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So you are interested in giving baitcasting reels a try?
Perhaps your son is just getting into bass fishing and you want to give him exposure to a baitcaster?
Whichever applies to you it is important from the beginning to choose a good baitcasting reel. After all, if you have a bad experience from the beginning it will only discourage you from continuing.
[Read more…] about Choosing The Best Baitcasting Reel For Beginners (Updated April 2022)There is no doubt about it ice fishing is awesome!
However, all that fun and excitement that ice fishing brings comes to a screeching halt if you don’t have the right equipment.
One such vital piece of equipment is a good ice fishing reel.
A faulty reel not only will cost you some fish, but it will definitely take the joy out of ice fishing.
In this post, we will present some of the best reels for ice fishing. In fact, we will present our top 12 options.
So let’s get to it.
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We have found the best surf spinning reel!
For performance, versatility, durability and easy fishing, most anglers look to a spin reel as the best option for surf fishing.
If for no other reason, the ease at which one can cast long distances is a given with a correctly balanced set up.
The technology in spin reels is now incredible, strength, drag technology and spool capacity provide access to massive fish.
Most importantly, the competition between manufacturers keeps process low and variety abundant.
In fact, that’s probably the toughest thing, how does one choose the best spinning reel for surf fishing?
Here is a list of five possibilities.
Whether they are the best is arguable and genuinely subjective. What we can say however is if you choose one of these listed, you really can’t go wrong. You will be purchasing versatility.
These reels will perform brilliantly in many other applications beyond the surf.
So let’s begin…
[Read more…] about The Best Surf Spinning Reel 2020 – My Top 5 PicksAre you looking for the best surf casting reel?
There’s no doubt that the rise in spin reel technology, coupled with their user-friendly operation, has seen them dominate the surf fishing market.
The surf casting reel is often seen, rightly or wrongly, as a more advanced style of reel, more suited to the experienced angler. This pretty well comes down to one, perhaps two reasons.
Firstly, backlash and, Secondly, and to a lesser extent, the need (on many models) to manually level your line on the spool as you retrieve.
Like the technological investment, manufacturers have been piling into spinning reels, they have also been toiling likewise with the casting reel.
The results have been phenomenal.
The casting reel is now very much user-friendly, has addressed the features of backlash and level wind that would often scare the novice, and enhanced the features that provide casting reels with advantages over the spinning reel.
New breaking systems to mitigate against casting backlash and the resulting bird’s nest, and awesome level wind systems, have addressed those perceived fears.
This allows the angler to focus on the traditional advantages of the casting reel. A casting reel can offer great casting lengths, with outstanding accuracy, which is one of the many reasons they excel in surf fishing.
They also are oftentimes equipped with spools that will take far more line of a heavier class.
The retrieve speeds are awesome and the added control you have with your thumb and palm when applied on the spool is invaluable when playing a fish and casting.
Which casting reel is the best casting reel for surf fishing?
Below we have compiled a list of 5 amazing surf casting reels that will see you well placed to hit the beach and dominate the waves.
It should be noted; level wind systems, while fantastic, will impart friction on the cast, reducing distance.
When the distance is sought, it is best to avoid the level wind. If a significant distance is not required, take advantage of this feature.
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Found! The Best Ultralight Spinning Reel.
While fishing with big spinning reels on the beach can be a blast, fishing with ultralight gear for trout or crappie can be just as fun.
In fact, some have said that some of the best fishing experiences they have had is fishing with ultralight gear. Even a 1 pound bass can feel like a tarpon and definitely get the heart racing.
In this article, we will list and discuss 7 of the top ultralight spinning reels and point out what makes them the go to reels when you’re deciding on your ultralight outfit.
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Are you looking for the best high end baitcasting reel money can buy?
If so, you have come to the right place.
In this post, we are going to look at 3 baitcasters that aren’t your ordinary reels. They come at a much high price than others on the market, but they are quality reels with many great features and are built to last many years to come.
Let’s take a look at some of my favorite high end baitcasters on the market today.
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