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Best Electric Fishing Reel For Deep Drop Fishing 2020 – My Top Picks

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BEST ELECTRIC FISHING REEL REVIEWSAre you looking for the best electric fishing reel?

The electric fishing reel is a newer style in the fishing world and is much welcomed in specific niches.

For those going to depths greater than 500′ and hooking up with modern-day sea creatures, a motorized reel can make hauling up 1 and 3-pound weights or working kites much simpler.

Digital readouts and programming specific depths when trolling is also heaven-sent in these fishing scenarios.

In this article, we will take a look at six of the best electric fishing reels and detail what makes them worth investing in and relying on when on the water. [Read more…] about Best Electric Fishing Reel For Deep Drop Fishing 2020 – My Top Picks

Can You Use A Spinning Reel On A Casting Rod?

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Imagine the following situations.

You head down to one of your favorite fishing tackle shops and you notice they are running a great deal on a brand new spinning reel that you have been eyeing for some time.

Without giving it much thought you throw it in the cart and are excited at the thought of getting home and hitting the lake with your new gear.

However, on the way home, you realize you don’t have a spinning rod to accompany this reel, you only have baitcasting rods. What should you do?

Or perhaps you have found yourself in the following situation.

You have own several baitcasting reels, but only have a few spinning setups. One day you realize you accidentally step on your last spinning rod. However, the conditions on the lake are perfect for doing some finesse fishing.

What should you do now?

No matter which situation you will find yourself in, you will no doubt be asking the question: Can I use a spinning reel on a casting rod? Or vice versa, can a casting reel be put on a spinning rod?

Let’s answer that question and also take a look at some key differences between these two rods.

Can you put a spinning reel on a casting rod

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Ultimate Guide – The Best Spincast Reel 2018

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Are you looking for the best spincast reel?

Probably one of the easiest reels to use and great for beginners is the spincast reel. However, with so many different ones on the market it can be difficult to choose the right one for you.

For that reason we have put together this post to help you identify the best option.

Let’s take a look at a few… [Read more…] about Ultimate Guide – The Best Spincast Reel 2018

How To Cast A Spincast Reel

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How to cast a spincast reel

One of the easiest fishing reels to use is the spincast reel. They are both easy to use and great for beginners because they  have a fixed spool which making it impossible to get a backlash while casting.

There are two different types. The first is called a spincast reel and it sits on top of the fishing pole. The second one is called an underspin reel because it is situated underneath the rod much like a spinning reel.

In this post we will discuss how to cast each one of them. [Read more…] about How To Cast A Spincast Reel