly
If you’re planning on doing any fly fishing, then you’ll want to choose these types of fishing reels for your needs. Nothing else will work quite as well for most fishers. These reels tend to be narrower even when they have larger spool diameters. Most also don’t have gearing. As fly fishing has become more popular, the price of these reels has begun to increase so keep that in mind when you’re beginning to search for the right fishing reels for your needs.
Fishing Reels: Trolling
These are the best reels to use if you’re interested in doing some deep water or bottom fishing, such as for catfish and similar species of fish. Although in many ways they look like fly fishing reels, you’ll probably notice that they are larger and have wider diameters. Prices on these types of fishing reels, which are primarily designed for offshore fishing, can be a bit steep. However, if you’re serious about catching certain fish then you’re absolutely going to need to make the investment.
Remember as you’re searching for fishing reels your best choice is to browse online at shops like Sea Isle Tackle.

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