The 5 Types of Fishing Reels For Beginners

The 5 Types of Fishing Reels For Beginners


There are 5 basic types of fishing reels; spin casting fishing reels ,spinning fishing reels, bait casting fishing reels, fly fishing fishing reels and electric fishing fishing reels. For beginners, understanding the 5 basic models of fishing reels is helpful to find the right one.

Fishing can be a wonderful hobby and a highly satisfying hobby. But, if you do not have the basic skills to match your equipment, you will spend more time fixing your equipment than actually fishing.

First, the spin casting fishing reel. The spin casting fishing reel is the most common type of fishing reel .This sort of fishing reel is less prone to tangles and snares and casts with the push of a button. By pressing and holding the thumb button on the back of the spin casting fishing reel, you essentially push and hold a spindle and peg which locks down the fishing line. By letting go of the button when you cast, the bait or lure lobs out to the water.

Second is the spinning fishing reel. Spinning fishing reels have open faces and you can see the string in the reel. Most professional fishers use a spinning fishing reel to catch their fish on. Because you can control the way the string leaves the reel, you can get very accurate casts when you cast into reeds or other areas fish like to hide.

Third is the bait casting fishing reel. Bait casting fishing reels are some of the most difficult types of fishing reels to learn how to use. You are expected to understand how different weights will affect you cast and the operation of the fishing reel. If you do not have the proper skills necessary to use this type of fishing reel it will be an exercise in frustration.

Fourth, fly fishing fishing reels and electric fishing fishing reels are very advanced and designed for very specific situations. Neither of these fishing reels are suited to beginner fishermen.