Our series of articles on Freshwater Fishing Gear continues as we attempt to remove the fear of buying fishing tackle from the novice angler.
Don't make the same mistake I made, I purchased gear that seemed great but was totally improper for the business at hand. With the horde of reels and rods that are available, not to mention the millions of baits, fishing knives, fishing nets, line thickness and other fishing tackle; how could a first timer not make a few incorrect and pricey purchases?
We began our series on freshwater fishing gear with the reel; including the spincast and spinning reels. Now we will address the Cadillac of the fishing world the Baitcast Reel; also referred to as baitcaster, baitcasting, casting reel, and a conventional reel.
Casting reels accommodate much bigger lines; thus allowing for longer casts than any of the previously reviewed reels in the same size range. Fishermen regularly use line in the 15- to 18-pound-test range.
The function of the baitcast allows for precision casting to get the lure exactly where you want it. They use very strong drag mechanisms to slow bigger, stronger fish and are meant to be used with bigger lures.
The baitcast reel is the favorite reel for catching Striped Bass, Barramundi as well as other large game fish. Because of its casting accuracy it is great for fishing in water where snags can be a problem or for casting below decks and walkways.
Casting reels have a revolving line spool that wraps in the identical way as the line as it works down the fishing rod. They have a center pin and the disks are connected by a series of external pins that displays the line. Some are built from composite materials, but most are still good old stainless steel, often with brass parts.
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.
The occasional weekend angler who will only fish occasionally has many lower priced alternatives available, why pay for what you won't use. The baitcaster excels at casting; do you really want to spend that kind of money if you are just tossing your line into the water so you can sit back and enjoy a cold beverage?
An excellent example of the baitcast reel is the Pflueger President LP Baitcast Reels, priced at under $150 and loaded with the features. It has nine double shielded stainless steel ball bearings and a one-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing, rugged one-piece aluminum frame, aluminum handle side-plate, and six-pin adjustable centrifugal brake system.
We will continue with Fly Fishing Reels when our "Freshwater Fishing Gear Beginners Guide" series continues.
Don't make the same mistake I made, I purchased gear that seemed great but was totally improper for the business at hand. With the horde of reels and rods that are available, not to mention the millions of baits, fishing knives, fishing nets, line thickness and other fishing tackle; how could a first timer not make a few incorrect and pricey purchases?
We began our series on freshwater fishing gear with the reel; including the spincast and spinning reels. Now we will address the Cadillac of the fishing world the Baitcast Reel; also referred to as baitcaster, baitcasting, casting reel, and a conventional reel.
Casting reels accommodate much bigger lines; thus allowing for longer casts than any of the previously reviewed reels in the same size range. Fishermen regularly use line in the 15- to 18-pound-test range.
The function of the baitcast allows for precision casting to get the lure exactly where you want it. They use very strong drag mechanisms to slow bigger, stronger fish and are meant to be used with bigger lures.
The baitcast reel is the favorite reel for catching Striped Bass, Barramundi as well as other large game fish. Because of its casting accuracy it is great for fishing in water where snags can be a problem or for casting below decks and walkways.
Casting reels have a revolving line spool that wraps in the identical way as the line as it works down the fishing rod. They have a center pin and the disks are connected by a series of external pins that displays the line. Some are built from composite materials, but most are still good old stainless steel, often with brass parts.
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.
The occasional weekend angler who will only fish occasionally has many lower priced alternatives available, why pay for what you won't use. The baitcaster excels at casting; do you really want to spend that kind of money if you are just tossing your line into the water so you can sit back and enjoy a cold beverage?
An excellent example of the baitcast reel is the Pflueger President LP Baitcast Reels, priced at under $150 and loaded with the features. It has nine double shielded stainless steel ball bearings and a one-way clutch instant anti-reverse bearing, rugged one-piece aluminum frame, aluminum handle side-plate, and six-pin adjustable centrifugal brake system.
We will continue with Fly Fishing Reels when our "Freshwater Fishing Gear Beginners Guide" series continues.
About the Author:
Author Bill Keller writes about outdoor activities in North Texas from his blog at TowersOverTexas. To shop for Freshwater Baitcast Reels or to read more about Freshwater Fishing Gear just click on a link.
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