Fishing Reel Basics
Fishing reels are what hold and wind your fishing line. Traditional spinning reels come in three different model options, each designed for specific scenarios. Spinning reels — the most common and versatile. Casting reels — hold a lot of line and work well with bigger lures. Spincast Reels — User-friendly and entry-level reels that are cheap and kid-friendly.
Pflueger President Spinning Reel
SPINNING REELS
Spinning Reels are open-faced fishing reels that are mounted to the bottom side of the rod. With each turn of the reel handle, the fishing line is rewound onto the reel's spool horizontally. Spinning reels are the most common fishing reels and help anglers target species of all sizes.
Spinning reels come in a variety of sizes and price points to fit your fishing applications and budget needs.
Lews Speed Spool LFS Baitcasting Reel
CASTING REELS
Casting reels are closed-face reels that are mounted to the topside of a fishing rod. With each crank of the handle, the fishing line is rewound onto the reel in a vertical position. Casting reels are more common when fishing with heavier lines and larger lures.
Casting reels are the hardest conventional fishing reels to master.
Zebco Roam Spincast Combo
SPINCASTING REELS
Spincasting or spin-cast reels are closed-face reels mounted to the topside of a fishing rod. With each crank of the handle, the fishing line is wound back to the reel in a horizontal position, similar to the spinning reel.
